1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #53 Race Against Death
Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA ? | 1 | $23.99 | — | 5.0 |
| GAI ? | 16 | $3.69 – $26.13 | — | 3.9 |
| PSA 4 | 1 | $200.00 | — | — |
| PSA 4.5 | 1 | $55.55 | — | — |
| PSA 5 | 2 | $59.97 – $82.00 | — | — |
| CGC 5 | 1 | $49.99 | — | — |
| PSA 6 | 2 | $125.00 – $150.00 | — | — |
| PSA 7 | 2 | $89.90 – $120.00 | — | — |
Index grading notes
Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B), suggesting left-to-right centering is the primary concern and could push toward OC territory. Corners show visible light rounding on at least two corners visible in this photo, consistent with a 5-6 range. Surface appears to retain reasonable gloss with no obvious creases visible, though the sleeve slightly obscures fine surface detail. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks apparent; the slightly off-center left/right ratio and corner rounding together point most likely to EX (5), with EX-MT (6) possible if corners are better than they appear and centering measures more favorably on the physical card.
Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears noticeably thinner than bottom (~60/40 or possibly 65/35 T/B) - centering is off but not severely so. Corners show visible rounding under the sleeve, particularly the lower-right corner appears softer than the others, suggesting at minimum EX-level wear. Surface gloss appears moderate with some loss visible, consistent with handling wear. The sleeve glare obscures edge and corner detail significantly, preventing a confident assessment of creases or surface scratches; the wide range reflects this uncertainty. No miscut is evident. Card appears to be raw (unslabbed) despite the PSA mention in the title - the PSA reference may relate to a future submission or misrepresentation.
Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B), so horizontal centering is a concern though not miscut territory. The seller's own note flags 'surface wear, creases, corner wear,' which must be taken seriously — visible surface wear and crease activity is consistent with a PSA 3 VG range. Corners show rounding consistent with moderate handling wear, and gloss loss is apparent across the face. No tears, writing, or staining are visible, and the card appears structurally intact, but the combination of a visible crease (seller-disclosed), corner rounding, and gloss loss puts this squarely in the VG (3) range, with VG-EX (4) possible only if the crease is very light and the photo is flattering the surface condition.
Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approx 60/40 L/R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) - borderline but within EX-MT range horizontally. Corners: top-left appears the sharpest; top-right and bottom-right show light rounding visible at this resolution; bottom-left is harder to assess but appears slightly soft - consistent with EX condition overall. Edges appear clean with no obvious nicks or rough tears beyond normal vintage cut texture for this series. Surface shows reasonable gloss retention with no obvious creases visible, no staining or print snow apparent, though the photo angle slightly limits assessment of surface sheen across the full card. Back is not shown, and corner wear assessment from a single non-closeup image introduces uncertainty, hence the widened range of 4-6.