1966 Topps Batman Blue Bat #42B Inhospitable Hatter! — Raw

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| Price | Type | Est. grade (ours) | Est. ROI after grading | Listing (opens eBay) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | $0.79 | Auction | pending | — | 1966 Topps Batman B Series Set-Break # 42B Inhospitable Hatter! EX-EXMINT |
![]() | $3.26 | Buy It Now | pending | — | 1966 Batman Blue Bat Trading Card #42B Inhospitable Hatter Vg Ex |
![]() | $8.99 | Buy It Now | 4 (3–5) | — | 1966 Topps Batman (Blue Bat) #42B Inhospitable Hatter |
![]() | $15.00 | Buy It Now | 3 (2–4) | — | 1966 TOPPS BATMAN BLUE BAT BACK #42B INHOSPITABLE HATTER GOOD E020057 |
![]() | $20.00 | Buy It Now | 4 (3–5) | — | 1966 TOPPS BATMAN BLUE BAT BACK #42B INHOSPITABLE HATTER VG E020058 |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~60-65% right-heavy), top border slightly narrower than bottom, roughly 70/30 left-right - meaningful but not catastrophic off-center. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible (top-left and bottom-left appear soft), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and what appears to be light soiling or toning on the white border areas, particularly in lower corners; no obvious hard creases are detectable from this scan but the image resolution and plastic holder make it difficult to rule out light surface creases entirely. Edges appear reasonably intact with no major chips or tears visible, consistent with normal vintage handling wear; the plastic holder obscures corner sharpness detail which widens the range — a closer examination of corners and back could push this toward a 5 EX or drop it to a 3 VG if hidden creases or heavier wear are present.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear more even (~55/45 T/B), so horizontal centering is a significant concern. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in the scan, consistent with a VG or lower grade. Most critically, a diagonal crease or fold line is visible running across the lower portion of the card face, which is a strong grade-depressor pushing this toward the 2-3 range; the seller's title references 'Good' which aligns with this observation. Surface shows gloss loss and some general wear throughout. The plastic sleeve and scan angle obscure fine detail on corners and edges, widening the range slightly, but the visible crease and corner wear make a grade above 4 unlikely.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T-B) - left-to-right centering is a concern but not catastrophic. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in frame (lower left and lower right show softening), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious tears or major chipping, though the rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps Batman is present. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light handling wear; no obvious hard creases are visible from this photo, which aligns with the seller's VG-EX description rather than a crease disclosure. The protective sleeve obscures fine surface detail and corner sharpness at 100% inspection, warranting a widened range; absent a crease, a PSA 4 VG-EX is the most likely outcome.

