Batman: H2SH Volume One (Batman

by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee (Artist)

A mysterious villain from Batman’s past has returned, leaving the Dark Knight’s world upended. Now he must use every resource and tool in his belt to save both his city and himself. From legendary creators Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee, the sequel to the original Hush saga has finally arrived, heralding a new age for Gotham and everyone who lives there. Collects Batman #158-163

Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2026

About the author

Joseph "Jeph" Loeb III is an Emmy and WGA nominated American film and television writer, producer and award-winning comic book writer. Loeb was a Co-Executive Producer on the NBC hit show Heroes, and formerly a producer/writer on the TV series Smallville and Lost.

A four-time Eisner Award winner and five-time Wizard Fan Awards winner (see below), Loeb's comic book career includes work on many major characters, including Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Hulk, Captain America, Cable, Iron Man, Daredevil, Supergirl, the Avengers, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, much of which he has produced in collaboration with artist Tim Sale, who provides the comic art seen on Heroes.

Reviews

[Eli Seibert · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m too baffled by this thing to hate it properly. Everything about it from the tone to story to the characters feels so out of place— incongruous to where the heroes of Gotham are today. As if it were meant to be published in like 2009 but shelved until now.
But Jim Lees Batman is iconic so at least it looks good. 🤷‍♂️

[Victor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Damn, this first volume of Hush 2 was a head scratcher. I was just confused. Feels like it should have taken place years ago. Everyone acts very uncharacteristically. A lot of the dialog is cringe, too. Just messy. 3 stars only because Jim Lee's art saves this from being a total dud.

[Daniel Butcher · Rating 2.5 out of 5]

Interesting concept that the Bat family is going through and the state they are left in…but it also never really pulls the reader in.