2025 is set to be a monumental year for DC Comics, with one of the most anticipated projects being the sequel to the iconic Batman saga, Batman: Hush 2. This eagerly awaited continuation is spearheaded by none other than DC's President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer, Jim Lee, who is returning to helm a monthly Batman comic. The storyline will launch in Batman #158 in March, serving as a direct sequel to the critically acclaimed Hush saga that ran from 2002 to 2004.
DC has unveiled an extended preview of Batman #158, offering fans an early look at Batman #159 and showcasing a variety of stunning variant covers for the Hush 2 series, also known as H2sh. You can explore these captivating visuals in the slideshow gallery below:
Batman: Hush 2 Preview Gallery
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While DC has released several stories centered around Hush since the original series concluded, Batman: Hush 2 marks the first time the original creative team has reunited for a sequel. The team includes writer Jeph Loeb, artist Jim Lee, inker Scott Williams, colorist Alex Sinclair, and letterer Richard Starkings. Building on the narrative from the recent epilogue in the Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition, Hush 2 introduces a new mystery. Batman uncovers evidence that his childhood friend Tommy Elliot, aka Hush, survived their last confrontation and is now manipulating the Dark Knight's allies and enemies.
Hush 2 will be featured in Batman #158-163, with the first issue, #158, set to hit stores on March 26. Following this, DC plans to relaunch the series with a new #1 issue, introducing a fresh costume and a new era for the Dark Knight, crafted by writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jimenez.
For more insights into DC's upcoming projects, delve into what to expect from DC in 2025 and discover our most anticipated comics of the year.
