Who Is Bat Lash? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Bat Lash is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Bartholomew Aloysius Lash, with over 109 comic issue appearances. Bat Lash is a hero from the early 19th century, he is considered an outlaw by both the state and federal governments

Who is Bat Lash?

Origin Raised to be as tough as the land by his farmer father, yet shown the more cultured side of life by his educated mother, Bat Lash is a classic study of dichotomy. When his parents were swindled out of their farm, Bat Lash sought justice as he had been taught, but found only frustration. Forced to kill a deputy in self defense, he soon found himself on the wrong side of the law. Fleeing to a shack where the family now lived, Bat Lash found it in flames, with his parents and the woman he loved trapped inside - murdered. Creation Bat Lash is a DC character created by Carmine Infantino, Sergio Aragones, Joe Orando and Shedon Meyer, first appearing in Showcase #76 . Major Story Arcs Swearing revenge, Bat Lash took his sister and girlfriend Betsy to a nearby convent for protection, while he pursued those responsible for killing his parents - and at the same time found himself pursued for killing the deputy. Despite his unlucky streak, Bat Lash comes off as a ladies man; an American cowboy with his trademark flower in his hat. Having caught up and reclaiming revenge for the deaths of his parents; he began to live as a nomad roaming free across the western plains.

Key facts

Bat Lash is of human origin and first appeared in "Bat Lash!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 109 recorded issue appearances, Bat Lash ranks among the most featured characters in comics.