Unsettling New Look for Batman Hush 2 as DC Comics Prepares for the Sequel’s Anticipated Release

Batman: Hush remains one of the most celebrated titles in the DC Comics universe. Next year, fans can eagerly anticipate the return of the creative powerhouse duo, Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee, for the highly awaited sequel, stylized as H2sh. The first glimpses of the artwork have now been unveiled, igniting excitement for what many consider one of the most significant releases on the horizon.

Scheduled for release on March 25, 2025, details surrounding the plot of Hush 2 remain limited. What is known is that the sequel will kick off in Batman #158, reassembling the iconic original team of Loeb, Lee, Scott Williams, Alex Sinclair, and Richard Starkings.

Hush 2 Sketch Cover by J. Scott Campbell

Hush 2 Variant Cover Panorama of Hush Saga

To commemorate this momentous return, DC is introducing a plethora of variant covers for Batman #158, featuring renowned artists such as Gabrielle Dell’Otto, J. Scott Campbell, Dan Mora, and Sean Murphy.

The Batman: Hush Sequel Revives the Dark Knight’s Most Notorious Villains

The Sequel Is Stylized as Batman: H2sh

Batman #158 Hush 2 Preview - Batman Fights Thugs

The storyline for Hush 2 will be spread across issues Batman #158-163, marking only the first part of this expansive saga. A concluding set of six issues is planned for 2026. Anticipation for this sequel has been building since the Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition was released, which included a new epilogue showcasing Thomas Elliot, also known as Hush, and his unexpected survival following the original arc’s conclusion. Another tease appeared at the end of Justice League Unlimited #1 in 2025, where Hush cryptically assembled paper doll representations of Gotham’s heroes and villains.

As major details remain closely guarded, fans must contain their anticipation to uncover Hush’s next moves. Nonetheless, DC is seizing this opportunity for celebration. Alongside an impressive array of variant covers for Batman #158, the entire DC lineup will feature special covers in homage to Hush 2. Notable titles such as Batman/Superman: World’s Finest, Catwoman, Detective Comics, Harley Quinn, and Superman will each debut individual Hush 2 variant covers crafted by talented artists including Mitch Gerads, Tyler Kirkham, Gleb Melnikov, and Giuseppe Camuncoli.

DC Commemorates Batman: H2sh with an Array of Variant Covers

Legendary Artists Deliver Their Best Work for the Hush Sequel

Batman/Superman: World's Finest Hush 2 Variant

The return of the original acclaimed creative duo promises to stir enthusiasm among comic enthusiasts, marking an exciting chapter for the Dark Knight. As the momentum for Batman continues, fueled by the recent success of the Absolute Batman series, DC aims to sustain this excitement into the next year by bringing back Loeb and Lee for their first collaboration on a monthly Batman title in over two decades. With high expectations surrounding the sequel to Batman: Hush, fans can only hope it meets and exceeds the escalating pre-release buzz.

Batman #158 will hit the shelves on March 26, 2025, courtesy of DC Comics.

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