The Batman Family, #6
Published: July-August 1976
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Issue Contents:
The Joker's Daughter!; Valley of the Copper Moon!
Characters
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]
- The Joker's Daughter [Duela Dent]
- Alfred Pennyworth (head shot)
- Mad Hatter (head shots)
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Syracuse
- Inks: Jack Syracuse
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
Story Notes
Color credits provided by Anthony Tollin. Has "DC Comics Salutes the Bicentennial 5" banner at top.
Superman Saves the Earth
Characters
- Superman
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Valley of the Copper Moon!
Storyline
Batgirl is the guest at an Indian Rodeo and she helps expose a criminal who is trying to sell the reservation to another corporation.
Characters
- Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]
- Senator Robert Cleary
- Congressman Matthew
- Jack Lightfoot
- Susan Little Bird
Credits
- Script: Erik Nielsen
- Pencils: José Delbo
- Inks: Vince Colletta
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
The Joker's Daughter!
Storyline
Robin must discover who stole a mystery author's novel out of a locked room.
Characters
- The Joker's Daughter [Duela Dent] (introduction, real name unrevealed)
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Lt. Tatem
- Chief Frank McDonald
- Christine Ariadne
- Lori Elton
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Pencils: Irv Novick
- Inks: Frank McLaughlin
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Robin's Cast of Characters
Characters
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Lori Elton
- Chief Frank McDonald
- Lieutenant Rick Tatem
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
Story Notes
Letters of comment from Mike White, Fred Schneider, Scott R. Taylor, Jeff Sporn, Mark McIntyre, The Mighty Hackman and Tom Weyandt.
In the Soup!
Storyline
At the request of one of Bruce Wayne's friends, Alfred is loaned out...to walk the lady's dog of all things. However, while doing this menial chore, the brave butler stumbles upon a case that will test his detective abilities...a case involving giant turtles.
Characters
- Bruce Wayne
- Dick Grayson
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Chumley (a dog)
- un-named criminal gang (villains)
Credits
- Script: Don C. Cameron (uncertain)
- Script: Joe Samachson (uncertain)
- Pencils: Jerry Robinson
- Inks: Jerry Robinson
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
- Editing: Jack Schiff
Story Notes
Art credits verified by Jerry Robinson and letterer credit by Martin O'Hearn and Joe Desris.
Featuring Curious Crime Capers
"In Dayton, KY., an escaped prisoner..."
Credits
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
Four separate cartoons about curious crime capers.
The New Crimes of the Mad Hatter
"T-the Mad Hatter -- He's springing out of our grasp on that gimmicked chef's hat!"
Storyline
The Mad Hatter pulls a string of robberies based on the professions of the jurors that sentenced him on his last arrest.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- The Mad Hatter [Jervis Tetch]
- Commissioner James Gordon
Credits
- Script: Dave Wood
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Charles Paris
- Letters: Stan Starkman
- Editing: Jack Schiff
Story Notes
Script credit by O'Hearn. Inks verified by Paris. "Batman Presents the Villain of the Issue" Inspired the Batman TV episodes "The Thirteenth Hat" and "Batman Stands Pat" (1966).