2025 is set to be a monumental year for DC Comics, and the buzz is all about the eagerly anticipated sequel, Batman: Hush 2. It's a rare treat to have DC's President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer, Jim Lee, steering the ship for a monthly Batman comic. Launching in March with Batman #158, this storyline serves as a direct follow-up to the critically acclaimed Hush saga that ran from 2002 to 2004.
DC has unveiled an extended preview of Batman #158, along with sneak peeks at Batman #159 and a showcase of the numerous variant covers for Hush 2 (or H2sh, as some fans call it). Dive into the visual feast with our slideshow gallery below:
Batman: Hush 2 Preview Gallery
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While DC has explored several Hush-related narratives since the original series concluded, Batman: Hush 2 marks the first time the original creative team has come back together. The sequel brings back writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee, joined by inker Scott Williams, colorist Alex Sinclair, and letterer Richard Starkings.
Hush 2 picks up from the recent epilogue featured in the Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition. The Dark Knight uncovers evidence that his childhood friend Tommy Elliot, aka Hush, survived their last confrontation. This revelation sets the stage for a fresh mystery, with Hush cunningly manipulating Batman's network of allies and foes.
Hush 2 will unfold across Batman #158-163, with the first issue, #158, hitting stores on March 26. Following 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 under the creative direction of writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jimenez.
For a deeper dive into DC's 2025 lineup, explore what's on the horizon for DC and discover our picks for the most anticipated comics of the year.
