Bat Lash
DC · 1968–1969 · 7 issues
About the series
In the late 1960s, DC Comics introduced a charmingly roguish antihero with Bat Lash, a short-lived but memorable series that ran for seven issues. Written primarily by Denny O'Neil, Sergio Aragonés, and Mark Hanerfeld, with art by Nick Cardy and Mike Sekowsky, the comic follows a dandy gunslinger who prefers cards and conversation to violence, yet finds himself perpetually tangled in the wild troubles of the Old West. A blend of humor, adventure, and a touch of counterculture style, Bat Lash stands out as a quirky, character-driven Western from an era when DC was experimenting with offbeat genres. Its blend of wit and visual flair has made it a cult favorite among fans of Silver Age oddities.
