2025 is set to be a landmark year for DC Comics, and one of the most anticipated projects is the eagerly awaited Batman: Hush 2. It's a rare and exciting occasion when DC's President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer, Jim Lee, takes charge of a monthly Batman comic. This sequel to the critically acclaimed Hush saga, which originally ran from 2002 to 2004, begins in March's Batman #158.
DC has unveiled an extensive preview of Batman #158, along with a sneak peek at Batman #159 and a showcase of the numerous variant covers featured in Hush 2 (or H2sh, as some fans call it). You can explore the entire gallery in the slideshow below:
Batman: Hush 2 Preview Gallery
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While DC has released several stories related to Hush in the years following the original series, 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, alongside inker Scott Williams, colorist Alex Sinclair, and letterer Richard Starkings.
Hush 2 expands on the recent epilogue included in the Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition. The Dark Knight uncovers evidence that his childhood friend Tommy Elliot, also known as Hush, survived their last confrontation. This revelation sets the stage for a new mystery, as Hush begins to manipulate Batman's network of allies and adversaries.
Hush 2 will be serialized in Batman #158-163, with the first issue, #158, hitting the shelves on March 26. Following this storyline, DC plans to relaunch the series with a new #1 issue and a fresh costume. This new era for the Dark Knight will be crafted by writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jimenez.
For more insights into DC's upcoming projects, check out what to expect from DC in 2025 and discover our most anticipated comics of 2025.
