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 | 4 | $6.00 – $9.75 | — | 4.3 |
| TAG ? | 2 | $14.99 – $19.99 | — | 5.0 |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border ~6mm, right border ~4mm, top border ~4mm, bottom border ~5mm — yields approximately 60/40 L/R and 55/45 T/B, which is respectable but slightly left-heavy; no miscut detected. Corners: upper-left and lower-left appear to show light rounding visible at normal viewing distance, upper-right looks slightly better but not sharp; no corner is truly crisp. Surface: gloss appears moderate with some light wear/gloss loss consistent with EX range; no creases are visible from this photo but the back is unseen. Edges appear clean with no obvious nicks; print quality is typical for the series with no obvious snow or major print defects visible, supporting a solid EX (5) estimate with EX-MT (6) possible if corners are better than they appear and no back issues exist.

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 (~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.