![]() Key Details Title: Batman Hush Writer: Jeph Loeb Artist: Jim Lee Year of Publication: 2002-2003 Goodreads - Link The caped crusader is hounded by an extensive line up of Villains from Batman's Rogue Gallery who are being manipulated by an unknown and shadowy new villain from Batman/ Bruce Wayne's past. Over the two volume novel, it features some intricate plots, memorable fight scenes and character moments, most notably is the relationship between Batman and Catwoman who by the end of the novel has wholeheartedly become and ally and more of Batman. The book doesn't disappoint in terms of pitting these villains against Batman which are brought to life in the powerful illustrations. Batman at times appears to be very muscular and larger than life which is reminiscent of the artwork of Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns. At the same time Villains like Killer Croc appear to be particularly savage and the Joker appears insane as ever. The comic is dotted with great two-spread splash pages where the action seems to be spilling off the pages The 2nd half of the story also features members of Batman's extended family. The emphasis on Family which features even the reintroduction of minor characters such as Harold who worked in the Bat cave is a central part of the story and is a key factor in the villains identity. The artwork by superstar artist Jim Lee takes centrestage and is definitely the highlight of the novel with a number of memorable scenes which are richly illustrated. It is definitely worth getting a hardcover edition of the book purely for the artwork. The artwork is matched by the intricate plot crafted by Jeph Loeb which keeps the reader guessing as to the identity of the Villain. The novel also has a number of big revelations which has implications for the wider Batman Canon including the big one such as Batman's Identity being revealed to certain characters. While it is more predictable and over the top than Loeb's early work on Batman the Long Halloween (See my earlier review) While some of the plot is a bit over the top and filled with too many coincidences, the artwork of the novel and the many memorable moments makes it well worth it and fully deserves its status as one of the great Batman titles of all time.
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