The Batman Family, Vol. 1 #6 (DC Comics 1976) 1st app. of The Joker Daughter

This giant-size edition of The Batman Family Vol. 1 #6 delivers a pivotal moment in DC Comics continuity, anchored by the first appearance of the character known as the Joker’s daughter. Published by DC Comics in 1976, the oversized format houses four complete narratives written and illustrated by established Bronze Age creators who shaped late-Seventies Gotham lore.

Readers follow Batgirl through Valley of the Copper Moon! where writer Elliot Maggin partners with penciler Jose Delbo and inker Vince Colletta to stage a grounded investigation that expands Barbara Gordon’s operations outside standard patrol routes. The headline feature shifts to Robin in The Joker’s Daughter!, scripted by Bob Rozakis with artwork by Irv Novick and finishes by Frank McLaughlin. This segment establishes the origin and psychological link between Jason Todd’s partner and the Clown Prince of Crime, making this volume essential for continuity researchers tracking villain lineage.

The oversized presentation simultaneously preserves two reprinted tales that rarely circulate together. Collectors can revisit Alfred Pennyworth’s early adventure in In the Soup! using original Detective Comics regular Jerry Robinson, alongside Batman and Robin clashing with the Mad Hatter, adapted directly from Batman #161.

Publication Details

• Format: Giant-size comic book
• Cover Art: Ernie Chan (credited as Ernie Chua)
• Historical Retail Price: $0.50

Built for archive shelves and reading racks alike, this issue provides uninterrupted access to the specific creative partnerships that defined DC’s late Seventies lineup, eliminating the need to hunt across fragmented print runs for each individual storyline.