DC Comics Unveils Batman: Hush 2 Preview Art

2025 is set to be a monumental year for DC Comics, highlighted by the much-anticipated release of Batman: Hush 2. This sequel, a significant event for fans, marks the return of DC's President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee to the helm of a monthly Batman comic. Launching with Batman #158 in March, Hush 2 continues directly from the beloved Hush storyline that ran from 2002 to 2004, captivating fans with its intricate plot and stunning art.

DC has tantalized fans with an extended preview of Batman #158, as well as early glimpses of Batman #159 and a showcase of the variant covers that will accompany the Hush 2 (or H2sh) saga. You can explore these visuals in the slideshow gallery below:

Batman: Hush 2 Preview Gallery

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Although DC has explored Hush-themed narratives since the original's conclusion, Batman: Hush 2 is the first to be crafted by the original creative team. This reunion brings back writer Jeph Loeb, artist Jim Lee, inker Scott Williams, colorist Alex Sinclair, and letterer Richard Starkings, promising a continuation that honors the saga's roots.

Hush 2 picks up from the recent epilogue featured in the Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition. The storyline unfolds with Batman uncovering evidence that his childhood friend Tommy Elliot, aka Hush, survived their last confrontation. This revelation sets the stage for a new mystery where Hush cunningly manipulates Batman's allies and adversaries.

Scheduled for release across Batman #158-163, the saga begins with issue #158 hitting stores on March 26. Following this arc, 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 creative direction of writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jimenez.

For a deeper dive into DC's plans for 2025, be sure to explore what's on the horizon for DC and discover our list of the most anticipated comics of the year.