1966 Topps Batman Blue Bat #33B Gassed by a Geranium — Raw

This card in every grade
| Holder | Listed | Cheapest | Dearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 11 | $4.20 | $17.99 |
| TAG ? | 4 | $12.00 | $19.99 |
| SGC 7 | — | — | — |
| PSA 7 | — | — | — |
| PSA 8 | — | — | — |
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| Date | Price | Basis | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | $9.08 | HIGH · final bid | 1966 Topps Batman B Series Set-Break # 33B Gassed By A Geranium EX-EXM |
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Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~60-65% left), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55% top) — left/right roughly 65/35, top/bottom roughly 55/45; centering is off but not catastrophic. Corners are the main concern: all four corners show visible rounding, consistent with a VG (3) grade; upper-left and lower-left corners appear the softest. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light handling/wear across the face — no obvious hard creases are visible in this photo but subtle surface stress lines cannot be ruled out at this resolution. Edges appear reasonably intact with the expected rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps; no tears or paper loss evident. The range is widened because the single slightly angled photo prevents definitive assessment of corner sharpness and any possible back-side flaws.

Centering estimate from photo: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear moderately uneven (approximately 65/35 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophic. Corners cannot be assessed with precision due to the angled photo; they appear to show at least light-to-moderate rounding consistent with a VG-EX to EX range, but close-up detail is lacking. Surface shows some gloss loss and what may be light handling wear; no obvious creases are visible, but the photo angle conceals the edges and back entirely. The relatively soft image quality prevents confident corner and edge assessment — range is widened accordingly to reflect genuine uncertainty between a well-handled VG (#3) and a respectable EX (#5).

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (~60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T-B) — not catastrophic but adds to problems. Corners show clear rounding on all visible corners, consistent with heavy handling wear. Surface exhibits significant creasing visible across the upper portion of the card (diagonal crease lines through Batman's cape/upper body area are clearly discernible), which is a grade-limiting defect pushing this into the Good range. Gloss appears largely gone with evident surface wear and likely toning on white border areas. The seller's 'Good+' self-disclosure is consistent with what the photo shows; a PSA 2 is most likely with an outside chance of a 3 if the creases are shallower than they appear under better lighting.

Centering: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 left-to-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40), so horizontal centering is a meaningful concern. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding — upper right is the most worn, lower left also rounded; no corner is sharp, ruling out grades above 5. Surface: some gloss loss is evident across the face, and there is light toning/aging consistent with a 55-year-old card; no obvious creases are visible in this scan but subtle surface wear cannot be excluded. Edges: cuts appear reasonably clean with no miscut detected; no adjacent card printing visible along any edge. Overall condition points to a VG-EX (4) with the rounded corners and centering preventing a clean EX (5), though the absence of visible creases keeps it out of VG (3) territory definitively.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B), so horizontal centering is the primary concern pushing toward EX or lower. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding visible at all four tips, most notably at the upper corners, consistent with an EX (5) card. Surface appears to retain reasonable gloss with no obvious creases detected in the image, and the image/print quality looks typical for the set. The seller's EX/MT claim appears slightly optimistic given the off-centering and visible corner wear; a PSA 5 EX is the most likely grade, with 6 possible if corners are sharper than they appear and centering measures better under calipers, and 4 possible if corner rounding is more pronounced than visible here.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% of horizontal space on left side), suggesting a left-heavy miscut or significant off-center — approximate L/R ratio ~65/35; top border appears slightly wider than bottom, roughly 55/45 T/B. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible from this angle (lower-left and lower-right), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light handling wear; no obvious hard creases are visible in this single image but the overall card surface texture and slight waviness cannot be ruled out. Edges appear reasonably clean for a 1966 Topps issue where rough cuts are normal, but the off-center condition is the primary grade-limiter here — back is unseen and corner detail is limited by image angle, so the range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate from photo (perspective-adjusted): left border appears slightly wider than right, roughly 55/45 L/R; top border noticeably narrower than bottom, approximately 65/35 T/B - centering is not disqualifying on its own. The acrylic holder obscures all four corners significantly, preventing confident corner assessment, but what is visible suggests moderate rounding consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and the white border shows toning/age consistent with a 58-year-old card. No creases are visible from this angle but the holder and glare make it impossible to rule them out. The back is unseen. Range is widened due to corner and surface uncertainty imposed by the holder - a raw inspection or better photo could shift this meaningfully in either direction.

Centering estimate: left border appears roughly 15-20% narrower than right border (approximately 60/40 left-to-right), top border slightly wider than bottom, perhaps 55/45 top-to-bottom — centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners: the lower-left corner shows the most visible rounding/wear; upper corners appear relatively sharp but some softening is evident on the upper-right; no corner is razor-sharp. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks visible from this angle, consistent with normal 1966 Topps rough-cut characteristics. Surface shows some light gloss loss and what appears to be minor print snow in the white cloud/gas area, which is typical for the set; no creases are visible from this single front image, though the back cannot be assessed. Overall the card presents in the EX to EX-MT range pending back inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B) - centering is acceptable for EX range, no miscut detected. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on at least the visible lower-left and upper-left corners; right-side corners are partially obscured by perspective but appear similarly worn. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light print speckling consistent with the set, but no obvious creases are visible from this angle. The blue border appears intact without major chipping or staining; back is not visible, preventing full assessment of any paper issues, which is the primary reason for the widened range.

