2025 is set to be a monumental year for DC Comics, with one of the most anticipated releases being the much-awaited Batman: Hush 2. It's a rare occasion when DC's President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer, Jim Lee, steps in to helm a monthly Batman comic. Launching in March with Batman #158, this series serves as a direct sequel to the critically acclaimed Hush saga, which captivated readers from 2002 to 2004.
DC has unveiled an exciting extended preview of Batman #158, along with an early sneak peek at Batman #159 and a variety of stunning variant covers that will be part of the Hush 2 (or H2sh, as some fans call it) series. You can explore all of these in our slideshow gallery below:
Batman: Hush 2 Preview Gallery
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While DC has explored several Hush-related narratives in the years following the original saga, Batman: Hush 2 marks the first time the original creative team has reunited. The sequel brings back writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee, alongside inker Scott Williams, colorist Alex Sinclair, and letterer Richard Starkings.
Hush 2 continues from the recent epilogue story featured in the Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition. The Dark Knight uncovers evidence that his childhood friend, Tommy Elliot, survived their last encounter, setting the stage for a new mystery. In this sequel, Hush cunningly manipulates Batman's network of allies and adversaries.
Hush 2 will unfold across Batman #158-163, with Batman #158 scheduled for release on March 26. Following this, 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 guidance of writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jimenez.
For more insights into DC's exciting lineup for 2025, don't miss our coverage on what to expect from DC this year, and take a look at our list of the most anticipated comics of 2025.
