1966 Topps Batman Red Bat #35A Crime above the Harbor

Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 13 | $3.65 – $32.74 | — | 4.9 |
| TAG ? | 1 | $19.99 | — | 6.0 |
| CGC 5 | 2 | $25.00 – $29.99 | — | — |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border modestly wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — acceptable for a potential EX-MT range. Corners: upper-left and lower-right corners show light wear with very minor rounding visible; upper-right appears the sharpest; no severe blunting observed. Surface: gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible in this photo, consistent with the seller's implied 'hg6' designation; some minor print texture typical of 1966 Topps is present but not penalizing. Edges appear clean without significant chipping or roughness beyond vintage norms. Back cannot be assessed, and corner wear could read differently under direct lighting, so the range spans EX to NM to account for hidden surface or reverse issues.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) - centering is off but not severely so, consistent with EX-MT range or lower. Corners: upper-left and upper-right corners appear reasonably sharp but show slight softening; lower corners are harder to assess due to the card stand obstruction, but no obvious blunting or rounding visible. Edges appear clean with no visible chips or tears; the rough-cut texture typical of 1966 Topps Batman is present and not penalized. Surface shows good gloss retention with no visible creases, staining, or print snow significant enough to note, though the slight angle of the photo limits full surface assessment. The seller's NM/EX claim seems reasonable; this card most likely grades in the EX-MT (6) range, with NM (7) possible if corners are cleaner than they appear and the back is clean.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (roughly 55/45 L/R), top border appears noticeably wider than bottom (roughly 65/35 T/B) - centering is acceptable but not tight, consistent with EX range. Corners: the visible corners show mild-to-moderate rounding, particularly noticeable at the lower-left and lower-right, consistent with EX to VG-EX wear; no razor sharpness evident. Surface/gloss: the artwork area appears to retain reasonable gloss with no obvious creases visible in this photo, though some light print texture/snow is present which is normal for the set. Edges appear intact without major chipping; cannot assess the back for staining or creases, which widens the range - a back crease or staining could push this toward a 4, while a clean back with better-than-apparent corners could support a 5.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left bias), top border appears moderately wider than bottom, suggesting approximately 60/40 L/R and 65/35 T/B — acceptable for NM-MT range but not tight enough to push toward 8+. Corners appear reasonably sharp with no obvious rounding visible at this resolution, consistent with the seller's 'nice corners' claim, though the upper-left and lower-right corners cannot be fully resolved. Surface shows good gloss retention with the vivid yellow and colors reading cleanly; no visible creases confirmed, consistent with seller's disclosure. White borders appear clean without heavy toning or print snow visible at this scan quality; however, back condition, edge wear, and true corner sharpness under close inspection remain unknown, warranting a conservative range of 5-7 with EX-MT (6) as the most likely single grade.