DC Comics Unveils Batman: Hush 2 Preview Art

2025 is shaping up to be a monumental year for DC Comics, and at the forefront is the highly anticipated sequel to the iconic storyline, Batman: Hush 2. This isn't just any comic; it's a direct continuation of the critically acclaimed Hush saga that ran from 2002 to 2004, and it marks a significant event as DC's President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee steps in to helm a monthly Batman comic starting with March's Batman #158.

DC has tantalized fans with an extended preview of Batman #158, as well as early glimpses of Batman #159 and a showcase of the stunning variant covers featured in Hush 2, or H2sh as some might call it. Dive into the visual feast in the slideshow gallery below:

Batman: Hush 2 Preview Gallery

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While DC has ventured into Hush-related stories since the original saga concluded, Batman: Hush 2 stands out as the first to reunite the original creative team. The legendary collaboration between writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee, along with inker Scott Williams, colorist Alex Sinclair, and letterer Richard Starkings, promises to reignite the magic of the original.

Hush 2 picks up from the epilogue in the Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition, revealing that Batman's childhood friend Tommy Elliot, aka Hush, has survived their last encounter. This sets the stage for a gripping new mystery where Hush cunningly manipulates Batman's allies and enemies.

The storyline will unfold across Batman #158-163, with the first issue hitting stores on March 26. Following this arc, DC will 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 plans for 2025, explore what's in store for the DC Universe and check out our list of the most anticipated comics of the year.