Batman Beyond: Hush Beyond

Batman Beyond (2010) #1-6

by Adam Beechen

A new graphic novel inspired by the fan-favorite animated TV series Batman Beyond!
Terry McGinnis – the Batman of the future – and an elderly Bruce Wayne – the original Batman – are the sworn protectors of Neo-Gotham. But when someone targets The Dark Knight’s old foes, the new Batman must begin a case that reaches back into Bruce Wayne’s past and puts Terry’s future directly in danger.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Batman, Dc Comics, Superheroes, Graphic Novels Comics, Comic Book

144 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 8, 2011

About the author

For more information, please see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Bee...

Writer Adam Beechen is the author of several comic books, including Robin and Justice League Unlimited . Adam also writes for tv on such shows as Teen Titans, The Batman and is the story editor on HiHi Puffy Ami Yumi for Cartoon Network.

Reviews

[Alejandro · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am totally glad of having bought this TPB. I didn't expect much since the creative team wasn't much known and it wasn't one of the main titles on the DC line. However, the result was very good. Adam Beechen crafted a extremely good story using the best elements from the Batman Beyond lore knowing how to insert the stuff from Batman/Hush saga. This is a story quite entertained that maybe lack a little of the hard stuff shown on Return of the Joker but still it's an excellent script. On the art department, I think that Ryan Benjamin was the right choice to illustrate the story, his style was just perfect for a Batman of the future where he is not so dark as his predecessor. A superb use of known characters and very inventive way to introduce new ones. I highly recommend this TPB.

[David Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a fan of Batman Beyond I am glad to see it come back, but a little disappoint in the execution. The artwork does a great job representing the style of the show. Part of the reason Beyond was so successful was the creators did not just do “Beyond” versions of Batman rogues. The few times they did do it they were extremely well done (Mr. Freeze and Joker). The strength came from Terry facing his own villains and solving the problems his own way. Not so much here, the writers do the opposite here, introducing not only a Hush Beyond but also a Catwoman Beyond. Not necessary at all As Terry already his Selina Kyle/Catwoman archetype in Melanie Walker/Ten. There are a few name drops to Beyond rogues but more screen time would have been nice. The arch is enjoyable not without its problems. It is a decent start, with the promise of more to come. I can only hope that run be more rooted in the Beyond aspects. Presenting problems new and not just relying on the past to tell new stories.

[Garrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Technically, this is the only canon pre-new 52 Batman Beyond book.... except it's not exactly canon because it takes certain events from the Batman Beyond animated series. The idea was to mesh Batman comic book continuity with some events that happened in the Batman Beyond animated series. So in other words, continuity wise this is a mess, but it's still a pretty solid read in its own right.

[Murphy C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really well-written story, tight plot, good pacing. Too bad the art looks like the work of a high school-aged fan instead of an industry professional's.

[Brunò · Rating 3 out of 5]

English/Spanish review:

I think I watched the show once and I liked it. Did like this as well,still think the show was a success since it didn't copy-future paste the gallery of villains and this does the contrary but it was pretty entertaining.



The villain wasn't really great for me. His motivations seemed not well presented nor made much sense. Why he took so long to go on with his plans if he's so unhinged?

The other thing I didn't love was Terry getting his shit kicked thorough the entire volume,there's not any interesting fight since he's losing all the time.

I loved Bruce's relationship with everyone here,specially Dick and his tragic storyline.

Decent read.

Español:

Creo que vi el programa una vez y me gustó. También me gustó esto,sigo pensando que el show fue un éxito ya que no copió y pegó en el futuro la galería de villanos y esto hace lo contrario,pero fue bastante entretenido.



El villano no era realmente bueno para mí. Sus motivaciones no parecían bien presentadas ni tenían mucho sentido. ¿Por qué tardó tanto en seguir con sus planes si está tan desquiciado?

La otra cosa que no me encantó fue que a Terry lo cagaran a palos durante todo el volumen,no hay ninguna pelea interesante ya que está perdiendo todo el tiempo.

Me encantó la relación de Bruce con todos aquí, especialmente Dick y su historia trágica.

Lectura decente.

[Kelly Lynn Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

This wasn't my favorite Batman Beyond storyline. Bruce's character seems to be taken to extremes as a means to push the plot forward instead of for any real character development. His "development" at the end feels forced and emotionless. Terry, too, felt a little flat--no more than a tired teenager trying to prove himself to the old man. But there was no sense of the REASON he was working so hard. No sense of the troubled youth with a sense of justice that made the tv show so compelling.

The art, too, wasn't to my taste. I'm not saying it was "bad," I just felt it didn't fit my image of what Batman Beyond looks like. And, it's really weird seeing Terry Batman drawn as a hulking muscle hero.

The storyline, though driven by flat characters, was pretty solid. A villain calling himself "Hush" comes back and starts murdering old Batman villains. They did a good job connecting this story to the original Hush storyline, even though THAT Batman continuity and the Beyond continuity don't really like up (they changed a few details, but it still worked).

This is still worth picking up and reading, even though it's not 100% amazing.

[Manda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I decided to read this because I absolutely love the original Batman: Hush story. It's one of my favorite Batman books. This Hush did not disappoint, but as my first foray into the Batman Beyond universe and story lines... Wow, what a trip. Terry McGinnis is a gift to this world, and one of the only people I will accept as a new Batman. I'm very attached to Bruce Wayne as Batman. But wow, the dynamics of the Bat Family are so messed up in Neo Gotham.

As for the Hush story line, it was great, just like the original. The mystery of who was behind the Hush bandages had less impact overall, but in the reveal moment, was quite shocking.

I would definitely recommend this, but after you've read Batman: Hush and probably after you've read some Batman Beyond comics. If you don't know the dynamics of the Bat Family, I would recommend reading up on that before reading the Batman Beyond world.

[Cudahy Family Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

Batman Beyond: Hush Beyond is actually a story set in the universe of the animated tv series ‘Batman Beyond’, unlike other comics sharing this title. A good story that does require you knowing the storyline of ‘Batman Hush’ to get the full effect of what’s going on. Bruce is being a complete jerk to Terry and Terry stands up to him; just because Bruce never had a life outside Batman, doesn’t mean he can’t. Because of this argument, Terry does some detective work on his own, and who he meets with is excellent, giving some more backstory as to what happened to certain characters between Batman the Animated Series and Batman Beyond. I can’t say too much without ruining the story but the lead up to the reveal of Hush was excellent. I did not see coming who it turned out to be at all. The art is pretty good except for Terry without the Bat suit on, who looks nothing like he should (and he’s from an animated series!) All in all, I recommend for fans of Batman the Animated Series and Batman Beyond, it’s gives us some more story from that universe.

[Wyatt · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 — 70% — C

The writing was mostly good.

As far as the story is concerned, although it could have been better, I think it was good overall and at times really good. The writer truly succeeded with building characters and character moments that cause growth. I like the direction of Bruce having to be more open with his feelings and seeing what the disconnect did to his relationships over the years. It felt authentic. However, outside of this subplot, the main plot was a bit lackluster. It used the Hush character in a way that wasn’t very innovative or creative. Albeit interesting idea but poor execution and what a let down the twist ending was — it felt half baked and lazily put together. Overall I was left wondering why the hush character was crucial or necessary to the plot — spoiler alert 🚨 it was only used to sell comics. Virtually any other villain could’ve been put here and it all plays out the same.

Although the story had some problems, most of the writers issues come from the dialogue. I notice this a lot when older men write for young characters — there is a bit of a disconnect on the verbiage used by younger people and this also rings true for female characters as well. The dialogue was best written for Bruce and Dick but felt off with Terry and Catwoman. I was mostly confused by the age of Catwoman - she is drawn to look similar in age to Terry, perhaps 5 years older (maybe) but she was written like she was the same age as Bruce.

The art was horrible..

In reality I don’t think the writing was the biggest problem with the comic book. Yes, it was very average and far from perfect but it was at least well paced and entertaining from start to finish — with a good subplot in there. My biggest issue was with the art! I think this comic book could’ve easily went from a C to a B rating just from having great art. The art in this comic looks unpolished and half baked from start to finish and even looks horrible at times, so bad that I questioned if Terry was supposed to look deformed. I think Greg Capulo would’ve been a great choice for this one.

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would have liked a little more just Terry and it makes me a bit sad that all of the former bat family are bitter, but all in all, I liked this a lot.

[Caio Amaro · Rating 3 out of 5]

Achei a história bem boa, finalmente se desvinculando da serie de tv e filme, mas continuando a cronologia de ambas. Um bom começo para o batman do futuro das hqs.

[☠︎︎ A.K. ☠︎︎ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite my years as a Batman fan, I never watched Batman Beyond until this last year - within just a few episodes, I understood why this television series was so beloved, and I immediately began looking into all the related comic books. Hush Beyond was a recommendation from fans that really caught my attention, and now that I’ve completed the limited series I can see why so many fans of the show enjoyed this comic.

Prior to diving into Hush Beyond, I’d recommend that you complete both the television series and the film, as this graphic novel contains references to both that may not make total sense to a new reader. This isn’t to say these references can’t be figured out, however, it is so much more fun to read this story while already understanding everything that it references. Aside from references to the Batman Beyond series, there’s also a great deal of references and Easter eggs for Batman fans in general, which adds to the fun of the experience.

Hush Beyond follows the emergence of a villain who resembles Hush, an enemy from Bruce Wayne’s past - Bruce fears that this is, in fact, Thomas Elliot returned, and the new Batman, Terry McGinnis, is on the case. For those that are fans of the greater Batman lore, this is an engaging and exciting tease, because the mystery surrounding this new “Hush” keeps one theorizing whether it is Elliot or if it’s someone new. The use of a well-known Batman foe is great for bringing together fans of both Batman Beyond and of the original Bruce Wayne Batman, and it creates an engaging story that brings the two worlds together very cohesively.

If you fear redundancy or predictability in this story, that fear can be quieted, as many plot points that occur are surprising, unexpected, and fresh. There are nice surprises and teases, keeping one engaged in the story and wondering how many of their predictions may come true and how many may be proven false. There are just enough clues in the story for one to theorize how it may go, but these clues aren’t so massive that they ruin the story.

One of the major highlights for me is the dynamic between Bruce and Terry, which rings true to their relationship in the show while also amplifying it just a little. Bruce is showing even more frustration and doubt, and Terry is working even harder to prove himself - one of the strengths of both Batman Beyond and this limited series is the way they showcase Bruce’s growing distrust and paranoia throughout the decades, how he’s become a brutal and bitter old man who let’s this out on Terry. As a reader, you not only feel for Terry, but you have this great love-hate relationship with Bruce and his choices throughout the story. The pair’s emotional conflict is very well done, suiting this story arc well, and once you reach the end of the book, you appreciate the writer’s choice in highlighting this conflict between them.

*minor spoilers* For myself, my favorite thing about this book was the inclusion of Dick Grayson, who has been my favorite member of the Batfam for years. For fans of the larger Batman lore, it’s great to see the inclusion of this legacy character, and it’s also interesting to then speculate why Dick is included in the story. As this series goes on, I began to realize the potential meaning of Dick’s involvement, and yet, I was still surprised by the story’s ultimate reveal, so I give kudos to the writer for the way Dick and the plot were both handled. *end spoilers*

The only major story downfall for me was the ending. The final confrontation between Terry and company and the villain felt as if it were lacking in depth despite all the potential that was there for the scene, and Terry’s final scene with Bruce, although in-line with how the show would wrap an episode up, felt a little empty. I could see the potential in both scenes, so it was disappointing that the book ended on an okay note.

My other complaint about Hush Beyond is the art. Ryan Benjamin, who served as the penciller for this series, has a style that serves very well for masked characters - his designs for Batman, Hush, and other suited-up figures look spectacular. However, when it came to unmasked characters, his work stood out in the wrong ways for me. It felt as if there was no love put into the designs of Terry, Bruce, and other characters that were featured, and I can only recall a few instances in which a character’s design didn’t bother me. This isn’t to say Benjamin’s work isn’t good, however, I found myself distracted by a number of design choices that I felt could have been done much better.

[Roman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Сьогодні у рамках Цитефона розбираємо комікс, який я не був впевнений чи варто додавати до цієї серії відгуків. І так перед нами лімітка "Batman Beyond" сюжет якої відомий як "Hush Beyond".

Цю ітерацію Бетмена ви можете знати по однойменному мультсеріалу "Batman Beyond", який є спін-офом мультсеріалу "BTAS" події якого відбуваються у майбутньому в якому Брюс Вейн вийшов на пенсію, але став ментором для школяра Террі Макґінеса, який і є Бетменом у цьому майбутньому.

Так от, сюжет розпочинається з того, що з лабораторії організації Кадмус, лідером якої є Аманда Воллер, втікає в'язень, який починає вбивати дрібних лиходіїв Бетмена, використовуючи методи інших поганців героя. Паралельно вибудовується конфлікт між Террі та Брюсом, суть якого в тому, що хлопчина нон стоп займається діяльністю героя і не має часу для того, щоб приділити час власному життю, або хоча б трішки відпочити, а наставник це взагалі не цінує і постійно невдоволений.

Досить швидко вбивцю називають Гашом, що провокує Брюса роздумувати над тим, чи справді лиходій, смерть якого він застав, але так і не зміг перевірити тіло, мертвий і чи не є це його черговим геніальним планом. Однак як виявляється ні, ця лінія слугує для того, щоб бути обманкою і Гаш справді помер, при чому помер він настільки тупим способом, що інакше як лохом позорним його не назвеш, кумедності їй ще й додає те, що аж Вейн параноїти через неї мусів.

Сценаристом серії є Адам Бічем і він тут позакидував досить багато відсилок на оригінальний мульт, у нас тут є і згадка того, що Террі допоміг Лізі, і згадка повнометражки "Повернення Джокера" в моменті коли Макґінес приходить до Тіма Дрейка аби впевнитися чи не є той новим Гашом, а також дізнатися місцеперебування декого, ну і найголовнішим сполучником до мультсеріалу є вірування Воллер у те, що Бетмен повинен бути завжди.

Думаю, що всі хто знайомий з тим до чого це привело в мульті про Лігу розуміють, що зараз відбудеться твіст із жопи. І так воно і є, новим Гашом виявляється... клон Діка Ґрейсона. Угу, в самому мультсеріалі про Бійонда нам так ніколи і не показали Ґрейсона, тут же нам його вводять і розповідають чому він перестав бути супергероєм, як виявилося його нагодував кулями Джокер через, що той мусів повісити костюм, з Брюсом він також перестав спілкуватися, через мудаковатість Вейна. І от поки він валявся у лікарні Воллер і скористалася можливістю створити клона. От цей клон в результаті й втік та вирішив перебити поганців і забрати мантію Бетса собі. Взагалі в другій половині серія робить поворот до того, що Дік Цитьсон бере Бет-роботів, яких Брюс зробив, щоб замінити Макґінеса, і планує влаштувати землетрус, який знесе Ґотем (по суті місцевий аналог катаклізму). В результаті зупиняти його будуть Бетс, Ґрейсон та Жінка Кішка. Ні, не Селіна, Бічем тут вводить нову дівчину, яка бере собі цю мантію, вона взагалі, пов'язана з якимось іншим персонажем з яким є не знайомим, можливо був у мультах. Взагалі панянка непогана, здібності має прикольні, взаємодія з Макґінесом теж непогана, плюс роль грає не останню.

Малюнком займалися Раян Бенджамін (рисувальник) та Джон Станіскі (інкер), не скажу, що вийшло щось сильно круте, але може бути, пара прикольних моментів тут проскакує.

В результаті Гаш Бійонд вийшов досить окейною історією, читається все доволі легко, сюжет у першій половині інтригує, плюс в другій половині є непогані моменти, історію того ж Ґрейсона було цікаво дізнатися. Якщо ви фанат мультсеріалу, то думаю, що вам точно зайде.

[Matt Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terry McGinnis has been working hard to win Bruce Wayne's trust as the new Batman (Beyond) but nothing every seems good enough. When someone starts killing Batman's old enemies plus a few innocents, the relationship is strained even further. A partial-resolution comes when an older Dick Grayson, a new Catwoman and the two Batman's team up to defeat an insane, Cadmus-created Dick Grayson clone bent on destroying pretty much everything. Bruce comes to a realization but old wounds cannot be forgotten so quickly.

Good story line and some interesting twists. The Batman Beyond explanation of "Gotham plus time" is fascinating when it focuses on emotional and mental states of the old players (as this work does) and the action is a good backdrop for the exploration of what has happened.

The one thing that bothered me about the storyline though was the behaviour of everyone just as the Dick Grayson clone appeared. No one, not even Terri, seems to question that this is a clone, even before the real Dick shows up to help. Sure, there's not much time, but the plot would have rung a little more true had there been a bit of thought along the lines of "Could this be Dick Grayson? Why would he do this? How exactly is this Dick Grayson not corresponding to what we know of the real Dick Grayson?" There is no time given to the thought of Dick-as-hero-turned-villain.

[Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my all-time-favorite television series (animated or otherwise) EVER returns in the form of a monthly comic book. That's great. What's even better is that it turned out to be so good. Striking a perfect balance between the Timmverse (the collection of cartoon series run by Bruce Timm, such as Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, and Justice League) and the DCU (the printed comic book universe of DC characters), it told a story tying together the comic book Batman with the animated television version. The plot answers questions the animated series had left behind while playing with the mythology of Jeph Loeb's classic Batman series "Hush." There's an amazing balance between tight plot and in-depth characterization. The relationship between Bruce and Terry is strained and then strengthened. There's even a brand-new female character (a new Catwoman) that I absolutely adore. Even the artwork -- a quirky style somewhere between realistic and cartoony that doesn't look a thing like the original series, yet has its own unique charm -- was perfect. It's got everything I could have hoped for in a BB book and then some.

I can't praise this graphic novel highly enough. I've read it several times and can't wait for the next one's release!

[fennie · Rating 3 out of 5]

i'll admit that i was drawn to this because i was a huge fan of the cartoon. in fact, while i was wrapping all of my holiday gifts, i decided to have myself a batman beyond marathon (yes, i own all of the dvds). clearly, that marathon put me in the appropriate mood to not only truly appreciate this graphic novel, but propelled me to buy it in the first place.

this was much darker and more sinister than the batman beyond cartoon (in terms of blood, violence, villains), but that's also expected in a graphic novel - the audience is older and more mature than a wb kids cartoon. the artwork is very distinct with a more mature edge to it as well.

i really enjoyed being able to 'hear' bruce and terry's voices, sarcasm, and dead-panning as i was reading. and it was nice to have the inclusion of commissioner gordon, nightwing and ace along with mentions of other beyond villains. also really liking the new 'catwoman' character. i'm on the fence about dana...i liked her more in the cartoon - here she was just whiney and her appearance seemed gratuitous.

overall, this was a good continuation of the series, thought in many ways, it can't compare to the original. it would've been interesting to see it in movie form, though it would probably be too violent as a cartoon for a kid audience.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

I have always had mixed feelings about Batman Beyond. I think it's a great concept executed well, with a fun new Batman and a creative rogues gallery. On the other hand I don't like that the Batman from the animated Series ended up sad and alone. You could argue it fits the character but it's so god damn sad.

I do like that the story continues but this is a mess of continuity. It seems like it's set in the future of the comics continuity of the time with references to No Man's Land and Hush rather than the TV show. I feel that's a real shame because the Batman Animated Series continuity is its own beast and I'd find it all much more interesting than dredging up all the continuity from the comics.

Putting that aside I do like this story for the most part, although I don't like the way Dick Grayson is written. Not that it's bad, just that once again it's a sad end for him.

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was it anything close to as good as the show? No, but it was still fun. Bruce Timm and his cohorts did their best not to just do "Joker Beyond" or "Two Face Beyond" over and over and make a stand-alone show, but some curiousities were annoyingly never answered. What did happen to all those characters we loved so much from "Batman: The Animated Series?" We got some answers in the "Return of the Joker" movie, but the fact that we never got to check in with Dick Grayson in the entirety of "Batman Beyond" always really bugged me. Even here we learn basically what happened, but didn't get any sort of emotional resolution between Dick and Bruce who have such a massive history together. The Cadmus thing felt tacked on and the whole Catwoman thread was dopey at best, but I just miss this specific world of Batman so much that I don't really care.

[Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was a huge fan of the Batman: Beyond animated series, and I was really keen on getting another dose of the same noir-future Batman vibe, but in spite of a promising beginning I felt let down by the final parts when it became pretty apparent that, apart from a slew of characters like Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson and Amanda Waller being over the hill, the story could have just as easily taken place in present day (OK, Wayne builds some robots and the Terry McGinnis batsuit is amazing, as always, but Hush seems to get around everywhere on foot and commits his crimes with mostly medieval weaponry).

The art was pretty solid throughout, if fairly unadventurously paying homage to the animated series' colour palette and overall look. I'm hoping to see more of Terry and Old Man Wayne in the future, nonetheless, hopefully with new stories and futuristic villains to truly test their mettle.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Someone is killing the original Batman's enemies. It looks like the baddie may be Hush but he's supposed to be dead. This is a great story, an ideal introduction to the Batman Beyond universe. All the characters are fleshed out, and its nice to see how they all end up. A true page turner. A very good read.

[Will Brown · Rating 1 out of 5]

I LOVE Batman Beyond so I figured I'd give this book a shot and wow do I hate this. The book tries to tell a Batman Beyond story using characters from the mainline continuity and I think it fails miserably.

I'm not a fan of the original Hush and I dont find this version very compelling either. And while it could be argued that the appeal of Batman Beyond is more so Terry's relationships and not his rogues gallery, the relationships aren't done well here either. Terry's family and girlfriend are hardly featured in the book for us to care and Terry's relationship with Bruce treads a lot of old ground, with Bruce being too hard on Terry and always complaining about him not being "committed enough to the mission". It's a huuuuuuge regression of Bruce's character. He is far more bitter and controlling in this book than he ever was on the TV show and it gets very old, VERY quickly. It also can't keep it's own continuity straight, introducing elements like why Dick Grayson retires in a way that contradicts things the book has established as canon, such as The Return of the Joker and when the Bat-family started to fall apart.

The art is pretty all over the place too. Sometimes things look pretty passable, but other times the faces and body proportions look downright garish. The fight scenes are pretty forgettable too since they aren't staged in interesting areas and aren't well choreographed. The cover art for the individual issues is great, but that's really the only positive thing I have to say about this book. This felt like a waste of my time. Not worth the read.

[Sarah Morgan Sandquist · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ahh, I'm so glad I picked this up! This is the sequel to Hush, one of the best Batman graphic novels of all time - which, admittedly, does not require a sequel. However, this book does a great job introducing batman villains and allies, enfolding them in the beyond timeline and developing their characters in believable fashion. The art perfectly blends the style of the batman beyond TV show with a classic comic book style. The story is reminiscent of the original Hush without retrodding familiar ground [too much]. Offering surprising insights into the personalities of Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson, and their deteriorated relationship, it's a worthwhile read for fans of the original Batman too, although it's also one of the strongest Beyond stories I've yet encountered.

[Ronan The Librarian · Rating 3 out of 5]

The plot of this should have made this book dumber than it was, but it was written as convincingly as it could have been I think. Terry McGinnis is doing triple overtime as Batman, and just as he’s running on fumes, a copycat killer shows up, taking out old Batman villains. The villain’s identity is a…rough surprise. The core story and some characterizations felt like a stretch, but I didn’t regret reading this. The art isn’t terrible, but not my favorite. It could be due to my loyalty to the animated series, but I didn’t hate this. Any excuse to see Batman Beyond, I will take.

[Sylvester · Rating 4 out of 5]

Someone disguising as Hush in Neo-Gotham is killing off Batman's former villains, Bruce and Terry must work together to find out who's behind the killings with the help of a new Catwoman and Dick Grayson.

The twist was quite good and the bigger twist was revealed during the epilogue. The limited series extended the storyline from the TV show in a meaningful way. If you liked Batman Beyond, this would be a must read for you.

[Max Z · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointing

This is I guess an attempt to restart Batman Beyond in 2010 and it just doesn't cut it. The art is low-res digital with pixels clearly visible and plain bad at times, the coloring is muted for whatever reason and the characters are all grumpy and sad. In 2010's vision of the future it's just not okay for Bruce Wayne to constantly scream into the radio "McGinnis, report!", like the video streams are not invented yet.

[Jaye · Rating 4 out of 5]

The setting is again Gotham City of the future. Teenager Terry McGinnis has inherited the cape and cowl of Batman from Bruce Wayne, who has mostly retired. There is a breakout at Cadmus Labs, and someone begins hunting down old enemies of the original Batman, using the name Hush. The killer knows too many of Batman's tricks, and it will take the intervention of allies old and new to win this time.

[ISMOTU · Rating 4 out of 5]

Batman Beyond returns after about a decade out of the spotlight and this time writer Adam Beechen is pulling in more connections to the wider DCU including riffing on stories that hadn't been written when Batman Beyond was first created in the late '90s. Feels pretty true to what came before and at least one character's twist was really neat.

[Sam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. Not bad but certainly did not deserve to be in the same vein as "Hush." Whole plot was a little iffy - the government hack who famously distrusted super heroes wanted to clone a *human*, whose powers come by learning, training, and wealth? And worse, when she doesn't get that clone, she clones his sidekick? Makes 0 sense.

[Rocky Sunico · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a nice return to the Batman Beyond Universe with a strong story, albeit one that sort of echoes the Return of the Joker movie, if you get my drift. It's not quite the same nor as dark, but there are strong parallels. This story also introduces a Beyond version of Catwoman that quite works and presents an interesting added dynamic to things.

[Ric White · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was thoroughly entertained from start to finish. I love Batman Beyond, and this intermingling of other Batman lore made for a read I couldn't put down.