1966 Topps Batman Blue Bat #38B Beware the Batarang

Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 5 | $2.98 – $9.95 | $3.25 2026-09-08 | 4.8 |
| TAG ? | 1 | $14.99 | — | 5.0 |
| PSA 8 | 0 | — | $199.00 2026-09-28 | — |
Confirmed sales — all grades
| Date | Grade | Price | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | PSA 8 | $199.00 | HIGH |
| 2026-09-08 | Raw | $3.25 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-21 | Raw | $5.50 | HIGH |
| 2026-08-15 | Raw | $8.50 | HIGH |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border ~8mm, right border ~5mm, top border ~6mm, bottom border ~4mm, yielding approximately 62/38 L/R and 60/40 T/B — moderate off-center but not severe. Corners: the lower-left and lower-right corners show visible rounding/softness at this resolution; upper corners appear slightly better but not sharp. Surface: gloss appears mostly intact with some light wear; no creases are visible from this single front photo, consistent with the seller's title which does not self-disclose any crease. Edges appear reasonably clean for a vintage 1966 Topps card where rough cuts are expected; no miscut detected. Back is not visible, which widens the range — any hidden crease, staining, or write-on would push toward the lower bound.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~60/40 L/R), top and bottom borders look reasonably balanced (~55/45 T/B) — acceptable for vintage but not tight. Corners: upper-left and lower-left corners show what appears to be light rounding/wear; upper-right looks the sharpest; lower-right is partially obscured by the bat logo graphic making assessment difficult. Surface: overall gloss appears decent with no obvious creases visible, and color saturation is strong; some light toning on the white border is consistent with the card's age and does not penalize heavily for this issue. Edges appear clean with no major nicks visible, though the rough-cut characteristic of 1966 Topps Batman stock is present and not penalized; back cannot be assessed from this photo, so a ceiling of 7 is appropriate with downside risk to 5 if corner wear is more pronounced on inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left vs 40-45% right), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for EX range, no severe off-center. Corners appear lightly rounded on at least the visible lower-left and upper-right corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX wear rather than sharp NM corners. Surface shows reasonable gloss retention with no obvious creases visible in this image, though the sleeve glare obscures fine surface detail. Edges appear clean with no major notching; vintage rough-cut texture is expected and not penalized — range of 4–6 reflects uncertainty about corner sharpness and any hidden surface or back issues not visible through the sleeve.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~60/40 L-R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not severely OC; no miscut visible. Corners show moderate rounding consistent with a VG-EX to EX range — upper corners appear softer than lower. Surface shows some light gloss loss and possible minor toning on the white border areas, consistent with age; no obvious heavy creases are visible but image resolution and the mounting board make it difficult to rule out a light surface crease definitively. The seller's VG/EX self-assessment aligns with the visual evidence; grade likely sits in the PSA 4 range, with PSA 3 possible if a crease is confirmed on inspection and PSA 5 possible if the surface is cleaner than it appears under better lighting.