Hoodrat

Hoodrat on Base

Hoodrat, the bat/rat-like creature in Matt Furie’s *The Night Riders*, is one of four enigmatic characters in this wordless, dreamlike story. Though the book doesn't provide names, the endnotes reveal Hoodrat’s identity through a dedication to Furie’s pet rats, Wat and Fox. Given the connection to Furie’s love for rats, it’s clear that the bat-like creature is aptly named, adding a personal touch to the surreal narrative.