The Batman Family, #1
Published: September-October 1975
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"Introducing the new Dynamite Duo!"
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]
- Benedict Arnold
- Alfred Pennyworth (inset)
- Commissioner Gordon (inset)
- Man-Bat [Kirk Langstrom] (inset)
Credits
- Pencils: Mike Grell
- Pencils: Nick Cardy
- Inks: Mike Grell
- Inks: Nick Cardy
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
Story Notes
Grell credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Batman figure is a modified version of the Superman figure from the cover of Shazam! (DC, 1973 series) #1. Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
Minerva Menace!
Storyline
Captain Marvel prevents underworld super-villain Aunt Minerva from taking control of the city's children through the power of Hostess Twinkies.
Characters
- Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]
- Aunt Minerva
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
Story Notes
Comic strip-style advertisement.
The Invader from Hell!
Storyline
Batgirl and Robin team-up to keep Benedict Arnold from taking over the U.S.
Characters
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]
- Benedict Arnold (villain)
- The Devil (villain)
Credits
- Script: Erik Nielsen
- Pencils: Mike Grell
- Inks: Mike Grell
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. This story was originally scheduled for 1st Issue Special (DC, 1975 series) #6.
Warning! Supplies Are Dangerously Low...
Storyline
Advertisement for back copies of Famous First Edition and Limited Collectors' Edition tabloid specials by DC.
Story Notes
Located between pg. 17 and 18 of "Invader from Hell".
2 Sizzling Summer Specials
Storyline
Advertisement for two upcoming Limited Collectors' Edition tabloid-size specials by DC: Secret Origins of Super-Villains and Superman.
Story Notes
Located between pg. 17 and 18 of "Invader from Hell".
The Origins of Batgirl and Robin the Boy Wonder
Storyline
Recap of the histories of Batgirl and Robin, by way of introducing the new Batman Family comic books.
Characters
- Batgirl [Barbara Gordon] (origin)
- Robin [Dick Grayson] (origin)
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Commissioner James Gordon
- Killer Moth
- Jason Bard
Story Notes
Includes images of Batgirl and Robin incorporated into their respective logos.
The Great Handcuff King!
Storyline
Alfred shows Ronny Lowndes some handcuffs that he bought and encounters The Hurton Gang.
Characters
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Ronny Lowndes
- The Hurton Gang (villains)
- Bruce Wayne
- Dick Grayson
Credits
- Script: Don C. Cameron (uncertain)
- Script: Joe Samachson (uncertain)
- Pencils: Jerry Robinson
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
- Letters: George Roussos
Comedy Cover Capers
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]
- Man-Bat [Kirk Langstrom]
Story Notes
Reprinted covers from past issues of Detective Comics #355, #385, #402, and Batman #192 with humorous dialogue replacing the original cover text.
Commissioner Gordon's Death-Threat!
Featuring Batman Presents... Commissioner Gordon
Storyline
A crook once caught by Commissioner Gordon uses him to lure Batman into a trap.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Commissioner Gordon
- Fred Purley Robbins
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Joe Giella
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Credits for script and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Records show that Bob Kane was paid for the pencils, but scholars agree that pencils were actually by Moldoff.
Fantasy's Most Bizarre Hero
Storyline
Promotion for DC's new comic book series, Man-Bat with illustration. Also includes promotions for 3 other titles by Gerry Conway: All-Star Comics, Blackhawk and Code Name: Assassin.
Characters
- Man-Bat
Credits
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
Story Notes
Located between p. 7 and 8 of "Death-Threat".
Here Is the Original Dialogue for the Covers on Page 30
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Man-Bat [Kirk Langstrom]
- Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]
Story Notes
Displays the original dialogue from the covers from Detective Comics #355, #385, #402, and Batman #192 featured in Comedy Cover Capers.
Batman Presents... Challenge of the Man-Bat
Characters
- Man-Bat [Kirk Langstrom] (origin)
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Alfred Pennyworth
Credits
- Script: Frank Robbins
- Pencils: Neal Adams
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Reprints the first appearance of Man-Bat.
We Can Put DC Comics Right in Your Mailbox
Storyline
Subscription ad for DC, featuring illustrations of Batman and Robin.
Characters
- Batman
- Robin
Story Notes
Located between pg. 13 and 14 of "Challenge of the Man-Bat".
Coming Soon...
Storyline
Promotion for new DC title The Legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Story Notes
Located between pg. 13 and 14 of "Challenge of the Man-Bat".
The Alfred Story
Storyline
Batman and Robin tell of how Alfred became their butler, and of his previous experiences as a villain called The Outsider.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Alfred Pennyworth
Story Notes
A biography of Alfred, with reprinted panels from various sources surrounded by Batman and Robin narrating outside of the panels. Dialogue attempts to address the change of appearance Alfred undergoes between his early appearances and more recent stories. The story has no definitive ending; it just stops.