Billy Bat

Kevin Yamagata, a Japanese-American who served in World War II, has made a name for himself as the creator of the popular detective comic "Billy Bat." His comic is flying off the shelves, but things take a surprising turn when Kevin learns that his beloved character, Billy Bat, actually existed in a Japanese comic long before he came up with the idea. This revelation leaves him feeling uneasy, as he worries he might have subconsciously borrowed from someone else's work during his time in Japan. Determined to set things right, Kevin heads back to Japan to track down the original creator of Billy Bat and ask for permission to use the character. However, as he digs deeper into the origins of Billy Bat, he stumbles upon a chilling and complex web of murders that are somehow linked to the character he thought he invented. This journey not only challenges his understanding of creativity and originality but also pulls him into a dark history that he never expected to uncover. Kevin's quest becomes a thrilling exploration of art, inspiration, and the shadows that linger behind the stories we tell.