Monday, November 24, 2014

Currently Reading: The Black Bat Omnibus


I have never heard of The Black Bat and hopefully reading this will give me a good understanding of who the character is and the story will be good.


Book: The Black Bat Omnibus (issues #1-12) by Brian Buccellato with illustration by Ronan Cliquet and color by Matt Lopes and Viviane Souza

Source: Borrowed from Publisher/NetGalley for an honest review

Publication: December 9, 2014

Description:

The classic pulp vigilante, reimagined for a new generation!

Tony Quinn is a brash defense attorney to the mob who compromises his ethics for financial gain.

When he refuses to cross the line and commit murder, he is tortured and blinded by his gangster employers.

When a fortuitous meeting with a covert agency gives him a chance to make amends, Quinn transforms into the Black Bat and embarks on a redemptive quest to right the wrongs of his past.

Collects the complete storyline from issues #1-12 of the Black Bat comic book maxi-series.

Includes a bonus cover gallery, featuring over three dozen pieces of gorgeous artwork by such industry greats as J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl), Jae Lee (Superman/Batman), Chris Eliopoulos (Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius), Joe Benitez (Lady Mechanika), and more.

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