1966 Topps Batman Red Bat #42A Counterfeit Caped Crusader — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border visibly narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a high-grade estimate but not tight enough for 8+. Corners appear reasonably sharp from this distance with no obvious rounding visible on the two near corners, though the far corners are partially obscured by angle; no definitive corner wear can be confirmed. Surface gloss appears present and relatively strong with no obvious creasing or staining visible. Edges look clean with no fraying evident, though the rough-cut characteristic of 1966 Topps Batman is noted and not penalized; back condition, true corner sharpness, and any print defects cannot be fully assessed from this single front photo, warranting a widened range.

Centering estimate: left border ~8mm, right border ~5mm, top border ~5mm, bottom border ~7mm — left/right roughly 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom roughly 40/60 favoring bottom; centering is off but not severely so, consistent with EX range. Corners show visible rounding and some softening at all four tips, most noticeable at the upper-left and lower-right, pointing toward EX to VG-EX territory. Edges appear slightly rough but within normal vintage cut tolerance for this issue. Surface gloss appears partially retained with some wear and light toning on the yellow field; no obvious creases are visible from this angle though the COMC watermark obscures the center somewhat. Back is not visible so creases cannot be ruled out; range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (approximately 85/15 left-to-right), top border slightly thinner than bottom (roughly 60/40 top-to-bottom), so horizontal centering is the primary concern and approaches OC territory. Corners show visible rounding on at least the upper-left and lower-left; upper-right and lower-right are harder to assess at this angle but appear similarly softened — consistent with VG to VG-EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and minor toning on the white border areas typical of the 1966 Topps Batman issue; no creases are clearly visible from this photo, though the seller's VG claim is consistent with the corner wear observed. Back cannot be assessed, and a hidden crease or staining could push this toward a 3; absent confirmed creases, a 4 (VG-EX) is the most likely grade with a 3–5 range accounting for uncertainty.

Centering: left border ~10%, right border ~90% — severe miscut/off-center with adjacent card's reversed printing ('ЯАН' Cyrillic-like text) clearly visible along the left edge, confirming a hard miscut. Corners: all four corners show heavy rounding and stress wear consistent with a 2 or below. Surface: multiple visible creases running diagonally across the card face, significant paper stress lines, cracking through the image, and overall gloss is almost entirely gone. Edges: rough and frayed. The combination of a confirmed miscut, multiple heavy creases, rounded corners, and near-total gloss loss places this card firmly in the PR-FR to GOOD range; the miscut alone would cap it at 2-3 under PSA OC guidelines, but the compounding surface and corner damage pushes the estimate to the 1-2 floor — this card has strong eye appeal as a display piece but negligible raw-grading value.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border visibly wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not severely OC. Corners are difficult to assess precisely through the sleeve and at this resolution; they appear to show some light rounding on at least the lower corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface shows the typical 1966 Topps print texture; no obvious creases visible but the sleeve glare and shooting angle obscure the lower portion of the card. Gloss level cannot be reliably assessed through the sleeve. A wider range is warranted given the inability to inspect corners closely, the back, and edges; collector should expect PSA 4–6 pending a closer inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 top/bottom) - centering is off but not severely miscut. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on at least two visible corners (upper right appears softer), consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface shows acceptable gloss for the grade with no visible creases from this angle, though toning on the cream border areas is present. Edges appear reasonably clean with the rough cut texture typical of 1966 Topps Batman production; back cannot be assessed from this photo, which limits confidence - a crease or stain on reverse could push the grade toward 4 or below.