Back in August of 2012 I reviewed Batton Lash’s highly
unusual, and entertaining “The Monsters Meet on Court Street”, which was a new
experience for me. That collection of tales was based on the premise that;
monsters, just like people; need legal representation from time to time. Either
for things which they have done; or, in response to the things people do and
say about them. It’s a novel concept.
Now, Mr. Lash is set to release his new work, “Zombie Wife
and Other Tales of Supernatural Law.” This one seems to be based on the premise
that Zombie women; like their human counterparts; may have marital problems
from time to time, necessitating the need for a good attorney. From the cover
of this new collection I get the impression that Mavis, the shapely lawyer
featured in the “Monsters Meet on Court Street” collection will be highly
visible in this one as well. Again; from
the looks of the cover art; everyone involved will have their hands full; even
the clients!
Mr. Lash has created a parallel universe with these
collections. They’re kind of like the old Action Comics but in a very unique
way. The old comics were all based upon the struggle of good versus evil. In
this incarnation the stories are inhabited by people on both sides of the law
who are compromised; either physically or ethically; making for some strange
scenarios. But then again, in real life, attorneys represent humans who are so
much more evil than the monsters depicted in these stories.
Another interesting thing is that he’s doing this release by
using Kickstarter.com; the web-based program which was begun in 2009 and
provides a means for people like you and me to fund the projects of artists and
writers in whom we are interested. Another novel idea befitting of the
alternate universe which Mr. Lash has created. For more about Kickstarter and
“Zombie Wife and Other Tales of Supernatural Law” use this link;
And for a quick re-review of “The Monsters Meet on Court
Street” use this link;
Note: As far as I know this is a one of a kind. It’s a
Batton Lash “Yellow Submarine” from 1971. We served on board together for a
couple of years in Brooklyn and he drew this one day. I’d gladly return it, but
it has my locker combination written on the back…
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