1966 Topps Batman Blue Bat #14B Neanderthal Nemesis

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 L/R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) - centering is noticeably off horizontally but not catastrophic. Corners: upper-left and lower-left corners show the most wear with visible rounding; upper-right and lower-right appear slightly better but still show light rounding consistent with handling. Edges appear intact without major chips or tears, and the rough-cut texture typical of 1966 Topps is present on at least the right edge - this is not penalized per vintage norms. Surface gloss appears partially present with some loss visible in the mid-section, and there is light print snow in the yellow background area which is common for this issue; no visible creases from this angle, though the back cannot be assessed. Overall the card presents as a solid EX (5) candidate with the off-centering being the primary grade limiter.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably thinner than right border (roughly 70/30 left-to-right), top and bottom borders appear closer to 55/45 — horizontal centering is a meaningful concern. The plastic case and mild glare prevent confident corner assessment, but at the magnification available, corners appear to show some rounding consistent with light-to-moderate wear rather than sharp points, suggesting EX to VG-EX range. Surface color appears reasonably bright with no obvious creases or staining visible through the case, and print quality looks typical for the 1966 Topps Batman series. The primary grade limiters are the left-right centering skew and the inability to confirm corner sharpness or back condition through the holder; a raw inspection could push this up to a 6 or down to a 4 depending on what the corners and back reveal.

Centering estimate: left border ~3mm, right border ~5mm, top border ~3mm, bottom border ~5mm — roughly 62/38 L/R and 62/38 T/B, which is acceptable for NM range, but overall condition pulls the grade down well below centering. Corners show visible rounding on all four tips, most pronounced on the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss across the face with some light handling wear and minor toning on the white border areas, typical for the vintage but notable here. No creases are clearly visible from this angle though the card appears to have some surface softness near the lower edge; back is not shown so hidden creases cannot be ruled out, warranting a conservative floor of 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 L/R favor right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T/B) — off-center but not miscut, no adjacent card printing visible. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding consistent with handling wear; no sharp points remain, placing this in the VG-EX to EX range at best. Surface: some gloss loss is apparent, and there is light soiling or toning visible particularly on the white border areas; no obvious creases visible from this photo but the back is unseen and cannot be confirmed crease-free. Edges appear slightly rough but that is consistent with normal vintage 1966 Topps production cuts. The overall presentation is a well-loved card — a raw grade of 4 (VG-EX) is the most likely outcome, with EX (5) possible if corners are better than they appear and no reverse issues exist.