1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #45 Trap for the Riddler

Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 42 | $2.85 – $125.00 | — | 4.8 |
| TAG ? | 0 | — | — | — |
| PSA 1.5 | 1 | $45.00 | — | — |
| CGC 3 | 1 | $24.99 | — | — |
| PSA 4 | 2 | $39.35 – $55.19 | — | — |
| PSA 5 | 3 | $48.54 – $122.00 | — | — |
| CGC 5 | 1 | $49.99 | — | — |
| CGC 5.5 | 1 | $50.00 | — | — |
| PSA 6 | 2 | $65.79 – $75.00 | — | — |
| PSA 7 | 1 | $125.00 | — | — |
| SGC 7.5 | 1 | $125.00 | — | — |
| PSA 8 | 1 | $275.00 | — | — |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears noticeably narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is within acceptable NM-MT range on both axes. Corners appear reasonably sharp with only minor softening visible, particularly on the upper-left and lower-left corners, consistent with light handling wear in the EX-MT to NM range. Edges show the typical rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps Batman and should not be over-penalized. Surface presents well with apparent gloss retention and no visible creases, though subtle print texture/snow is present as expected for the set; the white border shows minor toning. Without corner macro shots or a back view, the range is widened — if corners are crisper than they appear, a 7 is achievable, but light corner rounding and possible hidden surface wear keep the floor at 5.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left / 40-45% right); top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 top/bottom) - reasonably centered, likely within 65/35 or better on both axes, no OC concern. Corners appear to have light wear with possible minor blunting on the lower-right corner, consistent with EX-MT to NM range, but sleeve glare prevents definitive close-up corner assessment. Surface shows good color saturation and apparent gloss retention; no creases, staining, or major print defects are visible. The Ultra Pro sleeve introduces enough glare and distortion along edges that corner sharpness and edge wear cannot be confirmed with confidence, warranting a wide range; seller's 'EM+' self-grade of approximately PSA 6 aligns with what is visible, making 6 the most likely point estimate.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~60-65% left, 35-40% right L/R), and top border appears slightly thinner than bottom (~45/55 T/B) — centering is off but not severely miscut; no adjacent card printing intrudes on any edge. Corners are difficult to assess precisely through the case lip and glare, but no obvious blunting or rounding is visible at this resolution, suggesting at least light wear consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases detected, though the plastic case glare obscures a significant portion of the card face. The seller's 'EM' (Excellent-Mint) self-assessment is plausible but unverifiable from this photo; the wide range reflects genuine uncertainty imposed by the hard case and glare rather than visible damage.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) - centering is quite good, no OC concern. Corners appear mostly sharp with only minor softening visible at the lower-left and possibly upper-right corners, consistent with light handling wear. Surface shows good gloss retention with the vivid red/orange coloring appearing bright and clean; no obvious creases, staining, or print defects visible. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks evident, though the back cannot be assessed from this single front photo - the range reflects uncertainty about back condition, corner sharpness at full resolution, and any hidden surface wear.