(1975-1978)
Batman Family was the first series dedicated to showcase solo stories of the various members of the Batman universe including Robin, Batgirl, Alfred Pennyworth, Man-Bat and others.
The title ran for 20 issues (October 1975-July 1978).
The title ran for 20 issues (October 1975-July 1978).
Batman Family #1 (October 1975)
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Batman Family #20 (July 1978) (FINAL ISSUE)
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Batman Family #17 (January 1978)
In 1978, after the DC Implosion, it was decided that DC Comics' long-running flagship title Detective Comics was to be terminated (!) with #480. However, the decision was overturned following strenuous arguments on behalf of saving the title within the DC office.
Despite being the better selling title, Batman Family was instead merged with Detective Comics, converting that book into a $1 68-page giant as of Detective Comics (Vol. 1) #481 (September 1978). This arrangement lasted for 15 issues. With issue #496 (August 1980) Detective Comics reverted to its traditional size and price - thus effectively canceling Batman Family for good.
Despite being the better selling title, Batman Family was instead merged with Detective Comics, converting that book into a $1 68-page giant as of Detective Comics (Vol. 1) #481 (September 1978). This arrangement lasted for 15 issues. With issue #496 (August 1980) Detective Comics reverted to its traditional size and price - thus effectively canceling Batman Family for good.
