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Batman: Hush (Batman (Single issues) #608-619)

by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee (Illustrator), Scott Williams (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator)

4.22 · rating details · 1,726 ratings · 119 reviews

BATMAN: HUSH is a thrilling mystery of action, intrigue, and deception penned by Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN) and illustrated by comics superstar Jim Lee (ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER) in which Batman sets out to discover the identity of a mysterious mastermind using the Joker, Riddler, Ra's al Ghul and the Dark Knight's other enemies - and allies - as...more

Paperback, 320 pages

Published August 18th 2009 by DC Comics (first published 2004)

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Mar 18, 2011

Brad rated it

Shelves: comic-books, graphic-novel, geekdom

Never have I read such an emotionally satisfying Batman tale.

As much as I love The Dark Knight Returns (and what sixteen year old comic book geek in 1986 didn't?), there is something inaccessible about Frank Miller’s Batman that always pushed me two paces to the side. Jeph Loeb’s Batman, though, is a different guy.

Well, he’s the same guy, but Batman Hush invites us into Batman/Bruce in a way I’ve never experienced. I can’t pin down exactly why, but there are a few possibilit...moreNever have I read such an emotionally satisfying Batman tale.

As much as I love The Dark Knight Returns (and what sixteen year old comic book geek in 1986 didn't?), there is something inaccessible about Frank Miller’s Batman that always pushed me two paces to the side. Jeph Loeb’s Batman, though, is a different guy.

Well, he’s the same guy, but Batman Hush invites us into Batman/Bruce in a way I’ve never experienced. I can’t pin down exactly why, but there are a few possibilities. First, he’s physically and emotionally vulnerable in ways I didn’t expect. He doesn’t just take a beating; he comes as close to death as he’s ever come, and it weakens him for every fight he faces for the rest of the comic. He doesn’t just care about people around him, he actually falls in love, opens himself to love and embraces the love that was always and already there. The invulnerable Batman and “Teflon” Bruce actually come together with a little bit of humanity, and this time around he actually listens to his allies and takes advice. Wow! Second, it could be that, for the first time since the Dark Knight era of Batman dawned, I’ve read a story arc that put Batman’s need for vengeance at the end of the queue. It still appears, particularly in Batman’s umpteenth beating of the Joker, but it doesn’t dominate the man, which means it doesn’t dominate the story. Third, and maybe most importantly, Batman Hush finally finds a balance between the Dark Knight and the World’s Greatest Detective. The two incarnations become one. Sure the mystery is a bit clunky, but Loeb really tries to deliver suspense, offering clues and red herrings like all good mystery writers should, and the cracks in the mystery are mercifully papered over by Jim Lee’s stunning pencils. Which leads to number four -- the art. Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Catwoman, Lois Lane, Huntress, Oracle, they’re all sexy as hell. Nightwing, Robin, Superman, Batman, they all look the part of heroes. Joker, Clayface, Killer Croc, Scarecrow, R’as Al Ghul, Two-Face, Riddler, they all have their menace and madness intact. The flashbacks are beautiful, the action is often in motion, literally, the depth of the landscape and even the rain of Gotham is tangible. It is truly a luscious visual experience, and it perfectly captures all of the things Loeb wanted his Batman/Bruce to be.

Batman Hush hit every emotional chord in me, and I loved being played. Even Batman’s mindfuck victory over the mastermind of the Hush conspiracy was what I wanted it to be. And then Selina Kyle walked away. So perfect.

Now, I admit that there are thematically superior Batman tales (most of Miller’s work and Alan Moore’s unparalleled The Killing Joke come to mind), but Batman Hush is know slouch, and it did everything else very right. For the first time in a long time I could actually see myself choosing a DC title over a Marvel -- that's gotta be worth five stars.(less)

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Aug 06, 2008

matt rated it

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Shelves: comic-books

I guess I'm mostly alone in not thinking much about this title -- but here are my reasons:

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I don't think Lee's artwork is right for this story. I know this is a very "personal taste" kind of thing - but so be it. His work is very "high-def", and I think mysteries are more effective with subtle, even murky images...I don't want to see each individual sinew...more

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Aug 02, 2010

Frank rated it

Shelves: graphic-novels-comics, 3-star-rating

Not bad, but not great.

This story is taken from the main Batman line of comics (ends on issue #619).

It also introduces a villian: Hush. Hush is a a man that lurks around through the story in a generic coat and a bandaged face.

First, what made this book not so great. Tons of plot holes. You never really figure out why Hush was tied into everything. They should of just pushed Hush out of the story and made him as a feature in 1 issue. Hush doesn't make that...more

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Apr 24, 2010

CJ - You Carry On As If I Don't Love You rated it

Shelves: graphic-novels, dark-themes

Awesome. I love Catwoman so anything with her is immediately a three star and then in throw in Batman's internal issues, Hush's ability to be one of the worst yet one of the best villians in awhile made this book worth it for plot and dialogue.

Not to mention that the art is perfect and well-done.

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Aug 21, 2010

Greg Pettit rated it

Shelves: comics, library

I was surfing around the web looking at lists of "Best Graphic Novels," and this one came up frequently so I thought I'd give it a try. I didn't really think it was that great.

It has received a lot of acclaim, mainly because it developed and changed characters and relationships within Batman's world fairly significantly. Unfortunately, I just found the story too convoluted, and trying too hard to include everything and the kitchen sink.

I also disagree with the ...more

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Feb 03, 2010

Akie rated it

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Shelves: depressing, graphic-novels

The Absolute editions of graphic novels are well worth their high price tag. The art is better, the colors lusher, & the extras give people who like to take things apart to see how they work (I am definitely in this number) a long, lingering glance at the artistic process of creating a piece of art. Jeph Loeb is one of my favorite Batman writers, & the art in this is a step up from his other with Tim Sale (Haunted Knight, The Long Halloween, Dark Victory, When In Rome). The plot is a masterpiece...more

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Aug 10, 2011

Clark rated it

I've always wanted to read Hush since it was published about nine years ago, but I never got around to it until this year. (Until recently, I was a lapsed comic reader). I discovered a used copy of a softcover Hush for a great price and I snapped it up. I probably could have read it in one day, but I took my time with it and read it in two.

Was it the best Batman/DC graphic novel I've read? No, that honour belongs to either Identity Crisis or The Killing Joke -- but I would rank it am...moreI've always wanted to read Hush since it was published about nine years ago, but I never got around to it until this year. (Until recently, I was a lapsed comic reader). I discovered a used copy of a softcover Hush for a great price and I snapped it up. I probably could have read it in one day, but I took my time with it and read it in two.

Was it the best Batman/DC graphic novel I've read? No, that honour belongs to either Identity Crisis or The Killing Joke -- but I would rank it among a top ten list.

The story begins with a typical Batman mission: rescuing a kidnapped (and privileged) boy from Killer Croc, who wants to ransom the boy for millions of dollars. What is odd is that Killer Croc has a team of well-trained mercenaries as back-up. That raises a red flag for the Caped Crusader because, in his words, Croc's not "smart" enough to come up with such a scheme.

Catwoman manages to steal the ransom, which leads to a brief chase across the Gotham cityscape. But someone cuts his Bat-line! This leads to a terrible fall and Bruce's life appears to hangs in the balance. From the beginning, red flags are there for Batman to see -- but will he piece them together in time? A rogues gallery of Gotham villains -- Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, the Joker and Ra's Al Ghul -- make it difficult for him to sort fact from fiction.

The story plays out like a mystery, and while I agree that Batman should have noticed all the red flags sooner than he did, Jeph Loeb did give him reasons not to realize them -- his budding romance with Catwoman being one of them!

Jeph Loeb attempts to humanize Batman, who has often been potrayed in the comics as almost incapable of slipping up as the World's Greatest Detective. He also introduces the character of Thomas Elliot: a childhood friend of Bruce who had bonded with him during their youth but had lost contact after the murder of Bruce's parents in Crime Alley.

The story was good when it explored Batman's complicated relationships with members of his Bat-family, villains and the love-hate connection with Selina Kyle/Catwoman. The mystery angle was not executed as well, because by the time I read two-thirds of it, I had figured out where the story was headed. Maybe I had too much faith in Batman's detective skills -likely the fanboy in me- but I was willing to give the Dark Knight the benefit of the doubt because the emotions he has tried so long to suppress were the main reasons he wasn't at the top of his game as he tried to figure out who was manipulating him and why.

Having said that, I enjoyed the ride immensely and Jim Lee's art leapt from the pages. I would recommend any Batfan to pick up Hush and explore how it could be possible that anyone could pull the wool over the eyes of not only "The Detective" -- but his greatest enemies as well.(less)

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Aug 22, 2011

Matt Spencer rated it

This book is already often hailed as one of the great Batman tales, and in many ways it comes oh so close to working as such, and the best moments are so stellar and memorable that I'm very tempted to give it a total pass. But here's the thing: if you're a fan, it's an irresistible treat, though it's probably an incomprehensible mess to anyone else. To put it in perspective, consider the all-time Bat-classic, Frank Miller's BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS. There's a lot to please any devoted fan...moreThis book is already often hailed as one of the great Batman tales, and in many ways it comes oh so close to working as such, and the best moments are so stellar and memorable that I'm very tempted to give it a total pass. But here's the thing: if you're a fan, it's an irresistible treat, though it's probably an incomprehensible mess to anyone else. To put it in perspective, consider the all-time Bat-classic, Frank Miller's BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS. There's a lot to please any devoted fan, but you could throw it at pretty much anyone who doesn't usually read comics but appreciates a fine tale well told in general, and assuming they grasp the basic concept of costumed crime-fighting superheroes, they'll get it and be rocked by it. Because it takes what's great about the basic material, captures the universal essence, and tells a powerful story with it. This compiles a year's worth of storyline, originally published in 25/30-page issues, collected into graphic novel format. It's a mystery tale involving an unseen new enemy somehow manipulating all of Batman's friends and foes alike, in some elaborate revenge scheme. So yeah, if you're a Batman fan (and I am, hardcore), whatever you love best about Bats and his world - the all-star rogue's gallery, urban grit, high adventure, techno-thriller exploits(would LOVE to see Christopher Nolan film something like Batman's boarding of the LexCorp1 jet), shadowy Gothic horror, quirky romance - it's all here, and often done beautifully. But the individual chapters tend to work better as semi-standalone "showcase" pieces (here a classic Joker/Harley dust-up, there a visit to Metropolis to team up with Superman, here some swashbuckling with Ra's Al Ghul in the Far East) - it's all here, brilliantly, vibrantly, crisply rendered by Jim Lee. Where it ultimately falls apart, though, is as cohesive larger story that feels like a credible, coherently constructed mystery when all's said and done. Which isn't to say everything about the running plot elements fails, or doesn't build on itself chapter to chapter properly. This is a game-changer in the Batwoman/Catwoman dynamic, and how that relationship develops and shifts is compelling, moving and surprising. Many of the same themes of trust and the lack/loss of it are explored similarly to in THE DARK KNIGHT movie, though on a far broader, more fantastically elaborate canvas. The inclusion of Bruce Wayne's childhood friend Thomas Elliot doesn't quite go anywhere and its important to the plot is ultimately rather predictable, though the flashbacks to the two as kids shed some truly unique new character development for Bruce. In the end, though, I found myself wishing writer Jeph Loeb (who's penned many other brilliant Bat-tales) hadn't let his own inner-fanboy get quite so much in the way of his inner craftsman this go-round. He should have kept things tighter, because many of those aforementioned showcase pieces would have worked better as their own stand-alone, better-fleshed-out tales. By throwing in everything but the kitchen sink here, he robs the whole of functionality as a mystery. The #1 rule of a good mystery story is "Don't cheat." As in, you should be able to be shocked and delighted by the revelations, not because they come out of left field, but because they subvert your perceptions of what you've witnessed already. You should be able look back over everything *within the story* and see how it all fits together. It's one thing to find yourself going, "Oh, so THAT'S what the Riddler's presence earlier was actually all about! Now I get it!" Quite another to go, "So that red herring back there's supposed to make sense because some other writer in some Batman story I haven't read said the Riddler had a brain tumor?" Or worse, "Oh, so... that earlier thing that happened was actually because Clay-Face was impersonating so-and-so... I guess that makes sense... Maybe it would have occurred to me if I'd read more Clayface stories." And worst, the big "HOW THE FUCK DID THE VILLAIN EVEN SET THAT UP AT THE BEGINNING?" mystery is explained with the presence of some guy from way-back-when who even I've never heard of, so I highly doubt most casual readers would. And the "Hush" character's actual motivation, when revealed, winds up feeling under-explored to the point where it actually renders a previously complex, fascinating character rather shallow (this is further fleshed out and given its proper due in Paul Dini's sequel HEART OF HUSH, which continues threads from this and gets a lot right that this gets wrong). This book is really at its strongest when exploring interpersonal character moments. Which isn't mutually exclusive with the splashy high-flying ass-kicking, but rather a great way to show character-revealed/tested-in-high-stakes-conflict: the Superman guest-star section is a particular hoot; one moment during the Joker part of the story had me wincing and clenching my teeth in physical and emotional pain; and if you're NOT rooting hardcore for Catwoman to kick Poison Ivy's ass, then you're probably a wishy-washy putz or skeevy sociopath who I don't want to know. Then again, this is often what makes me wish the subplots were part of their own thing (If you're gonna bring in Harvey Two-Face and have him undergo such a major character shift, then for fucksake that deserves proper breathing room, not just a plot device). It probably sounds like I have more complaints than praise for this, though I deeply enjoyed it far more than I didn't. It's ultimately less than the sum of its parts, though said parts are pound for pound richly rewarding. (less)

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Jul 23, 2011

Kurt rated it

I don't really see the appeal of this book... Yes, the art is nice, in a nineties way, and the pace is pretty good over the span of the whole collection. There are some fight scenes and some explorations of Batman continuity, but.. it's not good. The story is presented as a mystery, in which one character is shown to be the only real suspect, and then after ten issues or so, other suspects emerge momentarily but never for more than a few pages. Is a reader supposed to be surprised at the semi-re...more

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Jun 22, 2011

Chip'sBookBinge rated it

Hush had a lot of things going for it from Jeph Loeb doing the words to mega-superstar Jim Lee on pencils and his trusty sidekick inker extraordinaire Scott Williams and the amazing colors of Alex Sinclair. With all these elements in place, did Hush live up to the hype?

A resounding yes. The first thing you will obviously take notice of when opening the book is of course Jim's amazing art. The guy just continues to top himself with each and every book he does. And he does not disappoint...more

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Apr 22, 2011

Aaron rated it

Batman is up to his cowl with supervillains in this graphic novel which collects the earliest issues of the the Batman: Hush comic book series. The adventures kicks off with Batman on the trail of Killer Croc, who has uncharacteristically kidnapped a Gotham City boy with the hopes of getting a ransom. The authorities planned to just pay him off, but Batman knows that won't guarantee the boy's safety. He arrives on the scene shortly after the money is delivered. Batman is there just in time t...moreBatman is up to his cowl with supervillains in this graphic novel which collects the earliest issues of the the Batman: Hush comic book series. The adventures kicks off with Batman on the trail of Killer Croc, who has uncharacteristically kidnapped a Gotham City boy with the hopes of getting a ransom. The authorities planned to just pay him off, but Batman knows that won't guarantee the boy's safety. He arrives on the scene shortly after the money is delivered. Batman is there just in time to save the day and capture Killer Croc, who seems to be mutating even further away from his humanity.

During the battle, the bag of ransom money is taken by someone else. After a short chase, Batman realizes that the thief is actually Catwoman. While she is known for thievery, it is not usually in the form of picking over other people's prizes. It quickly becomes clear that someone else is pulling the strings in this situation and that person proves to be Poison Ivy.

Once he figures it out, Batman finds himself working with Catwoman as they chase down Poison Ivy, who has made her way to Metropolis, Superman's turf. That is clearly going to lead to an epic fight when considering all the names involved, but the cast won't play out quite like one might expect, particularly as it becomes clear that Ivy is not necessarily at the top of this villainous pyramid. Someone named Hush, who is covered in bandages is really the one directing things.

As all of this is going on, Batman is also confronted with a bit of Bruce Wayne's past when a childhood friend turns up just in time to save the day. Dr. Thomas Elliott is called in to perform surgery on Bruce after a particularly difficult crime fighting spree. For Bruce, this brings back a series of childhood memories that are foretelling in the direction that the comic book series is going to go.

The crisp and detailed illustrations really capture the mood of the tale as it progresses. This is most evident as the story shifts from the shadows of Gotham to the eternally bright Metropolis. Each city's heroes exemplify their cities.

The story is great, though, the one disappointment is that DC does not seem to have continued with collecting the Hush storyline in later graphic novel volumes so the reader is left hanging without the situation being totally resolved even as this stage of Hush's plan is concluded.(less)

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Oct 15, 2010

Stephen rated it

Shelves: comics-graphic-novels, 2000-2005

2.5 stars. This was a pretty good Batman story but I went into it with such high expectations that when I finished I was a little disappointed. Overall, I enjoyed it but it is not among my favorite Batman stories. I did, however, really like the art by Jim Lee.

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Nov 17, 2011

Nick Kives rated it

Great premise, but poor execution. I was enjoying this a lot till about the last chapter and half. Take 12 chapters for the big reveal but no real explanation of how he figured out who Batman was, or even more remote, how Harold was connected. No real motivation for his hatred of Bats either. I enjoy some of Jeph Loeb's work, but this wasn't up there, but Jim Lee's art is impressive despite the change to Huntress' costume. This is the series that Lee drew the iconic pose of Batman standing on ...more

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Sep 21, 2011

Ceilidh rated it

Gorgeous artwork (Jim Lee is pretty unbeatable when he's on his game) but the story doesn't feel as fresh or interesting as the last Batman work by Loeb I read, The Long Hallowe'en. This feels like a polished up retread of the well worn Batman detective stories, which is fine but the story just doesn't hold up for me. Luckily, the character interactions are much more interesting, although no villain is really given enough page time to truly make a deep impact, and I'm a sucker for some sharp Bat...more

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Jul 15, 2011

Rajesh.amigos rated it

Recommends it for: Anybody who likes Graphic novels :)

Shelves: graphic-novels

The reason to read this graphic book is the art by Jim Lee. The details in every panel by Jim Lee would put a samsung series 9 to shame. And if you are the pervert types, you can get yourself an orgasm by the B&B of Catwoman and Poison Ivy :)

The story in itself is good; though not something you would remember but & for itself. Sometimes, things get a little choppy and too hard to believe; but the drawings by Jim Lee save the day.

There are some great dialogues in the book as ...more

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Oct 09, 2011

Zulmajdi Zainal Abidin rated it

Recommends it for: Everyone and also to every fanboy who loves The Dark Knight

Recommended to Zulmajdi by: IGN

Shelves: my-shelf

Another great tales weave by Mr Loeb, and Jim Lee's art is amazing :)From the get go this book literally held you in its grasp and never let you go, that is until the curtain call. It's the type of story that's keep building and building right until the coup de grace, the revealing of the shadowy "Hush"..For me, the Dark Knight tales has always been something to look forward too and eventhough it tooks 1989 Batman's movie to open my eyes to the caped crusader, but I'm a newbie plain a...more

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Mar 15, 2011

Tung rated it

Shelves: graphic-novels

The best graphic novels combine beautiful artwork with an engaging plot and story; and by this definition, Hush is a complete success. The story begins with Batman rescuing a child from one of his nemeses, Killer Croc. While Batman is occupied doing so, Catwoman steals a suitcase full of money from Killer Croc. In the ensuing pages, Batman has to figure out why and how Catwoman and Killer Croc are involved together (along with a host of other Batman nemeses including the Joker, Harley Quinn, and...more

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Feb 01, 2011

Grant Little rated it

Hush.... Well I have to say this is a very good graphic novel. Its not very long, only 12 issues, but its very intense with a deep mystery of Batman trying to figure out who is playing a "game" with him. Multiple villains start to get in on the ordeal including The Joker, Harley Quinn, Riddler, Clayface, and a couple more of your favorites. They kind of team up in a weird sense to play a game on Batman, to see if he can solve what's going on around him with all the weird crimes. Th...more

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Dec 11, 2010

Jonathan rated it

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Shelves: batman, recommended

It's an enjoyable mixed bag. The art is pretty, and it alters the cannon in some unusual and enjoyable ways. These changes are the main reason to read this book, and they will either infuriate you or make you grin at the possibility of actual, well, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT in a Batman book. I loved that "Hush" made permenent changes to some characters, and comes extremely close to bringing permenent changes to others--so close that you'll believe, for a moment, that they'll actually happ...moreIt's an enjoyable mixed bag. The art is pretty, and it alters the cannon in some unusual and enjoyable ways. These changes are the main reason to read this book, and they will either infuriate you or make you grin at the possibility of actual, well, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT in a Batman book. I loved that "Hush" made permenent changes to some characters, and comes extremely close to bringing permenent changes to others--so close that you'll believe, for a moment, that they'll actually happen, something that is rare in comics. I cannot get into any examples without spoiling half the fun, but suffice to say that I didn't expect the stuff with Poison Ivy in Metropolis. ;)

That said, there's a lot to criticize here. It's pretty obvious from the start who the big villain will turn out to be, and his "big plan" doesn't really have much point or make all that much sense, which makes the ending a bit unsatisfying. Worse, there's an excess of cheese--Loeb has a tendency to write lines like, "What's wrong? Cat got your--well, you know," when Catwoman is involved, or "Faster than a speeding--well, you know," when Superman is involved. The book also uses Batman's narration to recap on who every character is, usually while Batman is fighting them. If you already know the character its needless and somewhat awkward backtracking that limits the tension, but if you're not already familiar with the character you're left going, "Wait who is this who Batman is fighting? Okay. Okay reading about it. Okay so that's who he is. Oh look the fight's done." The result for such readers is that, by the time you learn the backstory enough to understand the battle, the battle is over. By and large the battles are reasonably enjoyable, but not mind blowing, and are so plentiful that they start feeling gratuitous.

The storytelling honestly reminded me a lot of the video game "Batman: Arkham Asylum" in terms of how it seemed designed to tie in as many villains as possible. "Arkham Asylum" was, of course, released much later, but the point remains. It doesn't help that The Joker, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, and Scarecrow appear in both this and "Arkham Asylum." I'd even say that "Arkham Asylum" had a better story, one that made more sense and had a more satisfying ending, but that might be because the ever-rich, always-entertaining Joker was its main villain. The Joker is barely in "Hush," and had he been so, it might have just ended up being yet another "The Joker has a crazy plan to try and drive someone insane" story, which might be new for a video game like "Arkham Asylum," but it's be old hat for Batman comics ("Killing Joke," etc.). So I'm not complaining about The Joker barely being in it. I do think that Hush could have been a much more creative and interesting and surprising villain, though. He's pretty boring, and when he's your most important villain in the book, that's a problem.

Why give three stars when I acknowledge so many problems that the book has? Because the good points are largely spoilers so I'm not going to talk about them in great detail.

Recommended to open minded Batman fans who don't mind the cannon being messed with, or to Batman newbies who still are somewhat familiar with the characters.(less)

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Jan 27, 2010

Brandon rated it

Shelves: graphic-novels, fiction, read-in-2009, the-dark-knight

About two years ago I was getting extremely excited for the long awaited sequel to Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins, The Dark Knight. Shortly after the DVD release of Begins and the comic collection that accompanied the special edition, I looked at graphic novels in a different light. They were a medium which could supply me with darker and more satisfying Batman tales which would in turn hold me over until my viewing of Dark Knight. What started as an interest, soon turned into the beginning o...more

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Aug 01, 2008

Kimberlee rated it

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Shelves: to-buy, favorites

Oh my goodness, so amazing. Great story, and very introspective. I was thinking about how the writing style for comics has evolved since 1939. The older comics have enormous amounts of dialogue describing what is happening in detail. ("Yes! I've broken free! Now, if I can just get to the laser before Joker can fire it on the unsuspecting masses... just a few more steps... there!") Holy Exposition, Batman! What really brought this to mind was the amazing use of thought to move the story...more

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Nov 28, 2011

Sean Brower rated it

Shelves: graphic-novel

Oh my gods... aside from a couple of really random moments (like a visit from Krypto (Superdog)), this collection was one of the coolest pieces in Batman history. Absolutely wonderful storyline. This is what comics and graphic novels are all about.

A note on the edition: thankfully, all the *Hush* volumes are combined into one, but the manufacture design joined each page at the spine, and it's really hard to enjoy the wonderful cross-page images because of that.

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Jun 08, 2011

Jeremy rated it

Shelves: comics

I'm currently in Vancouver which has a comic shop on almost every corner and so I picked this one up hearing good things about it. This was my first Jeph Loeb and I was unexpectedly very disappointed. I found his writing style very plain while the themes he tried to address remained dreadfully underdeveloped. This was an attempted mystery but it failed on all fronts - clunky, uninteresting, unintelligent. Won't be reading him again. Jim Lee's art was beautiful, though.

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May 28, 2011

Christy rated it

I didn't want to love any other Batman title as much as I love The Killing Joke. I mean it. But reading Hush over the course of an extended stay in an airport followed by two short flights, I knew that was a hopeless pursuit. The execution is as brilliant as the original concept, and the practical reunion of DC's finest can't be beat. At least, I think it can't. Ask me again after The Long Halloween.

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Nov 30, 2011

Jolene Haack rated it

Shelves: 100-2011

Normally, I blast through graphic novels. They only take twenty minutes or so to read so I don't waste time.

With this one, I couldn't bring myself to rush through it. The story was incredible. The writing was incredible. The art was incredible.

I'm growing to LOVE Jeph Loeb. And I'm realizing now how many TPBs I've read and loved that he wrote and I never realized it.

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Jan 12, 2012

Tim rated it

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Shelves: superheroes, comics

Jim Lee illustrates a middle-of-the-road, fairly mindless action story by the ever-mindless Jeph Loeb. Without the stellar visuals I'm not sure that this story would be as widely read as it has been. But the story isn't terrible, all things considered, for a Loeb story. Hush is certainly what cemented Jim Lee as an iconic Batman artist.

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Sep 17, 2011

Adrian Faulkner rated it

I'd been wanting to read this for some time, and picked it up as part of a digital deal. I'm a huge fan of Jim Lee's art so I loved that. The story twists and turns with an entire pantheon of Batman villians. Some twists better than others but the important thing is that I found myself turning pages, reading 'just another issue'.

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Mar 24, 2011

Travis rated it

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Awesome, awesome Batman Tale, worthy of all the praise it receives. I don't know why all the complaints about the artwork, it's phenominal, I love the way everyone is drawn. Some of the images still stick in my head. It was awesome to see so many villains involved. And they were all given time, it didn't feel like a rush job at all. The final reveal for the killer was a tiny bit disappointing but it was still a great story that had me guessing until the end. Anytime fire flies between the ...more

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Dec 20, 2011

Ronald rated it

The story started out interesting. But in the end it was just the writer trying to smash in all the classic villains from the 60s TV show before he moved on. Why do I saw that? Because in the end of the story nothing really changed in the Batman world. Even though that was the entire point of the story.

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Jun 30, 2011

Amanda rated it

Visually fabulous - love, love, love. A bit too ensemble-y for my taste, and relied more heavily on Batman's inner monologue than I would have liked, but it made sense given the story. I'm probably being too hard on this set - my expectations had set me up for a disappointment, methinks.

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