DC Comics Unveils Batman: Hush 2 Preview Art

2025 is shaping up to be a monumental year for DC Comics fans, especially with the much-anticipated release of Batman: Hush 2. This sequel is a significant event, not just because it's a direct continuation of the critically acclaimed Hush saga that ran from 2002 to 2004, but also because it marks the return of DC's President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee to the monthly Batman comic starting with issue #158 in March.

DC has provided an exciting extended preview of Batman #158, along with sneak peeks at Batman #159 and a showcase of the numerous variant covers for the Hush 2 series, also known as H2sh. Fans can explore this thrilling preview in the slideshow gallery below:

Batman: Hush 2 Preview Gallery

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Since the original Hush saga concluded, DC has explored several storylines related to Hush, but Batman: Hush 2 stands out as the first to bring back the original creative team. The reunion of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee, along with inker Scott Williams, colorist Alex Sinclair, and letterer Richard Starkings, promises a faithful continuation of the saga. Hush 2 picks up from the recent epilogue featured in the Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition, where Batman uncovers evidence that his childhood friend Tommy Elliot, aka Hush, survived their last encounter. This revelation sets the stage for a new mystery as Hush manipulates Batman's circle of allies and enemies.

Hush 2 will unfold across Batman #158-163, with the first issue hitting stores on March 26. Following this, DC plans to relaunch the series with a new #1 issue and a fresh costume design, ushering in a new era for the Dark Knight under the creative direction of writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jimenez.

For more insights into DC's exciting lineup for 2025, be sure to check out what to expect from DC throughout the year, and don't miss our list of the most anticipated comics of 2025.