1966 Topps Batman Red Bat #41A Duel of Death — Raw

Centering estimate: left border ~10%, right border ~15%, top border ~12%, bottom border ~8% — card reads approximately 60/40 L/R and 60/40 T/B, modest but within EX-MT range on its own. Corners: upper-left shows the most visible wear with slight rounding; upper-right and lower-left appear reasonably sharp; lower-right is partially obscured by the bat logo graphic but looks acceptable — overall corners suggest EX to EX-MT range. Surface: color print appears reasonably vibrant with no obvious creasing visible, though some minor print grain/snow is typical for this issue and noted here; gloss appears moderately intact but not full. Edges appear clean without major chipping; the rough-cut texture common to this vintage issue is present and not penalized, but the overall wear pattern on corners keeps this out of NM territory, placing the estimate solidly in the EX to EX-MT (5–6) range with a point grade of 5.

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 quite good overall, not a concern. Corners appear reasonably sharp with minimal rounding visible; the upper-left and lower-right corners look the cleanest, upper-right appears slightly softer but no dramatic rounding. Surface gloss looks intact with no obvious creases or staining visible, though the COMC watermark partially obscures the center of the image making a definitive surface read difficult. Edges appear clean with no major chipping; given the 1966 Topps Batman rough-cut norm, edge texture is not penalized. Overall the card presents solidly in the EX-MT to NM range pending a back and corner close-up examination.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 60/40 L-R shift favoring right), top and bottom borders look relatively balanced near 55/45 — centering is acceptable for EX-MT range. Corners appear to have slight wear with minor rounding visible on at least two corners, particularly the lower-left, consistent with EX to EX-MT range. Edges look reasonably clean with no major chipping or fraying visible at this resolution; rough-cut texture is normal for this issue. Surface gloss appears intact with no visible creases; the COMC watermark partially obscures the center of the card face, limiting assessment of print quality and any surface issues — back is not shown, preventing full evaluation.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left vs 30-35% right), and top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — left-to-right misregistry is the primary centering concern, consistent with a 4 or lower. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding under the angle of the photo; no corners appear sharp enough for NM territory, with the lower-left and upper-right appearing the most worn. Surface: some gloss loss is evident across the face with mild toning on the cream/white border areas, consistent with age; no obvious creases detected but the photo angle and resolution make a definitive crease-free determination impossible. Edges appear intact without major chipping but show the typical rough-cut texture normal for this vintage Topps issue — not penalized. Overall this raw card reads as a VG-EX (4) candidate, with EX (5) possible if corners are slightly better than they appear and no hidden creases exist on back.

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 for EX-MT range. Corners: all four corners appear reasonably intact from this distance; no obvious rounding or blunting is visible but the image resolution limits close inspection of individual corners. Surface: gloss appears present with reasonable sheen; no obvious creases, staining, or print defects beyond what is typical for the 1966 Topps Batman issue (light print texture normal for the set). Edges appear clean with no visible major chipping. Cannot assess the back, and corner sharpness cannot be confirmed at full resolution, so the range is widened accordingly — a strong example could push to 7 NM, while any hidden corner wear or back issues could pull it to 5 EX.

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 respectable and unlikely to be a grade-killer. Corners appear mostly sharp to lightly touched; the lower-left corner shows the most wear and looks slightly soft but not fully rounded, consistent with EX-MT range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible at this resolution; the rough-cut texture typical of 1966 Topps Batman is present and should not be penalized. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects visible; some minor print snow typical of the issue may be present but is not distinguishable at this scan level. Back is not visible, and corner closeups are absent, so the range is widened accordingly — a closer inspection of corners and back could push this toward a 7 or drop it to a 5.

Centering estimate: left border appears roughly 15-18% wider than right border, top border slightly wider than bottom — approximating 60/40 L/R and 55/45 T/B, which is acceptable for EX-MT range. Corners appear to have light wear with some minor rounding visible at the lower-left and upper-right corners, consistent with EX to EX-MT. Surface gloss appears largely intact with no obvious creases visible in this image. Edges look clean without major chipping; some typical vintage roughness is present but within normal tolerance for this set. Back is not visible, limiting confidence — a crease or stain on the reverse could drop the grade to 4-5, while sharp corners under magnification could push toward 7.

Centering: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L/R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — modest but not severe off-centering, consistent with EX-MT or EX range. Corners: upper-left corner shows the most visible wear with apparent softening/slight rounding; upper-right and lower corners appear reasonably sharp but not crisp enough for NM territory. Edges appear slightly rough but this is normal for 1966 Topps vintage cuts and should not be penalized heavily. Surface gloss appears moderate with some light print texture visible; no obvious creases are detectable from this photo, though the back cannot be assessed. The COM:C watermark overlaid on the image slightly obscures the lower-center portion, limiting full surface assessment, but overall condition reads solidly in the EX (5) range with upside to EX-MT (6) if corners prove sharper in hand.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 left-right favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 top-bottom) - within EX-MT range horizontally but marginal. Corners show what appears to be light rounding on at least two visible corners (lower-left most evident), consistent with EX grade rather than EX-MT. Edges appear reasonably clean with no gross chipping visible, consistent with normal vintage rough-cut texture for this issue. Surface gloss appears moderate with some wear; the COM*C watermark obscures the center and prevents full assessment of surface print defects or creases - no crease is visible in the unobstructed areas, but cannot be fully ruled out. Condition range set at 4-6 reflecting corner wear observed and inability to fully assess surface beneath the watermark.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top and bottom borders appear more even at approximately 55/45 T-B, so horizontal centering is the primary concern. Corners appear rounded at all four points with the upper-left and lower-right showing the most visible wear, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and what appears to be light toning on the white border areas; no obvious crease is visible but the photo resolution and soft focus make a definitive surface call impossible. Edges appear acceptable for the vintage with no catastrophic fraying, but the rough cut typical of 1966 Topps Batman should not be penalized; the overall wear profile most comfortably fits VG-EX (4) with EX (5) possible if corners are cleaner than the photo suggests.

Centering estimate: left border appears approximately 10-12% wider than right border (roughly 60/40 L/R), top border appears slightly narrower than bottom (roughly 55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for the mid-grade range. Corners: at this resolution all four corners show some degree of rounding or soft wear; no razor-sharp points are visible, consistent with a 5 EX range — upper corners appear marginally better than lower. Edges appear reasonably clean with no gross fraying, though the rough cut typical of 1966 Topps Batman is noted and not penalized. Surface shows decent residual gloss but the COMC watermark obscures central surface evaluation; no obvious creases are detectable, though minor surface wear cannot be ruled out. The card photographs as a solid EX (5) candidate, with the range widened to 4-6 to account for corner and surface details hidden by photo resolution and watermark obstruction.