1966 O-Pee-Chee Batman Queen of Crime #26 Black Bat Series

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1966 O-Pee-Chee Batman Queen of Crime #26 Black Bat Series Capture the golden era of Gotham villainy with this stunning 1966 O-Pee-Chee Batman card number 26, entitled Queen of Crime. This card acts as the dramatic introduction chapter to the Catwoman story arc within the legendary Black Bat base set checklist. The vibrant front artwork depicts a striking scene of Catwoman plotting in her secret subterranean lair, surrounded by her loyal criminal henchmen. The visual presentation highlights the spectacular creative work of Norman Saunders, who utilized rich oil paints to give these trading cards an unmistakable premium feel. This variation represents the scarce Canadian edition manufactured by O-Pee-Chee, distinguished by its thick card stock and brilliant orange back design. The reverse side provides historical context on Catwoman's alliance with the Joker to steal a secret chemical formula. Examining the structural condition of this specimen reveals essential details for any vintage collector. The details light corner wear with minor softening on all four tips, though the lower-left corner shows a slightly more pronounced touch of white paper bareness. The edges show standard vintage chipping with tiny flecks of paper loss visible along the dark black front borders. Centering is shifted toward the top edge, leaving a wider border at the bottom margin of the front illustration. The gloss and colors are exceptionally strong, maintaining the deep greens and golds of the original artwork. The back is incredibly clean, showing strong orange tones and zero evidence of handling stains, pencil marks, or heavy wax transfer. No major physical flaws like paper creases, wrinkles, or surface tears are found on this item. Grade Estimate: VG-EX 4