Spoilers forHush 2Prelude!DC Comics’Batmanhas more villains in his rogues gallery than he can sometimes fit in Arkham Asylum, withHushbeing one of his deadliest and most unique foes thanks to a past that’s inexorably linked to The Dark Knight in ways that define the character. Premiering as the titular foe in an iconic comic story from over two decades ago,Hush returns to the foldwith a new mission and costumed look that puts his original design to shame.
Introduced in 2002’sHush, by Jeff Loeb and Jim Lee, Hush, aka Tommy Elliot, was the childhood friend of Bruce Wayne, who, after Bruce’s Crime Alley loss and eventual transition into Batman, used his skills as a world-renowned surgeon to moonlight as a supervillain looking to ruin both Bruce and Batman’s life.
In the special prelude to thelong-awaitedHushsequelincluded in this week’sJustice League Unlimited #1,Hush gets a new look that keeps some of his most iconic visual elements intact while introducing a red and black suit that sets it apartfrom Hush’s previous design.
Hush Gets a New Red and Black Outfit With X-Shaped Bandages Crossing His Face
Hush 2 Prelude “The Promise”- 2024 (Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee)
TeasingHush 2before its much-anticipated release in 2025, returning writer Jeff Loeb and artist Jim Lee re-introduce Tommy as he schemes and quotes in eerie — and possibly prophetic — whispers. Closing on a splash page showing Hush wrapped in a dark trench coat surrounded by his masterplans, Tommy wears a sleek black tactical suit underneath it accented by slashes of red running from his neck to his chest, with Tommy’s bandolier, utility belt, and crimson shoulder stripes further differentiating this design from his last. Finally,Hush’s signature bandages now form an ‘X’ on his face, perfectly completing this new look.
Batman’s Brutal New Look Is Hush-Worthy in Official Cover Art
Batman’s brutal new look is hauntingly reminiscent of his notorious adversary, Hush, leaving fans to ask, “What happened to The Caped Crusader?”
Donning a far more supervillain-esque costume than what fans have seen him wear before,Jim Lee’s different but still recognizable redesignhighlights the wardrobe elements that initially made Hush stand out — specifically his trench coat and bandaged face — tweaking them just enough to bring some fresh yet unsettling energy to the outfit. Using gauze to make a subtle ‘X’ over his face,it’s the addition of the suit’s red and black hues and multiple accessories that further enhance Hush’s design, making this remixed look a success but also begging the question of why the change happened in the first place.
Hush 2Promises New Looks for Its Titular Villain and Subtle Visual Tweaks for the Bat-Family
Alsofeaturing some slightly different costume designs for a few other Bat-Family membersthat take cues from theiroriginalHushoutfitsas well as their present-day designs, Jim Lee illustrates Huntress, Catwoman, Red Hood, Nightwing, Batgirl, and more as mini cut-out props for Hush’s planning, further teasing a sequel that’s sure to be a wild ride.Batmanhas his work cut out for him now that Tommy Elliott has returned to make his life a living hell, and with a new costume and drive to do just that,Hushwill be far more difficult to deal with than ever before.
