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

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonable and consistent with EX-MT range. Corners appear to have very light wear with minimal rounding visible at the upper-left and lower-right; no sharp razor corners but no significant blunting either. Surface gloss appears largely intact with no visible creases, staining, or print defects beyond what is typical for the vintage print run. Edges look clean with the slightly rough cut characteristic of 1966 Topps Batman being normal for the issue; the seller's EX to EX-MT self-assessment aligns well with what the photo shows, though corner closeups and the card back are unavailable to confirm a higher grade.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right, roughly 55/45 L/R; top border appears slightly wider than bottom, approximately 55/45 T/B — centering is solid and would not cap the grade. Corners: all four corners appear reasonably sharp from this distance; no obvious rounding or fraying is visible, though the upper-left and lower-right corners are partially in shadow and cannot be fully confirmed — light wear may be present. Edges appear clean with no significant nicks or rough tears beyond what is normal for the 1966 Topps rough-cut production. Surface gloss appears strong and present, consistent with the seller's 'high grade glossy' claim; no visible creases, staining, or print defects are noted, though print snow — common to this issue — cannot be fully ruled out at this resolution. Back condition is not visible and could affect the final grade; range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 left-to-right), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 55/45 top-to-bottom — centering is off but not catastrophic. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most notably the upper-left and lower-left corners, consistent with handling wear; no corners appear sharp. Surface shows general gloss loss and some toning/aging across the white border areas, with the upper-left corner area showing a whitish scuff or wear mark that warrants attention. No obvious hard creases are visible in this image, but the back cannot be assessed. Overall condition suggests a VG to VG-EX range (3-5), with the corner rounding and gloss loss being the primary grade suppressors; a PSA 4 VG-EX seems the most likely outcome pending back inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly tighter than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B) — centering is passable but not tight, no miscut visible. A significant glare hotspot obscures the left-center surface, making surface condition (scratches, print wear, gloss level) difficult to fully assess. Corners show visible rounding at all four tips, consistent with moderate handling wear — this alone suggests a VG to VG-EX range (3-4). Edges appear reasonably intact without major nicks. No creases are definitively visible from this angle, but the glare obstruction cannot rule one out; if crease-free, the card could push toward EX (5-6), but corner rounding is the primary grade limiter here. Collector note: the seller title claims 'centered' which appears roughly accurate, but the photo quality prevents confident surface and corner assessment — back not visible.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is quite good and well within NM-MT tolerance. White borders appear intact with no obvious toning or staining visible. Corners appear reasonably sharp from this distance; no obvious blunting or rounding is detectable, though sleeve glare on the upper-right corner prevents a definitive close read. Surface gloss appears present and strong with no visible creases or major print defects; some minor print texture typical of the 1966 Topps Batman issue is expected and not penalized. The range of 6–8 reflects the inability to fully assess corner tips and edges under the sleeve; a confirmed sharp four-corner example would push toward 8, while any hidden corner wear or surface issue would settle it at 6–7.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly tighter than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B) — within acceptable range for NM-EX territory. White borders show mild toning consistent with vintage 1966 Topps stock, not penalized. Corners appear reasonably sharp with no obvious heavy rounding visible at this resolution, but slight wear on at least one or two corners cannot be ruled out, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears moderate with no visible creases or major print defects; some print texture/snow is noted but normal for this issue. The back is not visible, and corner closeups are absent, which widens the range — a closer inspection could push this as high as 7 (NM) if corners are cleaner than they appear, or as low as 5 (EX) if light rounding or edge wear is present.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 70/30 left-to-right), and top border is slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 top-to-bottom) — both axes show meaningful off-center shift. All four corners show visible rounding/softening, consistent with significant handling wear; no corner is sharp enough for EX-MT or better. The surface shows some gloss loss and there is a faint diagonal crease or stress line visible in the upper-right quadrant of the card, which if confirmed as a crease would push toward VG (3) territory. Edges appear reasonably intact with no tears or paper loss visible, and no staining is apparent — back is not visible so hidden flaws cannot be ruled out. The crease concern and corner rounding together place this most likely in the VG-EX (4) range, with VG (3) possible if the surface stress line is a true crease.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonably tight and not a significant grade-penalizing factor. Corners appear to have very light wear on at least two corners (upper right and lower right show subtle softening), consistent with EX-MT to NM range; no sharp razor corners visible but no obvious rounding either. Surface appears to retain good gloss with no visible creases or staining; the teal/blue background printing looks clean with no obvious print snow or major defects noted. Back is not visible so hidden creases, paper loss, or staining cannot be ruled out — this uncertainty drives the range wider than the front alone would suggest.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is quite good and not a grade-limiting factor. Corners: all four appear reasonably sharp from this distance; upper-left and lower-right show the faintest hint of softening but no obvious rounding — consistent with NM range. Edges appear clean with no visible nicks or rough tears beyond normal 1966 Topps production cut texture. Surface gloss looks solid with good color saturation and no visible creases, staining, or print snow from this photo; however, no corner macro shots or back scan are available to confirm, so a hidden flaw (light crease, surface scuff) could drop the grade to EX-MT (6) territory. The seller's 'EX-MT' claim may be conservative; NM (7) to NM-MT (8) appears most consistent with what is visible, with 7 as the point estimate pending closer corner inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top and bottom borders look close to even (~50/50 T/B) — centering is acceptable for NM-MT range. Corners appear reasonably sharp from this distance but the photo does not provide tight corner closeups; at least one or two corners show very slight softening suggestive of a 7 rather than 8. Surface gloss appears strong and consistent with the seller's 'sharp and glossy' claim, with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects visible. Edges look clean with no major chips or tears; rough-cut texture is normal for this vintage Topps issue and is not penalized. Without back inspection or corner macro shots, the range cannot be tightened further — a strong NM (7) is the most likely grade, with NM-MT (8) possible if corners hold up under scrutiny.