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The first edition of the Batman trading card released by Topps in 1966 sold for $218,683 after commission at a Heritage auction, setting a new auction record for such cards.
The first edition Batman trading card released by Topps in 1966 sold for a record $218,683.
In 1966, the “Batman craze” hit pop culture, and the first edition of Batman trading cards released by Topps was one of the most memorable collectibles for fans of this craze.
This 55-card “Black Bat” series transforms the exploits of Gotham City’s masked protector into a vivid cardboard story.
He was released with the hit ABC series “Batman” starring Adam West and Burt Ward.
Each card features a beautiful hand-drawn illustration on the front and an orange back side that tells part of the story.
The card that attracts the most attention in this card series is card number 1, appropriately titled “Batman”.
Collectors often consider this card to be Batman’s “rookie card” as it first introduced the Caped Crusader and is the pivot of the entire Black Bat series.
The exquisite illustrations of this set of cards were created by the famous illustrator Norman. Norman Saunders and cartoonist Bob. Created in partnership with Bob Powell, its iconic black bat pattern distinguished it from the later red bat and blue bat series.
This card was auctioned on October 23 at the Heritage Auctions headquarters in Dallas, Texas and was sold for 180,000 yuan after a brief bidding.
According to the auction house, including the buyer’s commission, the card’s transaction value was up to 219,600 yuan, setting a record for the card’s highest transaction value.
According to the seller, Heritage Auctions, no other version of the same card has ever received a higher grade before.
Sixty years later, high-quality cards face many challenges, including card centering, corner wear, print quality, and the fragility of colored borders.
But the card overcame these challenges and ultimately earned a PSA Mint 9 rating.
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This is the first edition of the Batman trading cards launched by Topps in 1966. It is one of the 55-card “Black Bat” series and began coinciding with the TV series craze of that year.
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Because card number 1 and titled “Batman” is considered the character’s first rookie card, it is the first full introduction to the Caped Crusader and the most important card in the entire series.
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In addition to its rarity, this card also received a high PSA Mint 9 rating under rigorous evaluation such as corners, centering and printing. Furthermore, there is no record of higher ratings for the same model, thereby increasing its value.
