1966 Topps Batman Blue Bat #39B Caught in a Cavern — Raw

This card in every grade
| Holder | Listed | Cheapest | Dearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 6 | $5.43 | $15.29 |
| TAG ? | 3 | $12.00 | $19.99 |
| PSA 7 | — | — | — |
| PSA 8 | — | — | — |
Asking range
Confirmed sales
| Date | Price | Basis | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | $2.95 | HIGH · final bid | 1966 Topps Batman #39b (Blue Bat) Caught in a Cavern |
| 2026-08-15 | $4.01 | HIGH · final bid | 1966 Topps Batman B Series Set-Break # 39B Caught In A Cavern VG-VGEX |
Live listings
| Price | Type | Est. grade (ours) | Est. ROI after grading | Listing (opens eBay) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | $2.01 | Auction · 3 bids | pending | — | 1966 Topps Batman Series B Set-Break # 39B Caught in A Cavern EX-EXMINT on eBay |
![]() | $5.43 | Buy It Now | 4 (3–5) | — | 1966 Topps Batman B Series (Blue Bat Logo) Blue Back Caught in a Cavern #39B sy3 on eBay |
![]() | $9.00 | Buy It Now | 4 (3–5) | — | 1966 Topps Batman Series B Blue Bat #39 Caught in a Cavern VG/EX Very G ID:67995 on eBay |
![]() | $10.30 | Buy It Now | 5 (4–7) | — | BATMAN TRADING CARD 39B 1966 TOPPS BLUE BAT CAUGHT IN A CAVE on eBay |
![]() | $10.51 | Buy It Now | 3 (2–4) | — | SCANLENS 1966 BATMAN BLUE BAT CARD #39B CAUGHT IN A CAVERN on eBay |
![]() | $15.29 | Buy It Now | 6 (5–7) | — | 1966 Topps Batman Blue Bat B Series Caught In A Cavern #39B EXMT-EXMT+ on eBay |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) - centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in frame, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss with some toning/aging visible in the white border areas, and there is light overall wear across the card face. No creases are clearly visible from this photo, though the watermark obscures the center surface; edges appear reasonably clean with the rough cut typical of this vintage Topps issue and not penalized. The combination of rounded corners, gloss reduction, and border toning places this solidly in the VG-EX (4) range, with EX (5) possible if corners are sharper than they appear and no hidden surface issues exist on the back.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not severely miscut; no adjacent card printing visible on edges. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in frame, consistent with VG-EX to VG range. Surface gloss appears partially present but there is noticeable gloss loss/toning on the white border areas. No obvious hard crease is visible in this photo, though the mounting obscures edges and corner detail significantly. The seller's VG/EX self-assessment is plausible; without corner closeups and a back inspection, the range must be widened. Card appears to be a legitimate raw 1966 Topps Batman Blue Bat in mid-grade condition.

Centering estimate from visible borders: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears moderately tighter than bottom (~60/40 T/B) - centering is serviceable but not tight enough for 8+. The poly sleeve and stack angle prevent reliable corner inspection; corners appear to have some rounding but no catastrophic damage is visible, suggesting EX to NM range. Surface shows reasonable gloss retention through the sleeve with no obvious creases or major print defects visible, though print snow common to this set may be present. The wide range (4-7) reflects genuine uncertainty from sleeve obstruction, stacking, and the oblique shooting angle - a corner closeup and back scan would be needed to tighten this estimate significantly.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (approx 70/30 left-to-right), top and bottom borders appear roughly 60/40 top-heavy — centering is off but not catastrophically so. All four corners show visible rounding, consistent with a well-handled vintage card, with the bottom-left corner appearing the most worn. Surface shows moderate gloss loss across the image area, and there is some general soiling or toning particularly toward the edges. No obvious hard creases are visible in this photo though the card stock appears softened from handling; if a crease is present it may be hidden by the scan angle, so the floor is kept at 2.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left / 40-45% right), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering reads approximately 60/40 or better on both axes, which is EX-MT to NM territory. No miscut observed. Corners appear reasonably sharp with only very light wear visible on the lower-right corner; upper corners look slightly better but no true razor points are evident at this resolution, consistent with EX-MT (6) rather than NM (7). Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects beyond expected vintage print texture/snow. The back is not visible, limiting confidence; if the back shows clean gloss and no issues, a 7 is achievable, but from this single front image a PSA 6 (EX-MT) is the most defensible single estimate.
