2025 is set to be a monumental year for DC Comics, with the highly anticipated release of Batman: Hush 2 leading the charge. It's not often that DC's President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer, Jim Lee, steps in to helm a monthly Batman comic. Scheduled to start in March's Batman #158, this storyline serves as a direct follow-up to the critically acclaimed Hush saga that captivated readers from 2002 to 2004.

DC has provided an exciting extended preview of Batman #158, as well as a sneak peek at Batman #159 and a variety of variant covers for the Hush 2 (or H2sh) series. Dive into the slideshow gallery below to see all the new visuals:

Batman: Hush 2 Preview Gallery

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While DC has explored several Hush-related storylines since the original concluded, Batman: Hush 2 marks the first time the original creative team has reunited for a sequel. The team includes writer Jeph Loeb, artist Jim Lee, inker Scott Williams, colorist Alex Sinclair, and letterer Richard Starkings.

Hush 2 continues from the recent epilogue featured in the Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition. The Dark Knight uncovers evidence that his childhood friend, Tommy Elliot, survived their last encounter, setting the stage for a fresh mystery where Hush cunningly manipulates Batman's network of allies and foes.

Hush 2 will unfold across Batman #158-163, with #158 slated for release on March 26. Following this arc, DC plans to relaunch the series with a new #1 issue and a fresh costume, heralding a new era for Batman under the guidance of writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jimenez.

For more insights into DC's 2025 lineup, explore what's on the horizon for DC and discover our list of the most eagerly awaited comics of the year.