Batman: Hush is a landmark American comic book story arc published by DC Comics, running in the monthly Batman series from issues #608 to #619 between October 2002 and September 2003. The story was written by Jeph Loeb, penciled by Jim Lee, inked by Scott Williams, and colored by Alex Sinclair, with Bob Schreck as editor.
The storyline introduces a mysterious new villain named Hush, a bandaged figure who orchestrates a complex campaign of psychological warfare against Batman. Hush appears to have intimate knowledge of Batman's methods, allies, and secret identity, manipulating many of Batman's most notorious rogues — including the Joker, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Ra's al Ghul, the Riddler, Two-Face, and Clayface — as part of an elaborate scheme. The arc is also notable for exploring the romantic relationship between Batman and Catwoman, bringing their long-simmering tension to the forefront.
Batman: Hush was a massive commercial and critical success, with the first issue ranking first in sales for October 2002 with over 113,000 pre-orders. The story arc was collected into multiple editions, including hardcover and softcover volumes, an oversized Absolute edition in 2005, and a deluxe "Unwrapped" edition showcasing Jim Lee's pencil artwork. It remains one of the most popular and influential Batman stories of the modern era, celebrated for its mystery-driven plot, dynamic artwork, and the introduction of a compelling new antagonist.
