1966 Topps Batman Blue Bat #18B The Penguin's Prey — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~70/30 L/R), top border wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B), indicating off-center condition that alone would push toward the 4-5 range, but other wear factors drag the grade lower. All four corners show visible rounding and wear - upper right and lower left appear the most fatigued, consistent with a VG-range card. Surface shows significant gloss loss across the face with what appears to be general handling wear and possible light soiling; no obvious hard crease is visible from this angle but the overall surface integrity looks compromised. Back condition is unknown, which widens the range - if the back shows a crease or heavy wear, grade could fall to 2; a cleaner back might support a 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B), so centering is moderate but not severe — within EX-MT range on its own. White borders show light toning/aging consistent with the vintage. Corner inspection reveals the upper-left and lower-left corners appear slightly soft/rounded, while the right corners look marginally sharper but not crisp — consistent with a PSA 5 EX range. Surface gloss appears partially present with some wear/loss visible across the card face, and there is a faint crinkle or light surface disturbance visible in the lower-left area that could be a very light crease or dimple — this is the primary grade-capper pushing the estimate toward 4-5 rather than 6. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chips; rough cut texture is normal for this issue and not penalized.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R acceptable), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B, mild high centering) — no miscut visible. Corners show moderate rounding on at least two visible corners (bottom-left and bottom-right are the most accessible to assess), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows light soiling or toning especially toward lower edges, and there appears to be minor gloss loss across the face, though the image quality limits a definitive call. No visible creases are confirmed from this photo, but the card's overall worn appearance and corner rounding place it solidly in the 3–5 range; absent a confirmed crease, a 4 (VG-EX) is the most likely single grade, with EX (5) possible if corners are less rounded than they appear at this resolution.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B), so horizontal centering is a meaningful concern possibly approaching the 4–5 cap range. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding or blunting — none are sharp, with the lower-left and lower-right appearing the most worn, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface: the card shows moderate gloss loss across the face; no obvious hard creases are visible in this image though subtle surface wear or soft creasing cannot be ruled out given the angle and resolution. Edges appear somewhat rough but that is typical for 1966 Topps Batman rough-cut stock; no staining or writing is visible, but the back is unseen and could affect the final grade — range widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophically miscut. Corners show visible rounding on all four corners visible in the image, consistent with heavy handling. The card surface shows what appears to be a significant diagonal crease running through the lower-left quadrant of the card face, which is consistent with the seller's 'Good' self-disclosure. Gloss appears largely absent with moderate surface wear evident. The card is mounted on a red backing board with what appears to be tape or adhesive at edges, which may have caused or worsened surface damage — back condition is unexaminable. Given the visible crease, rounded corners, and gloss loss, a PSA 2 GOOD is the most likely outcome, with PSA 1 possible if back damage or additional creases are present.

Centering: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonably tight and not a significant grade limiter. Corners: upper-left and lower-left corners appear to have mild rounding/softening visible even at this resolution; upper-right looks slightly sharper; lower-right is partially obscured by the bat logo badge but appears soft — consistent with EX to EX-MT range. Edges appear intact with no obvious nicks visible, and the rough-cut texture typical of 1966 Topps Batman is present and should not be penalized. Surface gloss appears moderate with some print texture/mild print snow visible in the white border areas, which is normal for this issue; no creases are visible in the photo. Back cannot be assessed from this image, and corner condition at close-up magnification may reveal more wear than is apparent here, which is why the range extends down to 5.