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. This exciting continuation is especially noteworthy because it marks the return of DC's President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer, Jim Lee, to the helm of a monthly Batman comic. The storyline kicks off in Batman #158, scheduled for release in March, and serves as a direct follow-up to the critically acclaimed Hush series that ran from 2002 to 2004.
DC has provided fans with an extended preview of Batman #158, as well as an early look at Batman #159 and a showcase of the various variant covers that will be part of the Hush 2 (or H2sh) series. You can explore all these exciting visuals in the slideshow gallery below:
Batman: Hush 2 Preview Gallery
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While DC has explored several Hush-related storylines in the years following the original series, Batman: Hush 2 stands out as the first to be crafted by the original creative team. This sequel brings back the powerhouse team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee, joined by 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 delves into a new mystery. The Dark Knight uncovers evidence that his childhood friend, Tommy Elliot, survived their last confrontation, setting the stage for Hush to manipulate Batman's network of allies and adversaries.
Batman: Hush 2 will unfold across Batman #158-163, with the first issue 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 more insights into DC's upcoming projects, explore what to expect from DC in 2025 and discover our most anticipated comics of the year.
