1966 Topps Batman Blue Bat #16B Penned by the Penguin

Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 7 | $5.25 – $24.99 | — | 4.0 |
| TAG ? | 2 | $5.71 – $11.99 | — | 3.5 |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55% top) — overall centering is reasonably tight, likely within 65/35 range on both axes. Corners appear to have very light wear with no obvious rounding visible at this resolution, suggesting EX-MT to NM territory. Edges look clean with no major nicks apparent. Surface gloss appears present and relatively intact with no obvious creases or staining visible; print quality looks solid with good color saturation typical of the Blue Bat series. The single overhead photo does not allow close corner inspection or back assessment, so the range is widened accordingly — a cleaner corner shot could push this toward a 7.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 60/40 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B), so centering is off but not severely so, approximately 65/35 worst axis. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in frame (lower-left and upper-right appear soft/rounded), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and what appears to be light toning on the white border areas, particularly along the bottom edge. No creases are clearly visible in this photo but the sleeve glare and angle obscure the surface fully; a crease cannot be ruled out. Edges appear somewhat rough but that is normal for 1966 Topps Batman vintage cuts. The combination of rounded corners and gloss loss suggests a grade in the 3-5 range; absent a confirmed crease the point estimate lands at 4 (VG-EX), but a back-side crease or more pronounced corner rounding could pull this to a 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~60% of right border width), suggesting roughly 60/40 L/R imbalance; top border appears slightly narrower than bottom, roughly 55/45 T/B - centering is off but not severely so for this vintage set. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced on the lower-left and upper-left corners, consistent with moderate handling wear placing this in the VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some light soiling or print spotting on the lower-left quadrant and possible very light crease stress lines are suggested near the lower portion, though a definitive crease cannot be confirmed from this single photo. Gloss appears partially intact with moderate loss consistent with age; edges show the typical rough cut texture normal for 1966 Topps Batman and are not penalized. Back is not visible, limiting full assessment.

Centering estimate: Left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — left-right centering is problematic, likely in the 70/30 or worse range. Corners: At least one visible crease/fold line is detectable on the lower-left area of the card face near the Penguin figure, consistent with a surface crease; corners appear soft and rounded rather than sharp, suggesting VG to VG-EX range. Surface: Some gloss loss is evident; the lower-left quadrant shows what appears to be a crease line running diagonally, which would cap this card firmly in the VG (3) range or possibly GOOD (2) territory. Edges appear intact without major tears, but the plastic holder obscures the corners and edges enough to limit precision — the crease is the grade-determining flaw here, and without a flat full-face photo the range must stay wide.