1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #48 Monstrous Illusion

Centering estimate: left border ~15%, right border ~20%, top border ~12%, bottom border ~18% — slightly left-heavy and top-heavy, roughly 55/45 L/R and 60/40 T/B, acceptable for the grade range. Corner wear is the primary concern: all four corners show visible rounding under inspection, with the bottom-left appearing the softest, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks visible, though the rough cut typical of Canadian O-Pee-Chee stock is present and not penalized. Surface shows light gloss loss and some toning on the white border; no creases are visible in the image, though the back cannot be assessed. The card lands most comfortably at PSA 4 VG-EX, with EX (5) possible if corner rounding is less severe than it appears at this resolution.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than the right (roughly 70/30 left-to-right), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 55/45; overall centering is off but not catastrophic. Corners show visible rounding, particularly at the top-left and bottom-left, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact but there is noticeable gloss loss across the face suggesting moderate wear. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious major nicks visible in this image, though rough cuts are normal for the 1966 Topps Batman issue. The seller's self-disclosed grade of EX/MT seems optimistic given the corner rounding visible; a PSA 4 (VG-EX) feels most likely, with the possibility of a 5 (EX) if corners are better than they appear at this resolution, or a 3 (VG) if there is any hidden surface crease.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 L-R favoring right), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 60/40 — this is a meaningful left-right centering issue that pressures the grade. Corners: at this resolution the corners show some rounding on at least two visible corners (upper-left and lower-left appear to have slight wear), consistent with EX range but not sharp enough for EX-MT or better. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible, and the image registers cleanly — print quality looks solid with good color saturation typical of this set. Edges appear clean without significant chipping or fraying, though the rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps is visible; overall the card presents as an honest EX example, with off-centering and corner rounding the primary grade limiters — back not visible so hidden flaws remain possible.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders look relatively even (~55/45 T/B), so horizontal centering is a meaningful concern. The seller's self-disclosed grade of EX (PSA 5) seems optimistic; the card presents with visible corner wear — at least two corners (top-left and bottom-left visible) show rounding consistent with VG to VG-EX territory. Surface gloss appears partially intact but with some dullness suggesting light gloss loss. No obvious crease is detectable from this front-only photo, though the seller's '(2)' notation in the title may signal a grade reference of 2 or a second card — if a crease is present on reverse, the grade floors at 2-3. Given corner rounding, centering issues, and possible surface wear, a PSA 3 (VG) is the most likely outcome, with the range spanning 2-4 depending on back condition and crease presence.