1966 Topps Batman Blue Bat #29B A Wretched Riddle

Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 4 | $5.00 – $18.00 | $7.50 2026-08-15 | 6.0 |
| TAG ? | 3 | $14.00 – $19.99 | — | 4.3 |
| PSA 3 | 0 | — | — | — |
| PSA 7 | 0 | — | — | — |
| PSA 8 | 0 | — | $191.50 2026-09-28 | — |
Confirmed sales — all grades
| Date | Grade | Price | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | PSA 8 | $191.50 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-15 | Raw | $7.50 | HIGH |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border ~3mm, right border ~5mm (L/R roughly 38/62), top border ~3mm, bottom border ~4mm (T/B roughly 43/57) — off-center right, but within VG-EX to EX territory. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and lower-right are noticeably soft), consistent with a VG-EX to EX grade. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious chips or tears; the rough-cut texture is normal for this set. Surface shows some gloss loss and light wear consistent with age, but no obvious hard creases are visible in this photo — however the back is unseen and could reveal creases. The white border areas show typical toning/aging for a 60-year-old card. Back condition unknown, which limits precision.

Centering estimate: left border ~8mm, right border ~5mm, top border ~6mm, bottom border ~4mm — approximately 62/38 L/R and 60/40 T/B, leaning noticeably right-heavy and bottom-heavy but within EX-EX-MT range. Corners: the upper-left and lower-left corners appear reasonably sharp but show slight softening; upper-right and lower-right are harder to assess but suggest light rounding consistent with honest handling wear. Surface: overall gloss appears present with moderate retention; some light print grain/snow visible (normal for this set) but no obvious creases or staining detected in this photo. Edges appear reasonably clean with the rough cut texture typical of 1966 Topps Batman (not penalized). Back is not visible, which prevents confirming absence of creases or paper loss — range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border noticeably thinner than bottom (approx 60/40 T/B favoring bottom) — centering is acceptable but not tight. Top-left corner shows visible rounding/wear; top-right corner appears similarly rounded; bottom corners are partially obscured by the card stand but the top edge shows some wear and possible handling marks. Surface presents moderate gloss loss consistent with age and handling; the white border areas show some toning typical of 1966 Topps. The seller's 'VG-EX' self-assessment appears credible — corner rounding and surface wear push this below EX (5) territory, but there is no obvious crease visible from the front in this photo; however, without a back photo and corner closeups, a light crease or additional surface wear cannot be ruled out, keeping the floor at 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B), suggesting mild but not severe off-centering, consistent with PSA 6-7 range. Corners are difficult to assess precisely through the holder and sleeve glare but appear to show light wear with no obvious rounding visible at this resolution - consistent with EX-MT range. Surface gloss appears largely intact with no creases or staining visible, though the screw-down holder and sleeve glare obscure roughly 20-30% of the card surface, particularly the upper right. No miscut, trimming, or print defects are evident. Range is widened due to inability to assess corners closely, back condition, or hidden surface defects under the double-layer protection.