1966 Topps Batman Red Bat #18A Death Spins a Web — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~60/40 L/R), top border slightly tighter than bottom (~55/45 T/B) - centering is off but not catastrophic. All four corners show visible rounding consistent with a VG-range card; no corner is sharp. Surface shows significant toning/age oxidation across the card with what appears to be general gloss loss and possible light handling wear throughout; the image area itself shows some fading consistent with age. Edges appear rough but that is expected for the 1966 Topps Batman run. No obvious hard creases are visible from this angle but the overall worn presentation, rounded corners, and surface degradation point firmly to a VG (3) grade, with VG-EX (4) only if surface wear is lighter than it appears and EX (5) essentially ruled out by the corner rounding; Good (2) is the floor if any hidden crease exists on the back.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (roughly 55/45 L/R), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T/B) - centering is passable but not tight. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners observable at this resolution, consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and possible light handling wear; no obvious hard creases are visible, though the scan/holder mounting makes it difficult to rule out a light surface crease entirely. The seller's VG/EX self-description aligns reasonably with what is visible - a PSA 4 VG-EX is the most likely outcome, with EX (5) possible if corners are cleaner than they appear and no hidden crease exists, and VG (3) possible if a crease is present on the back or the corner rounding is more severe than visible here.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T-B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners are the primary concern: all four show visible rounding, most evident at lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG-range card. Surface shows general gloss loss and what appears to be light handling wear; no obvious hard creases are visible from this photo though the card stock looks softened. Edges appear reasonably intact with the rough cut typical of this 1966 Topps issue not penalized; the lower-left corner shadowing in the photo obscures full assessment there, which is why the range is widened downward to a 2.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 left-right skew), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 top-bottom) — a moderate left-right off-center condition that likely caps the grade. Corners: upper-left and lower-left corners appear reasonably sharp but show slight rounding consistent with handling wear; upper-right corner looks slightly soft; lower-right is partially obscured but appears similarly worn. Surface gloss appears retained with no obvious creases visible in this scan, and the print is clean with good color saturation typical of the set. Edges look intact with no major chipping; the rough-cut texture on the right edge is normal for this vintage issue and not penalized. Back is not visible, so any hidden creases or staining cannot be assessed — range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B) - centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (upper-left and lower-right are most visible), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows noticeable scuffing/wear in the upper-left area of the image - there is a distinct whitish abrasion patch on Batman's cape/upper left quadrant that is a meaningful surface defect, likely from storage or shuffling. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks visible. Gloss appears partially diminished due to the surface wear. The seller's 'EX' claim seems slightly generous given the visible surface scuff; VG-EX (4) is the most likely grade, with EX (5) possible if the abrasion is shallower than it photographs and VG (3) possible if the corner wear is more pronounced than visible here.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B) — acceptable but not tight. Corners show visible rounding at all four points, most notably the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with honest handling wear over decades. Surface shows moderate gloss loss across the face with some light tonal aging on the white border; no creases are clearly visible from this scan, though the image resolution limits definitive crease-detection. Edges appear intact with no chipping or tears, and the rough-cut texture typical of 1966 Topps Batman does not penalize this card. Absent a confirmed crease this grades VG-EX (4), but if a light handling crease is present on the back or surface it would fall to VG (3).

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable and not a primary grade driver here. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with VG-range wear. Surface shows noticeable gloss loss across much of the card face, with what appears to be a light crease or handling mark in the upper-left quadrant of the image area — the seller's 'VG' self-disclosure aligns with this observation. Edges appear rough but within normal tolerance for 1966 Topps Batman rough-cut stock. No staining or writing visible; the back cannot be assessed from this photo, which widens the range downward in case of back creases or marks.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears noticeably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B), so centering is acceptable but not tight. The seller's listing title includes 'READ' which often signals disclosed flaws; the note at the bottom confirms corner wear, and close inspection of the scan shows the corners appear softly rounded — consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some print snow/scratch-like marks in the red background area (normal for this set but worth noting), and gloss appears slightly reduced. Edges look reasonably clean for the vintage. The COMC watermark partially obscures surface detail, preventing confident assessment of any creases or deeper surface flaws; range is widened accordingly.

Both front and back are shown side by side; grading the front face. Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable, no severe miscut. Corners: at photo resolution the top-left and bottom-right corners show some rounding/wear consistent with light handling; top-right appears slightly sharper; no corner is crisp enough to suggest above EX-MT. Surface gloss appears moderate with some light wear and possible minor print snow typical of the issue; no visible creases on the front. Edges appear reasonably clean with the rough cut texture normal for 1966 Topps. Back shows toning/yellowing of the stock (age-appropriate) and the puzzle-back portion (Catwoman #2 of 6) is intact. Without macro corner shots the range is widened; a grade of PSA 5 (EX) is the most likely outcome given visible corner softness and moderate gloss loss, with 6 possible if corners are cleaner than they appear.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T-B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. The corners are the primary concern: all four appear rounded to varying degrees, with the lower-left and upper-right corners showing the most wear and rounding consistent with a VG (3) card. Surface gloss is largely lost across the image area, giving a flat, handled appearance typical of played/circulated vintage cards. Edges show some fraying/roughness, though rough cuts are normal for this issue and not heavily penalized; no creases are clearly visible in this single photo but the gloss loss and corner condition strongly suggest a grade in the 2–4 range, with VG (3) as the most likely point grade. Back cannot be assessed, and a crease hidden under the image area cannot be ruled out.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable, no OC concern. Corners: upper-left and upper-right corners appear relatively sharp with only minimal softening visible; lower corners are harder to assess at this resolution but show no obvious rounding. Surface: gloss appears present and intact with no visible creases or staining; some faint print texture consistent with vintage 1966 Topps stock is noted but not penalized. Edges: the cut appears reasonably clean with normal vintage roughness for this issue — no adjacent card printing visible, so no miscut. Back condition, which often reveals creases and paper loss, cannot be assessed from this single front image, widening the range downward.

Both front and back are visible in the seller photo, which is helpful. Centering on the front: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for the grade range. The corners show visible rounding/wear on at least two corners (most notably the lower-left and upper-right), consistent with a VG-EX (4) to EX (5) range. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light handling wear but no obvious hard creases on the front; the back image shows age toning (yellowing) which is expected and not penalized heavily for vintage. Edges appear intact without significant fraying. The back puzzle piece is partially shown; no writing or staining is apparent. Overall, the card grades comfortably in the 3–5 range with a point estimate of 4 (VG-EX), contingent on no hidden creases on the reverse side.