1966 Topps Batman Red Bat #36A Cliff Hangers — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders look relatively even (~55/45 T/B), so horizontal centering is the primary concern. All four corners show visible rounding — not sharp — consistent with heavy handling; the lower-right corner in particular appears creased or dinged. Surface shows some gloss loss and the card face carries what appears to be a crease or stress line running through the lower-right quadrant near the bat logo, which is the most grade-limiting defect visible. Edges appear rough but within normal vintage cut expectations for this set; no writing or staining is apparent. The combination of rounded corners, visible surface crease, and centering drag this into the VG (3) range, with a possible floor of 2 if the crease is deeper than it photographs.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears moderately narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable, likely within EX-MT range. Corners appear to have mild rounding on at least the visible lower-left corner; upper corners look relatively sharp but the watermark and image resolution limit precise assessment. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious chipping or rough tears beyond normal vintage cut texture. Surface gloss appears intact with no visible creases, though the COM©C watermark partially obscures center surface — no staining or foxing evident. Back not visible; without corner closeups and back inspection, a range of 5–7 is appropriate, with EX-MT (6) as the most likely grade given apparent mild corner softening and decent overall presentation.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable, no OC concern. The seller caption notes 'corner wear, surface scratches, surface impressions,' which are visible and credible: corners show rounding consistent with VG-EX to EX range, with the upper-left corner appearing slightly more worn. Surface scratches and impressions are noted but difficult to fully assess at this resolution; gloss appears partially intact with some dulling evident. No visible creases are apparent from this angle, which keeps the floor at 3 rather than lower. The combination of corner rounding, surface wear, and surface impressions most plausibly places this in the VG-EX (4) range, with EX (5) possible if surface flaws are shallow, and VG (3) possible if impressions are more pronounced than visible here.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 L/R favoring right), top and bottom borders look closer to 55/45 — centering is off but not catastrophic. The seller caption explicitly notes corner wear, surface scratches, and surface impressions, which are consistent with what is visible: corners show rounding rather than sharp points, suggesting at minimum light-to-moderate wear across all four corners, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface impressions (likely soft creases or indentations) are a meaningful grade suppressor — if any qualify as a true crease the grade floors at VG (3); if they are shallow impressions without paper break, EX (5) remains possible. Gloss appears partially intact. The COMC watermark obscures some surface detail mid-card, limiting certainty on print defects and depth of surface damage; back is not visible.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border marginally wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is respectable for this issue and does not cap the grade. Corners: the two visible corners (bottom-left and bottom-right) show light-to-moderate rounding consistent with EX to VG-EX range; upper corners are obscured by sleeve glare but appear similarly worn. Surface: gloss appears present but noticeably reduced — consistent with typical handling wear for a 58-year-old card; no creases are visible in the image, supporting the seller's 'Ex' claim, though a back-side crease cannot be ruled out. Edges show the typical rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps Batman and are not penalized; minor border toning is visible. The range of 4–6 reflects inability to confirm corner condition on upper portion and surface detail under glare.