Batman Family (1975) – DC Comics – (1975–1978) – Volume 1 – Limited Series – #1–20

Batman Family (1975) – DC Comics – (1975–1978) – Volume 1 – Limited Series – #1–20

📘 Series Summary

Batman Family is a 20-issue giant-size series spotlighting Batgirl and Robin in lead stories, with backups featuring Man-Bat, Huntress, Batwoman revivals, and reprints from classic Batman eras. Written primarily by Elliot Maggin and Bob Rozakis, art by Mike Grell, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Marshall Rogers, Michael Golden, and others.

Key arcs include Batgirl/Robin learning each other's identities (#3), Joker's Daughter debut (#6), shotgun wedding (#11), and escalating team-ups through the final Ragman co-feature and Batman's origin retelling in #20.

⭐ Why This Series Stands Out

  • Early **Mike Grell art** (#1) and **Marshall Rogers debut** (#6/13), plus Michael Golden's influential Man-Bat and Batman pages (#16-20).[web:1]
  • Rare **Bat-family expansions** revive Batwoman (#10/14), introduce villain daughters (#9), and feature Harlequin, Poison Ivy, Demon cameos.[web:1]
  • Price guide jumps: **#6 Joker's Daughter 1st** (FN- $38), **#9 Devilish Daughters** (CGC 9.2 $99), **#15 CGC 9.8 $300**.[web:1]
  • Transition markers: Final 50¢ (#11), first 60¢ (#12-16), first $1 (#17-20) with Neal Adams ads and fan Robin redesigns (#13).[web:1]
  • Golden Age reprints (Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang) mix with new 70s content, bridging eras in oversized 52-page format.[web:1]

📦 Inventory Notice

VG/FN copies accessible under $20 for most, but key debuts (#6/9) and high-grade slabs command premiums with strong eBay/CGC demand.[web:1]

Complete #1–20 traces Batgirl/Robin team-up evolution from identity reveals through family expansions and series finale.[web:1]