1989 Topps Batman (1st Series) 'Within the Batcave' #16
N/A (Non-Sports: Batmobile) · Topps · Base Card / Movie Tie-in
Player
N/A (Non-Sports: Batmobile)
Set
1989 Topps Batman Movie - Series 1 (Black Border)
Year
1989
Card #
#16
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Visible soft corners, particularly bottom right; top edge shows minor chipping; centering is slightly off-shifted to the right.
Category
Base Card / Movie Tie-in
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Constant demand for 1989 Batman memorabilia, but current individual card supply is very high and market is saturated.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20-30, PSA 9: $45-60, PSA 10: $150-200. (Note: Grading this specific card in current condition is not cost-effective).
Comparable Sales
Raw singles of this card typically sell for $1 in 'player lots' or dollar bins at shows. Complete sets of the 132-card series sell for $15-$25 on average.
Description
This original 1989 Topps piece features a cinematic still from the Tim Burton 'Batman' film starring Michael Keaton. Titled 'Within the Batcave,' it depicts the iconic 1989 Batmobile parked inside Bruce Wayne's subterranean lair. The front features a white border with the classic oval Bat-logo and black typography.
Key Features
Iconic imagery of the 1989 Batmobile; part of the massive 1989 movie marketing phenomenon; nostalgic 80s cross-over appeal for both card and Batman collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock thickness for Topps 1989; proper copyright text on back (TM & 1989 DC Comics); high-confidence level (99%) as these were mass-produced and rarely faked due to high supply.
Flaws to Note
Corners are significantly rounded (especially on the right side). The card shows typical white edge chipping common for this card stock. The top-right corner has a visible ding that would heavily penalize the grade.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a complete set or small lot), COMC, or local vintage toy/comic conventions.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a perfect 10 candidate, as the cost of grading exceeds its value. Sell as part of a complete 132-card set for better margins. Use keywords like '1989 Movie', 'Keaton Batman', and 'Batmobile' in listings.