1966 O-Pee-Chee Batman #17B Prehistoric Peril Blue Bat Series DC Comics

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1966 O-Pee-Chee Batman #17B Prehistoric Peril Blue Bat Series DC Comics Unleash monster-sized Silver Age excitement with this incredible 1966 O-Pee-Chee Batman #17B trading card, entitled Prehistoric Peril. Featuring cover-worthy dinosaur artwork, this card portrays Robin trapped beneath the jaws of a terrifying giant T-Rex dinosaur in a prehistoric jungle as Batman races to save his partner. Released during the legendary 1966 television and comic book boom, this collectible combines superhero action with classic dinosaur pulp adventure. For collectors of vintage DC Comics and dinosaur-themed memorabilia, 1966 O-Pee-Chee Batman #17B stands out as one of the most dramatic and unforgettable cards in the set. The 1966 Blue Bat Series (Series 2) expanded the Batman trading card universe by transporting the Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder into extraordinary hazards across cards 1B through 44B. This Canadian O-Pee-Chee printing is verified by the crisp "©T. C. G. - PTD. IN CANADA" copyright notice printed on the right vertical border of the card back. While O-Pee-Chee's later releases in hockey and baseball became famous for bilingual French and English card backs, this 1966 Canadian edition features traditional English story text paired with the prized Canadian printing stamp. This historical attribution distinguishes O-Pee-Chee cards from standard American Topps printings and makes them highly desirable among vintage set collectors. Dinosaur and monster themes have always held a special place in non-sports trading card history, from Topps' Mars Attacks to Civil War sets. Card #17B brings that same creature-feature energy to the Batman universe, creating a thrilling visual crossover that appeals to both comic book fans and vintage sci-fi card enthusiasts. The artwork's rich green jungle tones and monstrous T-Rex design make this card an absolute standout in display cases. Owning 1966 O-Pee-Chee Batman #17B means adding one of the most famous creature cards of the 1960s to your collection. This original 1966 O-Pee-Chee Batman #17B card presents in clean, attractive condition with rich green and blue coloration. Centering on the front panel is slightly top-heavy, while the left and right side borders remain well-balanced. Corners exhibit mild softening on the top-right and bottom-left tips from vintage album storage, while remaining square overall without heavy rounding. Edges are intact with very slight roughness along the top border typical of 1966 wire-cutting. The front surface is clean and glossy, showing no creasing, folds, or surface indentations. The back story panel is bright and crisp, free of handwriting, wax stains, or paper tears. We provide a conservative raw Grade Estimate: EX 5