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CGC records 70 graded copies for Batman Family #5 (1976). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
Batgirl and Robin: "The Princess and the Vagabond"
As a Congress representative, Barbara Gordon) has been assigned to overlook the activities of Princess Evalina, who is visiting the country on a political assignment. During their activities together, Barbara also protects Evalina using her alter-ego as Batgirl when the Princess is attacked by some jewel thieves. However, Barbara is unaware that the Princess has been targeted by the criminal organization MAZE, who have already learned of Batgirl's protection duties, and they start planning to eliminate her. The next day, the Princess has an appointment at the Lincoln Memorial, but Barbara is stalled when she goes into a burning building to help. Batgirl falls for a trap prepared by MAZE and she is left tied up in a condemned building that is bound to be demolished.
Meanwhile, Dick Grayson) and his friend Jack, work as tourist guides to the renowned author Alexei Brund, who wants to visit the country's most important landmarks without attracting the media's attention. On their trip from New Carthage to Washington, D.C., they meet a young girl in peril, who is saved by Robin's timely arrival. The girl is also going to Washington and the boys decide to take her with them. Unfortunately, they are unaware that the woman is in fact a spy of MAZE and that she is going to Washington to finish the job of killing the Princess. When the woman uses knockout gas to take control of the vehicle, she leaves Dick and his friend behind and takes Brund with her. When Dick recovers, he switches into Robin and makes his way to the capital.
In the meantime, Batgirl has managed to free herself from the deadly trap and she rushes to the Lincoln Memorial to prevent the murder of Princess Evalina. At that moment, Robin arrives at the city and locates the stolen vehicle near the memorial. Batgirl and Robin arrive just in time to prevent the crime and the whole event is reported live by Clark Kent). After the criminals are captured, Batgirl and Robin learn that MAZE is behind the murder attempt and working together, they go to the organization's headquarters and take out all of the members who were working on the blood money contract.
Afterwards, Princess Evalina meets Alexei Brund and a new friendship is born, while Barbara Gordon and Dick Grayson are satisfied that their combined efforts and team-work are outstanding.
Creative credits
Writers: Bill Finger, Bill Finger, Elliot S. Maggin, Cary Bates
Interior art: Sheldon Moldoff, Sheldon Moldoff, Curt Swan
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