The Batman Family, #9

Published: January-February 1977

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The Batman Family #9

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Issue Contents:
1 page superhero

"As if the Joker's Daughter weren't enough--"

Characters
  • Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
  • The Joker's Daughter [Duela Dent]
Story Notes

The Comic Reader #136 (1976) provided the following credits: “The cover is by Ernie Chua and [Vince] Colletta.” Paul Levitz and Bob Rozakis, writing prior to publication of this issue for Amazing World of DC Comics #13 (1976), provided the following credits: “Cover by Ernie Chua and [Vince] Colletta.” Louise Simonson, in DC Comics Covergirls (2007), credited Chan with pencils and attributed inks to Colletta. Ernie Chan verified that he penciled the cover and that Vince Colletta inked it (September 10, 2011, e-mail to indexer). Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.

Startling Secret of the Devilish Daughters!
Story 1 17 pages superhero
Storyline

Batgirl and Robin team-up to battle the Scarecrow's Daughter, the Riddler's Daughter, and the Penguin's Daughter. What is their connection to The Joker's Daughter, and what is her secret?

Characters
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
  • Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]
  • Duela Dent [Joker's Daughter
  • Scarecrone
  • Riddler's Daughter
  • Penguin's Daughter]
  • Lori Elton
  • Chief Frank McDonald
  • Lt. Rick Tatem
  • Dan Raynor
Credits
Story Notes

Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Green Lantern and the Fruit Pie Scene
Story 2 1 page superhero
Characters
  • Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
Credits
Story Notes

Advertisement for Hostess Fruit Pies.

Story 3 2 pages
Credits
Story Notes

Letters of comment from Bob Rodi, Scott Gibson, Mike White, Elizabeth Smith, Dale Cendall, Georjean Fraina and Lori Elton.

Recipe for Revenge!
Story 4 4 pages superhero
Characters
  • Alfred Pennyworth
The Blockbuster Breaks Loose!
Story 5 12 pages superhero
Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
  • Blockbuster [Mark Desmond]
Story Notes

Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. "Batman Presents the Villain of the Issue" Story in two parts of 4.67 and 7.67 pages.