DC's 2025 lineup is shaping up to be a blockbuster, and the highly anticipated Batman: Hush 2 is arguably its crown jewel. It's a rare event: DC President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee helming a monthly Batman title. Launching in March's Batman #158, this storyline serves as a direct sequel to the celebrated Hush saga (2002-2004).
DC has unveiled an extended preview of Batman #158, along with sneak peeks at #159 and its diverse variant covers for Hush 2 (or H2sh, for the concise). View the preview gallery below:
Batman: Hush 2 Preview Gallery
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Significantly, Batman: Hush 2 marks the first time the original creative team reunites since the original series concluded. Writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee return, joined by inker Scott Williams, colorist Alex Sinclair, and letterer Richard Starkings.
Building upon the recent epilogue in Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition, the Dark Knight uncovers evidence that his childhood nemesis, Tommy Elliot (Hush), survived their last encounter. This sets the stage for a new enigma as Hush manipulates Batman's network of allies and adversaries.
Hush 2 will unfold across Batman #158-163, with #158 hitting shelves March 26th. Following this arc, DC will relaunch the series with a new #1 issue and a redesigned costume, ushering in a fresh chapter for the Dark Knight under writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jimenez.
For further details on DC's 2025 plans, explore our comprehensive preview of DC's 2025 releases and our list of the most anticipated comics of 2025.
