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

Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 12 | $2.00 – $11.00 | — | 4.1 |
| TAG ? | 1 | $17.99 | — | 6.0 |
| PSA 8 | 1 | $124.50 | — | — |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (approx 60/40 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) - centering is acceptable for a 6-7 range. Corners appear to show light rounding/wear on at least the visible lower corners, consistent with EX to EX-MT range; upper corners are harder to assess due to artwork blending into border. Surface gloss appears moderate with some light wear/gloss loss visible, no obvious creases detected from this view. No miscut indicators seen; edges appear reasonably clean with typical vintage rough-cut texture normal for this issue. The seller's EX/MT claim is plausible but upper corners and back are unseen, preventing confirmation of NM territory; range widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) - centering is reasonably good and within NM range. Corners: all four corners appear intact with only very light to moderate wear; no sharp points visible under this resolution but no obvious rounding either - consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Edges appear clean with the slightly rough cut texture normal for 1966 Topps Batman and not penalized here. Surface shows good gloss retention with no obvious creases visible; some minor print grain is present which is typical for the set. Back is not visible so hidden creases or staining cannot be ruled out, widening the range downward; the overall presentation suggests a solid EX-MT (6) with upside to NM (7) if corners and back are clean.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 55/45 T/B - left-to-right centering is the primary concern and may push toward OC territory. Corners appear to show light-to-moderate rounding on at least two visible corners (lower left and upper left), consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases detected, though the watermark obscures some central surface detail. Edges look clean with no major chips or tears; vintage rough-cut texture is present but normal for this issue - overall the card presents as a solid EX (5) candidate with the off-centering and corner wear being the main grade limiters.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approx 70/30 L-R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approx 60/40 T-B), so centering is off but not catastrophically so. Seller note says 'READ' which often signals disclosed flaws - corner wear is noted in the image caption. Corners show visible rounding at least on the lower-left and upper-left corners as best visible; upper-right appears slightly better. Surface shows moderate gloss loss consistent with handling; no obvious creases detected in the artwork area though the watermark partially obscures center. Edges appear reasonably intact with no gross tears; rough cut texture is normal for this issue. The disclosed 'corner wear' aligns with what is visible, placing this in the VG-EX to EX range, with the lower bound accounting for possible additional back-side issues or worse corner rounding not fully resolved in this single photo.