2025 is set to be a monumental year for DC Comics, with one of the most anticipated projects being the long-awaited sequel to the iconic "Batman: Hush" saga—titled "Batman: Hush 2." It's a rare occurrence when DC's President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee takes charge of a monthly Batman comic. Launching in March with Batman #158, this new storyline is a direct continuation of the critically acclaimed Hush series that originally ran from 2002 to 2004.
DC has given fans an enticing extended preview of Batman #158, as well as an early glimpse of Batman #159 and a showcase of the various variant covers that will accompany the Hush 2 (or H2sh, as some call it) arc. You can explore the full preview in the slideshow gallery below:
Batman: Hush 2 Preview Gallery
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While DC has released several Hush-related stories over the years, "Batman: Hush 2" marks the first time the original creative team has come back together. This sequel reunites writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee, along with inker Scott Williams, colorist Alex Sinclair, and letterer Richard Starkings.
Building on the recent epilogue featured in the "Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition," Hush 2 introduces a new mystery. Batman discovers evidence that his childhood friend Tommy Elliot, aka Hush, survived their last encounter. This revelation sets the stage for Hush to manipulate Batman's allies and enemies in a thrilling new narrative.
The "Batman: Hush 2" storyline will unfold across Batman #158-163, with the first issue hitting stores on March 26. Following the conclusion of this arc, DC plans to relaunch the series with a new #1 issue and a fresh costume, ushering in a new era for the Dark Knight, led by writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jimenez.
For more insights into DC's 2025 lineup, don't miss our coverage on what to expect from DC in 2025 and our list of the most anticipated comics of the year.
