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Showcase Presents: Bat Lash

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In the late 1960's and early 1970's, DC Comics were know for its war and western titles, as well as for its Superheroes. Sgt Rock, The Unknown Soldier, Haunted Tank, The Losers Jonah Hex, and Bat Lash shared space with Superman, Batman and the Justice League

Many liked the stories of Bat Lash. You must remember at that time, stories of a character was usually an issue adventure, rather than multi part story arcs of books or mini series as they have today.Lash was a gambler like Bret Maverick from TV, but there was more to him as a character. He was an honest gambling man in a crooked world of thieves and cheaters. He fought for those who did not have a voice

Lash was written by Denny O'Neal (who was a scriber on Batman) and Sergio Aragones (of Mad and Groo-- Groo: Death & Taxes is a great title in the series). The art was done by Nick Cardy, who gave the art a kinoscopy feel. Lash appeared in and out of the 60's and 70's. He had his own book for a few issues in the laste 1960's, then was back up stories in the 1970's and 1980's

This volume covers the Bat Lash saga. Everything but Bat Lash: Guns and Roses (Bat Lash) which I have also reviewed. Think how good it feels to recapture this bygone era in DC comic history. Bat Lash was a footnote to say Westerns like Jonah Hex, but his short run as a comic was full of memories-I am glad DC Comic represented them here for a new generation to discover

GAWD I wish someone would make Bat Lash into a movie like Jonah Hex or give him another month book

Bennet Pomerantz AUDIOWORLD

If you're not familiar with Bat Lash, consider him the Bret Maverick of the DC universe. He's a gambler, con man, and cowboy all rolled into one. For the most part he's not looking for a fight, but he won't back down from one either. This Showcase volume collects all of the original run of the stories with some great artwork and fairly steady stories. If you're a fan of the earlier "Jonah Hex" Showcase, you'll like this as well. Compared to today's ultra-violent cowboy comics (when they are published) this is a calm trip to the past.

The only thing about this is that it has to be the thinnest "Showcase" I've ever seen. It's not even half the thickness of the Jonah Hex volume. It's just a little bit thicker than most of the standard TPBs like "The Greatest Flash Stories Ever Told" and others like it. Fortunately, the price is cheaper here than on previous books. This is because Bat Lash wasn't a long-lasting title to begin with. I don't understand why DC didn't combine it with another title like "Scalphunter" to give us a thicker book, but I'm not complaining. At least we've finally got these great stories to enjoy again! Keep them coming, DC!

I was quite impressed with this one. It seemed to me that it was a bit of a spinoff of Jonah Hex, since Bat Lash was in a lot of his magazines. It was a very quick read, it took me about a day to read the 280 or so pages of this book. Bat Lash is another type of western antihero who has a suave demeanor, but certainly knows how to be a tough man too. It is swashbuckling and action packed for all western or non western fans alike!

Some fun western comics, not as long as DC's other showcases but it's also a bit cheaper, but for few dollars more you can get Jonah Hex Showcase collection, a much better western comic and three times the pages.

One of the most unusual charcters to come out of the 'old west' was Batlash. Almost untypically, Sergio Aragones and Nick Cardy heralded in a short period of anti-hero (will he save the west or ruin it?) that continued successfully in Jonah Hex.

This 240 page edition includes Showcase 76, Batlash 1-7, DC Special Series 16, Jonah Hex 49 and 51, and 52. Until recently, this short collection of Lash tales was the extent of Lash solo stories. (Sergio was also involved with the new series as well).

Bartholomew Aloysius Lash made an in impact on many readers who always asked "What happened to Batlash", and "Gee, I wish DC would collect this series. Why don't they?" Well they have.

Offbeat, and unsual, Sergio and company entertained us. The 'team' includes Denny O'Neil, Dan Spiegle, Nick Cardy, Len Wein, Sergio, and George Moliterni. Many thanks for the book DC.

At $9.99 it's a steal, but don't tell the Bat, he may want a cut.