2025 is set to be a monumental year for DC Comics, with one of the most anticipated releases being the sequel to the beloved Batman: Hush storyline, aptly titled Batman: Hush 2. Fans are thrilled to see DC's President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer, Jim Lee, helm this eagerly awaited continuation of the saga that originally captivated readers from 2002 to 2004. The excitement kicks off with Batman #158, hitting the shelves in March.
DC has provided fans with an enticing extended preview of Batman #158, along with sneak peeks at Batman #159 and a showcase of the stunning variant covers for the Hush 2 series (or H2sh, as some fans call it). Dive into the visual feast with the slideshow gallery below:
Batman: Hush 2 Preview Gallery
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Since the original Hush storyline concluded, DC has explored various narratives related to Hush, but Batman: Hush 2 marks the first time the original creative team is reuniting. The iconic team of writer Jeph Loeb, artist Jim Lee, inker Scott Williams, colorist Alex Sinclair, and letterer Richard Starkings are back to deliver a sequel that promises to live up to its predecessor.
Building on the recent epilogue in the Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition, Hush 2 introduces a gripping new mystery. Batman discovers evidence that his childhood friend Tommy Elliot, aka Hush, has survived their last encounter. This revelation sets the stage for a thrilling narrative where Hush cunningly manipulates Batman's allies and enemies.
Scheduled to run from Batman #158 to #163, the first issue of Hush 2 will be available on March 26. Following this arc, DC plans to relaunch the series with a fresh #1 issue and a new costume, ushering in a new era for the Dark Knight under the creative direction of writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jimenez.
For a comprehensive look at what DC has in store for 2025, don't miss our insights into DC's upcoming slate and our list of the most anticipated comics of the year.
