1966 Topps Batman Red Bat #8A Tentacled Terror — Raw

Centering estimate: left border ~20%, right border ~80% horizontally (card skews noticeably right, roughly 80/20 L/R); top border appears slightly wider than bottom, approximately 55/45 T/B — the horizontal off-centering is the primary concern and pushes this toward the EX-VG-EX range. Corners show visible light rounding on at least the bottom-left and top-left corners visible in the scan; no razor sharpness evident. Edges appear reasonably clean with the rough cut texture normal for this 1966 Topps issue — no tears or chips apparent. Surface gloss appears moderate with some light wear or aging but no obvious creases detected in this image; some minor print grain/snow visible which is typical for the set. Back is not visible so a hidden crease or stain cannot be ruled out, warranting a wider range.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T-B) — off-center left-to-right is the primary concern. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most notably the upper-left and lower-left, consistent with moderate handling wear. Surface displays some gloss loss and light toning on the white border areas, with minor print speckling typical of the 1966 Topps Batman issue. No creases are definitively visible in this scan, but the border toning and corner wear push the grade toward VG-EX range; if a light crease is present (not confirmed from this image), grade would fall to VG (3).

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (~65/35 L-R favoring right side), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not extreme. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower left most evident), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows modest gloss loss and some toning typical of 1966 Topps Batman stock; no creases are visible but the watermark and holder reflection obscure portions of the surface, leaving crease status uncertain. Edges appear reasonably clean for vintage stock with no egregious fraying visible; rough cut texture is normal for this issue and not penalized. The holder and watermark prevent a definitive surface read, widening the range to 3–5.

Centering estimate: left border ~8mm, right border ~5mm, top border ~6mm, bottom border ~5mm — approximately 60/40 L/R and 55/45 T/B, so centering is acceptable but slightly left-heavy. The seller note flags corner wear, which is consistent with what is visible: at least the upper-left and lower-left corners show visible rounding/blunting; upper-right appears slightly better but still shows wear. Edges appear reasonably clean with no gross chipping, consistent with normal 1966 Topps rough-cut texture. Surface gloss appears partially retained but shows some loss, and there is light toning on the white borders typical of the vintage. No creases are visible from this angle, though the back and corner close-ups cannot be assessed. The COMC watermark obscures the center surface somewhat, preventing a confident surface read; range is widened accordingly.

Centering: left border ~12%, right border ~14%, top border ~10%, bottom border ~14% — left/right reads approximately 46/54, top/bottom approximately 42/58; centering is acceptable for a 5-6 range and not severely off-center. Corners: the upper-left and lower-left corners show visible rounding/soft wear; upper-right appears slightly better but still shows some wear — consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface: some light gloss loss visible and a faint shadow/marking near the lower-center of the card may suggest a very light surface wrinkle or print artifact; no obvious hard crease is visible from this photo, but cannot be ruled out on the back. Edges appear reasonably clean with normal rough-cut texture expected for this vintage issue; overall condition points to an EX (5) grade, with upside to EX-MT (6) if surface and back are clean and downside to VG-EX (4) if back shows a crease or more corner wear is revealed under examination.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — within acceptable vintage range, no OC flag. Corners appear to have very light rounding on at least two corners (visible at top-left and bottom-left), consistent with EX-MT to NM range; no sharp razor corners evident. Edges show the normal rough-cut texture typical of 1966 Topps Batman and are not penalized. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible, though the COMC watermark obscures the center of the card making definitive surface assessment impossible. Print quality looks clean with good color saturation; no significant print snow or staining visible on the white border.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (~60/40 or worse left/right), top border slightly tighter than bottom (~55/45 top/bottom) - centering is off but not catastrophically so. All four corners show visible rounding consistent with VG-range wear; no corner is sharp. Surface shows moderate gloss loss across the image area with some scuffing or granular wear visible particularly in the center of the artwork, and the card exhibits general toning/aging on the white border area. No obvious hard crease is definitively confirmed from this single photo though the surface texture and seller's 'VG' disclosure suggest possible light creasing. The card back is not visible, which could reveal additional defects; the angle and lighting partially obscure fine corner and edge detail, warranting a widened range.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) - centering is acceptable and does not heavily penalize. Corners show mild rounding on at least two visible corners (upper-left and lower-left appear slightly soft), consistent with light wear. Edges appear reasonably clean with no severe nicks visible, though the rough cut texture normal for this vintage issue is present. Surface shows decent gloss retention with no obvious creases, staining, or major print defects visible from this single front photo; minor print snow typical of the set is present but not distracting. Back condition and corner sharpness under magnification cannot be confirmed from this image, warranting a widened range.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T-B), suggesting moderate off-center condition consistent with EX range. Corners appear to show light rounding on at least the visible lower-left corner; upper corners look slightly better but not sharp. Surface gloss appears largely intact with no obvious creases visible in this image, though the COMC watermark obscures the center of the card. Edges look reasonably clean with no egregious chipping; rough cut texture is normal for this 1966 Topps issue and not penalized. The L-R centering is the primary grade limiter here; absent creases or staining this card sits comfortably in the EX (5) range, with EX-MT (6) possible if corner wear is more minor than it appears and L-R centering is better in hand.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B) — within EX-MT to NM range. Corners: upper-left and lower-left corners show slight wear and minor rounding visible even at this resolution; upper-right appears sharper; lower-right is partially obscured but looks comparable to upper-left. No creases detected, consistent with seller's disclosure. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with some minor print texture typical of this 1966 issue; no significant print snow or staining visible on the white border. Edge cuts look period-typical rough without miscut concern. The corner softness on at least two corners and the centering ratio together point most naturally to EX-MT (6), with NM (7) possible if corners prove sharper under direct inspection and a floor of EX (5) if additional wear is revealed on the back or under magnification.

Centering estimate: left border ~15%, right border ~10%, top border ~12%, bottom border ~8% - card runs slightly right-heavy and bottom-heavy, approximately 60/40 L/R and 60/40 T/B, which is borderline acceptable for vintage but not ideal. Corners show visible rounding at all four corners, most notably the lower-right and lower-left, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible, no obvious creases detected in this photo though the sleeve glare obscures portions of the left edge and lower area. Edges appear reasonably clean for a 1966 Topps issue where rough cuts are typical; no staining or writing visible, but the hidden back and obscured corners prevent confidence above EX(5) — range reflects corner rounding as the primary grade driver.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear roughly 60/40 T/B — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding consistent with VG to VG-EX range; no corners appear sharp. Edges appear intact with no obvious tears or chips, though the rough cut typical of this Canadian issue is present. Surface shows moderate gloss loss with some general wear consistent with the seller's 'Very Good' self-assessment; no obvious hard creases are visible in this photo, though the image angle and resolution make a definitive crease determination impossible. The card sits solidly in the VG to VG-EX range; a clean back with no writing or staining could push to 4, while any hidden crease or heavier wear would drop it to 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left), top border appears modestly wider than bottom (~55-60% top) — centering is off but not dramatically so, roughly 60/40 L/R and 60/40 T/B, consistent with EX to EX-MT range. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding/softness; no razor-sharp points are evident, placing this solidly in the EX/VG-EX territory — no single catastrophically blunted corner but none are crisp. Edges appear reasonably intact with the rough-cut texture normal for this 1966 Topps issue; no major nicks or tears visible. Surface shows some light gloss loss and what appears to be minor surface wear; no obvious creases are visible in this photo, but the camera angle and image quality make it impossible to rule out a light surface crease or print defect with certainty. The back cannot be assessed, and corner softness detail is limited by the shooting angle, widening the range.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 70/30 left-right skew favoring the right side), top and bottom borders look more balanced at approximately 60/40 — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners appear rounded on all four, with the most visible wear at the lower-left and upper-left; no corner is sharp, consistent with VG to VG-EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and some light scuffing visible in the mid-card area; no creases are definitively visible from this angle, though the seller's 'Very Good' self-description aligns with what is seen. Edges look reasonably intact for a 1966 Topps issue where rough cuts are normal; overall condition supports a PSA 3-5 range with 4 (VG-EX) as the most likely outcome, pending back inspection and corner closeups.