1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #5 Roof Top Vigil — Raw

Centering: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly tighter than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable and not severely off-center. Corners: all four corners show some rounding/softening visible even at this resolution, particularly the lower-left and upper-left, suggesting wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges: appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible, consistent with vintage rough-cut stock which should not be penalized heavily. Surface: gloss appears present but reduced; there is no visible crease from this front photo, and the print quality looks typical for the issue with minor color variation; some light surface wear or handling marks cannot be ruled out but are not clearly evident. Back is unavailable, and corner wear assessment is limited without macro shots — range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border is noticeably wider than right (approximately 70/30 left-right), top and bottom borders appear closer to 55/45 — the left-right lean is the primary centering concern. Corners: the visible lower-left and lower-right corners show mild rounding consistent with light handling wear; upper corners are partially obscured by angle but appear similar. Surface gloss appears mostly intact with no obvious creases visible from this image, though fine surface wear cannot be ruled out in a single flat photo. Edges look reasonably clean for a vintage 1966 Topps issue; the rough-cut texture typical of the set is present and is not penalized. Overall the card presents as an EX (5) candidate, but off-centering and any hidden back-side flaws could push it to VG-EX (4); cleaner corners or better centering would support EX-MT (6).

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable and not a significant grade driver here. Corners show some rounding/softening visible at all four corners, most notably the lower-left and upper-left, consistent with light to moderate wear; no razor-sharp corners evident. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious chips or tears, consistent with normal vintage rough-cut texture for this issue. Surface gloss appears partially present but shows some wear/dulling; no visible creases or staining from this angle, though a crease could be hidden in the artwork. Back condition is unobservable, and corner wear is hard to assess precisely at this resolution, so the range is widened accordingly — a crease on reverse or sharper corner examination could push this toward a 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders look reasonably close (~55/45 T/B) — horizontal off-centering is a meaningful issue. Corners show visible rounding on at least the upper-left and lower-left, consistent with light-to-moderate wear; right-side corners are partially obscured by the artwork bleed but appear similar. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be a light handling crease or surface wear in the lower-left quadrant; print quality is typical for the set with minor snow. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks visible, though the cut texture is consistent with normal 1966 Topps rough cuts. The combination of off-centering, corner rounding, and apparent surface wear points to a VG-EX (4) as the most likely grade, with EX (5) possible if the surface wear is shallower than it appears and VG (3) possible if the apparent crease is confirmed.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (roughly 55/45 L/R), top border visibly thinner than bottom (approximately 65/35 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so. The seller's title includes 'READ' which is a common eBay flag for disclosed flaws; no crease or miscut keyword is stated, but caution is warranted. Corners: at this resolution the top-right and bottom-right corners show slight rounding/wear consistent with EX-range handling; top-left appears softer as well. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact under the COMC watermark, with no obvious creasing or staining visible on the front. Edge texture appears consistent with a normal vintage rough cut for this issue — no miscut detected. Overall condition presents as EX (5) most likely, with EX-MT (6) possible if corners hold up on back inspection and VG-EX (4) possible if the back reveals light surface wear not visible here.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears narrower than bottom (~45/55 T/B) — centering is passable but not tight. The card shows at least one clearly visible diagonal crease running across the upper-right quadrant of the image (a significant surface break), which alone pushes this into VG or below territory. Corners appear moderately to heavily rounded with no sharp points surviving; all four corners show wear consistent with handling. Surface gloss appears largely absent with some mottling, and the crease is the dominant grade-killer here. No staining or writing apparent, no paper loss visible, but the combination of rounded corners, visible crease, and gloss loss firmly places this in the PSA 2–3 (Good to VG) range with a point estimate of 3 (VG) contingent on the crease being a single light fold rather than a hard press — the photo angle makes precise crease depth assessment difficult.

Centering: left border appears slightly narrower than right (roughly 55/45 L/R), top border appears somewhat wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners: the visible corners show mild to moderate wear with some blunting evident, consistent with EX to EX-MT range; no sharp razor corners are apparent but no severe rounding either. Edges appear reasonably clean with the rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps Batman and not penalized. Surface shows good color saturation and apparent gloss retention with no visible creases, though minor print snow or toning common to this issue cannot be fully ruled out at this resolution. Back is not visible so any hidden creases, staining, or writing could push the grade lower; range widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 left-to-right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (roughly 60/40 top-to-bottom) — centering is off but not severely so. Corners appear to show light wear with minor rounding visible especially at top-left and bottom-left; no corner is sharp enough to suggest NM-MT or better. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible, though the COMC watermark partially obscures the center field making a definitive surface assessment difficult. Edges look clean with no major chipping; this appears to be a solid mid-grade EX to NM range card, but the obscuring watermark and lack of corner close-ups limit confidence — a full back view and corner macro shots would be needed to refine the estimate.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 L-R), top and bottom borders look relatively even at roughly 55/45 T-B — left-right skew is the primary centering concern. Corners: the two visible corners (bottom-left and bottom-right) show mild rounding consistent with EX to VG-EX range; upper corners are partially obscured by the holder edge but appear similarly worn. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks or tears visible at this resolution. Surface shows good color saturation with what appears to be moderate remaining gloss; no creases are visible from this angle, though the image does not allow a definitive crease ruling. The left-right centering deficit combined with corner rounding points most confidently to a PSA 5 (EX), with the range extending down to 4 if corner rounding is more pronounced than it appears, or up to 6 if the left-right centering reads better in hand.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~60-65% right-heavy), top border slightly tighter than bottom — approximate L/R ratio 65/35 and T/B ratio 60/40, placing centering in the EX-VG-EX range at best. All four corners show visible rounding and softening, most evident at the lower-left and upper-left, consistent with a VG-EX or lower grade. Surface shows scattered print wear, minor scuffing, and what appears to be light handling marks or soiling particularly in the lower portion of the card; no obvious hard crease is visible from this angle but the image quality and perspective make a definitive crease determination impossible. Edges appear rough but that is normal for this 1966 Topps issue; gloss appears moderately diminished. The back is not visible and a crease or additional surface defect there could push the grade to VG (3).

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~65/35 L-R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T-B), so centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding at all four tips — most evident at top-left and bottom-left — consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light handling wear; no obvious hard creases are visible in this photo though the image resolution prevents ruling out a soft surface crease. Edges appear reasonably clean with typical rough-cut texture normal for this vintage Topps issue. The scan suggests a well-loved but not abused card; back cannot be assessed, and corner closeups are unavailable, so the range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border ~3mm, right border ~5mm, top border ~2mm, bottom border ~5mm — roughly 65/35 L/R and 70/30 T/B, which is passable on its own but secondary to the surface defects. Multiple visible creases are apparent across the card face — a diagonal crease running through the upper-left quadrant and at least one additional stress line near the lower-left corner area are clearly evident under the image. Corners show rounding consistent with a VG to VG-EX range; no corner is sharp. Surface gloss is significantly diminished with evident wear lines and the creasing is the dominant grade-killer here, firmly placing this in the VG (3) neighborhood with a floor of GOOD (2) if the back shows additional damage. A PSA 3 or low 4 is the most realistic outcome for a raw submission; the creases alone prevent anything above a 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left bias), top border slightly wider than bottom — approximately 60/40 L/R and 58/42 T/B, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Corners: upper-left corner shows a faint crease or wear line visible even at this distance, which is the most concerning defect; the other three corners appear reasonably sharp but some rounding is likely under magnification given vintage handling. Surface gloss looks decent with no obvious heavy scratches or staining visible; a faint diagonal mark near the upper-left white border area is noted and could be a surface crease or print artifact — if a true crease, this caps the grade at 4-5. Edges appear clean with no major chipping. The single-side photo prevents assessment of the back and limits corner closeup analysis, widening the range; seller's EX-NM claim aligns with the visible condition but the upper-left corner/border area bears watching.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border modestly wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a PSA 6-7 range. Corners: through the sleeve the top-left and bottom-left corners appear to have very mild rounding; top-right and bottom-right look sharper but sleeve glare partially obscures them — no corner is visibly blunted enough to drop below EX range. Edges appear clean with no obvious nicks visible. Surface gloss looks reasonably intact with no obvious creases, staining, or print breaks visible from this angle, though the sleeve sheen makes definitive surface assessment difficult. Rough cut edges on the left side are within normal vintage tolerance for this set and are not penalized. The card presents solidly in the EX to NM range; sleeve glare prevents confirming a 7 ceiling with confidence.