1966 Topps Batman #1 The Batman – Scarce Canadian Printing – SGC 4.5 VG/EX+

1966 Topps Batman #1 The Batman – Canadian Printing

Batman spreads his blue cape against a vivid red-orange background on the opening card of this vintage series. The yellow bat emblem and bat-shaped title panel frame a bold full-length portrait of the Caped Crusader. Encapsulated by SGC and graded 4.5 VG/EX+, this example is the scarcer Canadian printing, identified by the PRTD. IN CANADA marking on the reverse.

Card and certification details

• Set: 1966 Topps Batman
• Card number: 1
• Title: The Batman
• Featured character: Batman
• Printing: Canadian
• Grading company: SGC
• Grade: 4.5 VG/EX+, as shown on the holder label
• Certification number: 3545407

Scarcer Canadian printing

The printed Canadian origin marking distinguishes this version and adds interest for collectors of Canadian-printed trading cards. As card number 1, The Batman makes a fitting starting point for a 1966 Topps Batman set or a character-focused display of vintage non-sport cards.

Introducing the Caped Crusader

The orange reverse introduces a black, grey and gold-clad figure swinging from the rooftops on a long rope. Batman descends upon thieves fleeing a robbery, casting the shadow of an enormous bat onto the walls behind him. A Batman illustration accompanies the story, together with an invitation to collect the entire series of 55 Batman cards.

Condition and holder notes

The photographs show the specific SGC-encapsulated card offered. Please inspect both images for centering, corners, edges, surface appearance and holder condition. SGC has assigned the card a grade of 4.5 VG/EX+; this is not a mint-condition card. Visible scuffs and scratches on the holder should be considered separately from the card's assigned grade. SGC's assessment of the card does not imply a scratch-free holder. The card is offered in the holder shown.