1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #9 Face of the Joker — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top and bottom borders look closer to 55/45 — centering is off but not severely so, consistent with a PSA 7 NM allowance. All four corners appear reasonably sharp in this photo with no obvious rounding visible, though the lower-left and lower-right corners are partially obscured by angle/shadow and cannot be fully evaluated. Surface gloss looks good with no obvious creases, staining, or print snow visible; the teal background prints cleanly. Edges appear clean with the rough-cut texture normal for this 1966 Topps issue. The back is not visible, and corner tips cannot be confirmed sharp enough for NM-MT (8); the left-right centering tilt holds this to a likely PSA 7 range, though a tight 8 is possible if corners prove cleaner under direct inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approx 70/30 L-R), top and bottom borders look reasonably balanced at roughly 60/40 T-B — centering is off but not severely miscut. The upper-left corner shows a visible crease or fold line running diagonally, which is the most significant defect visible and would cap the grade meaningfully; this aligns with typical VG-EX to VG territory. The remaining corners show moderate rounding consistent with handling wear. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some loss, and there is visible toning/aging on the white border areas. The back is not visible, and corner closeups are limited by the photo angle, so the range is widened accordingly; the crease in the upper left is the grade-limiting factor here.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top border wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — off-center but not miscut territory. Corners show visible rounding on all four, consistent with VG range; no sharp points remain. Surface shows some gloss loss and the image reveals light wear consistent with handling; no obvious hard creases are visible in this scan, though the seller's title does not disclose a crease. Border toning/aging is present as expected for vintage 1966 stock. The grade sits in VG (3) to VG-EX (4) range — the rounded corners and gloss loss push it toward 3, but the absence of a confirmed crease and relatively intact surface could support a 4; back condition unknown and could move the grade either direction.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at roughly 55/45 T/B — centering is off horizontally but not catastrophically so for this issue. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and upper-left are the most visible), consistent with VG to VG-EX wear. Surface shows some gloss loss and the card exhibits light toning on the white border areas typical of this set. No obvious creases are visible in this scan, but the seller's title does not disclose a crease — surface wear and corner rounding place this in the VG to VG-EX range; back cannot be assessed from this photo which introduces uncertainty of one full grade in either direction.