Batman: Hush (2022) #1: Batman Day Special Edition

by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee (Penciller), Scott Williams (Inker)

In honor of Batman Day, DC presents a special edition of 2002’s Batman #608, the first chapter of Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee’s seminal 12-part mystery spanning Gotham City and the Dark Knight’s greatest foes! Who is Hush? And why does he want revenge on Bruce Wayne? It all starts here.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Dc Comics, Batman

34 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 13, 2022

About the author

Joseph "Jeph" Loeb III is an Emmy and WGA nominated American film and television writer, producer and award-winning comic book writer. Loeb was a Co-Executive Producer on the NBC hit show Heroes, and formerly a producer/writer on the TV series Smallville and Lost.

A four-time Eisner Award winner and five-time Wizard Fan Awards winner (see below), Loeb's comic book career includes work on many major characters, including Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Hulk, Captain America, Cable, Iron Man, Daredevil, Supergirl, the Avengers, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, much of which he has produced in collaboration with artist Tim Sale, who provides the comic art seen on Heroes.

Reviews

[Krystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, I LOVED the artwork of this one!

Vivid imagery and the story races into things quick smart. Plenty of villains making themselves known and dropping hints for more nefarious deeds to come.

Really enjoyed this, though I'll probably look for a collection rather than jumping on the reissue of the singles. But who knows? It's pretty stunning and I think I might be hooked!

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nails Nathan, Tommy Harper, Carlos Valdez, and Spider Hancock…someone is recruiting them…trying to build a team.

The story is scattered and all over the place, especially in the beginning.

This Batman is very buff, though. 👍

Some of the print gets really, really tiny in this edition. 🤓

Batman rescues the little boy; the ransom money is still an issue, though.

Killer Croc confronts them…but there’s a dilemma. None of this is his M.O. Who is he in cahoots with??

Catwoman’s appearance is welcome. Her struggles with going legit are interesting.

And Catwoman’s co-conspirator is an interesting surprise…

(tf is up with this cover?!? the ebook has a real one....grrr)

[Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

We picked this up on Batman Day. I have not read Hush yet, so this is my introduction. Interesting story. I like that Poison Ivy is incorporated into this. Som eof the art is appealing, but the overall look and feel is not my style.

Looking forward to read this series when I get to it.

[DOUGLAS J BERRY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Batman day preview.

Lavish color artwork. Batman is taking on some classic villains who are acting strange. No robin yet but the ladies are getting in some stylish hits.

[Indy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

Very entertaining story for Batman fans. Has the usual plot twists and turns that you would expect in a Batman adventure.

[Ron · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just a reread

[Kyle Penney · Rating 3 out of 5]

Is only the first chapter

First chapter of a long and enjoyable story. However, doesn't come with the rest. Making it more of a demo or tease then anything.