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Cover: Ernie Chua

The Batman Family #8

Nov 1976 · DC · 0.50 USD
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In "The Copycatgirl Capers!", Batman and Robin are hot on the trail of the elusive criminal the Spinner, while Batwoman investigates a mystic she suspects of running a scam. Their paths unexpectedly converge when the mystic provides a crucial lead that ties directly to the Spinner’s latest scheme. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Sheldon Moldoff, with inks by Charles Paris and letters by Stan Starkman, this 1976 adventure features a striking cover by Ernie Chua.

Contains 3 stories
The Copycatgirl Capers!
17 pp · Superhero
Robin [Dick Grayson]Catgirl [Joker's DaughterDuela Dent] (real name unrevealed)Lori EltonChief Frank McDonaldBruce Wayne [Batman]Commissioner James GordonAlfred PennyworthCatwoman [Selina Kyle] (cameo)

In "The Copycatgirl Capers!", Robin tracks a mysterious feline-themed thief who claims to be the daughter of a cat—only to find the trail leading straight to Catgirl, a cunning figure with ties to the Joker’s past. As Batman vanishes during the chase and Catwoman makes a surprise cameo, chaos unfolds in Gotham’s streets, leaving Robin to untangle a web of deception, mistaken identities, and a cat burglar with a flair for the dramatic.

The Web of the Spinner
8.67 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Batwoman [Kathy Kane]The Spinner [Swami Ymar] (villain, introduction)"Peanuts" Gilson

In "The Web of the Spinner," Batman and Robin pursue a mysterious criminal known only as the Spinner, while Batwoman investigates a mystic she suspects of running a scam—until a crucial lead from the mystic brings their paths together in a tense, unexpected alliance.

Batgirl's Last Case
8 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Commissioner GordonJason BardMattyArtie

In "Batgirl's Last Case," Barbara Gordon, now a newly elected Congresswoman, faces a deadly threat during her acceptance speech on election night. With Commissioner Gordon, Jason Bard, Matty, and Artie by her side, she must unravel a conspiracy that turns her political triumph into a fight for survival.

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Raw (Fine) $11
CGC 9.8 · 13 in census $225
CGC 9.6 · 7 in census $67*
CGC 9.4 · 12 in census $39*
CGC 9.2 · 7 in census $31
CGC 9.0 · 3 in census $22*
CGC 8.5 · 6 in census $20*
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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 7.0 · 3 in census $20*
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $20*
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Full credits

letterer Stan Starkman
cover pencils, inks Ernie Chua

Reprints

↩ Reprints Batman #129 (1960), Batman #197 (1967), Justice League of America #60 (1968), Detective Comics #422 (1972), Detective Comics #424 (1972), Superman #279 (1974)

Reprinted in Comic Reader #134 (1976), Roter Blitz #14 (1977), Läderlappen #9/1977 (1977), Lynvingen #8/1977 (1977), Batman Poche #16 (1978), Teen Titans: The Bronze Age Omnibus #[nn] (2017), Batman Arkham: Joker's Daughter #[nn] (2018), Robin: The Bronze Age Omnibus #[nn] (2020)

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