The complete best-selling saga written by Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, Smallville) with art by fan-favorites Jim Lee & Scott Williams (SUPERMAN, Uncanny X-Men) collected together for the first time in the oversized slipcase format! This slipcased edition features the two books "Hush"— an epic tale of friendship, trust and betrayal that spans the Dark Knight’s lifetime. This Absolute edition includes an all-new cover by Lee & Williams, a Jim Lee Sketchbook and issue-by-issue commentary by the creative team.
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31 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Batman has been reinterpreted so many times its becoming hard to zero in on the character anymore. Lately, Batman has been portrayed as an untrusting, unfriendly JERK to even his best 'friends' (Batman has no real friends in the current incarnation of the character). There is a reason storywise for portraying him this way (see Infinite Crisis) but it does make the character tiresome.
In Hush, Batman is portrayed as more of the mid-range Batman: not a friendly sort, but still caring enough to be the Batman I remember from the post Frank Miller reinvention of the 80's. Now, Hush is first and foremost a Batman story, so you will have the action and the mystery aspect- but the great thing is, Hush is a VERY mature and complex story. Layers upon layers, and you will need to read CAREFULLY to pick up all the subtlties. The reward for your efforts, of course, is a great story! Plotted much like a supense movie, the story unfolds a bit at a time, while throwing in red herrings to keep you guessing right up until the end. Loeb has written a top notch story, and Jim Lee's art is of course very nice to look at.
While I can't put Hush in the same category as Miller's The Dark Knight Returns, it is an exceptionally constructed story which stays true enough to the Batman character to be enjoyable. Any comic fan who enjoys gritty and/or dark mystery stories should check out Hush. Recommended!!
In Hush, Batman is portrayed as more of the mid-range Batman: not a friendly sort, but still caring enough to be the Batman I remember from the post Frank Miller reinvention of the 80's. Now, Hush is first and foremost a Batman story, so you will have the action and the mystery aspect- but the great thing is, Hush is a VERY mature and complex story. Layers upon layers, and you will need to read CAREFULLY to pick up all the subtlties. The reward for your efforts, of course, is a great story! Plotted much like a supense movie, the story unfolds a bit at a time, while throwing in red herrings to keep you guessing right up until the end. Loeb has written a top notch story, and Jim Lee's art is of course very nice to look at.
While I can't put Hush in the same category as Miller's The Dark Knight Returns, it is an exceptionally constructed story which stays true enough to the Batman character to be enjoyable. Any comic fan who enjoys gritty and/or dark mystery stories should check out Hush. Recommended!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
First of all, let me say that I have been collecting comics for over 35 years and this is one of the most beautiful presentations of this sort of material that I have ever seen, trumping even the amazing Absolute Watchmen hardcover. The oversize format and glossy paper make Jim Lee's breathtaking illustrations fairly leap out at you; there's also an interview with Lee and writer Jeph Loeb, a cover gallery, Lee's annotations to the comic, sketches, and just about every other cool extra you could think of. If you're a fan of the comic, you need to get a load of this.
For those of you who didn't catch this in its original run or in trade paperback, the story itself is quite good: a suspenseful mystery story that will likely keep you guessing until the end.
Why not five stars then? Well, I'm very particular about handing out five-star ratings: a comic has to be at the level of the aforementioned Watchmen or Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight Returns for me to give it five stars, and this doesn't quite make the cut (although to be fair, not many comics do). This is more analogous (if you'll pardon the geeky reference) to Chris Claremont's post-John Byrne run on X-Men: solid, entertaining storytelling, but nothing really groundbreaking.
In conclusion: Recommended, although you will probably want to sample this in its less expensive trade paperback form before commiting to the lovely-but-pricey Absolute edition. Better yet, do what I did and see if there's a copy available at your local public library, then purchase a copy if you fall head-over-heels with it.
For those of you who didn't catch this in its original run or in trade paperback, the story itself is quite good: a suspenseful mystery story that will likely keep you guessing until the end.
Why not five stars then? Well, I'm very particular about handing out five-star ratings: a comic has to be at the level of the aforementioned Watchmen or Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight Returns for me to give it five stars, and this doesn't quite make the cut (although to be fair, not many comics do). This is more analogous (if you'll pardon the geeky reference) to Chris Claremont's post-John Byrne run on X-Men: solid, entertaining storytelling, but nothing really groundbreaking.
In conclusion: Recommended, although you will probably want to sample this in its less expensive trade paperback form before commiting to the lovely-but-pricey Absolute edition. Better yet, do what I did and see if there's a copy available at your local public library, then purchase a copy if you fall head-over-heels with it.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
First off, hands down to Jim Lee and what those five amazing digits can do! His artwork is intense as it is passionate. It conveys strong emotions ranging from anger, insanity, and lust which fit as the perfect art medium to this story written by Jeph Loeb ("Long Halloween", "Smallville", "Superman for all seasons") who is no stranger to superheroes. What do you get when you combine a mystery full of whodunit, a wonderful cast of characters (I use this loosely, I will go into more detail later) and a story so full of energy leaving you breathless and gasping for more? A wonderful witches brew created by two of the biggest names in the comic books industry, 'Hush'.
When Bruce Wayne's childhood chum Tommy Elliot returns into his life and his collection of rogues behave in new manners, and a new enemy is added to the gallery, it is up to Batman to make the connections. Beautifully written and drawn with unbelievable intricacy, this Batman story is essential to any library, however, I feel that this is a flawed beauty. For one thing, there were to many characters. I guess in the end they did serve a purpose, even a marginal one, but was it really necessary to add Lady Shiva? Perhaps the reward becomes stronger when you take a look and absorb all its nuances and subtleties. It felt like a breath of fresh air to see Harley Quinn get some backbone, but I guess Loeb didn't want to dilute the essence of the curvy jester we all know and love. Oh, well, maybe someone else can do it. The cream of the crop was that the Riddler contributed to this. In fact it was a really good Riddler story, who is by no means an easy character to tackle, alongside the addition of a new villain to coincide and enter the Bat mythos.
Overall, I give it an 9/10. Definetely a read. The Absolute Edition looks stunning whether on your coffee table or book shelf.
When Bruce Wayne's childhood chum Tommy Elliot returns into his life and his collection of rogues behave in new manners, and a new enemy is added to the gallery, it is up to Batman to make the connections. Beautifully written and drawn with unbelievable intricacy, this Batman story is essential to any library, however, I feel that this is a flawed beauty. For one thing, there were to many characters. I guess in the end they did serve a purpose, even a marginal one, but was it really necessary to add Lady Shiva? Perhaps the reward becomes stronger when you take a look and absorb all its nuances and subtleties. It felt like a breath of fresh air to see Harley Quinn get some backbone, but I guess Loeb didn't want to dilute the essence of the curvy jester we all know and love. Oh, well, maybe someone else can do it. The cream of the crop was that the Riddler contributed to this. In fact it was a really good Riddler story, who is by no means an easy character to tackle, alongside the addition of a new villain to coincide and enter the Bat mythos.
Overall, I give it an 9/10. Definetely a read. The Absolute Edition looks stunning whether on your coffee table or book shelf.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Is you like Batman. You have to read this one
This is my fav. Batman stroy ark that I have most likly picked up ever. The art work is just amazing and the story pulls you in. Just WOW!!! Is the best way to put it.
Published 1 month ago by John
Buy it, Buy it, Buy it
The book is beautiful and looks great on the shelf.
The story is just amazing and one of the best books I've ever read.
The story is just amazing and one of the best books I've ever read.
Published 12 months ago by Andrew L. Small
An Almost Fantastic Absolute Book
I have been waiting to get a hand on this specific book... and finally I have one. The seller is topnotch and all but upon receipt the slipcase has a rather not-so-small dent that... Read more
Published on March 17, 2010 by Federico Jr Valdes
Long drawn out story
Another Batman epic. Everyone wants to write and draw like Frank Miller. Whatever for?
First the storyline - umpteenth take on Batman's family tragedy with added twist... Read more
First the storyline - umpteenth take on Batman's family tragedy with added twist... Read more
Published on August 19, 2009 by danny boy
Jeph Loeb + Jim Lee = Great Batman Novel
With great story & art work, Loeb & Lee bring Batman to the masses. Hush's story is one that sturs up memories for Bruce of Jason Todd (the 2nd Robin) that died at the hands of the... Read more
Published on June 28, 2009 by Rigo J. Cedillo
Great art, bad story
I bought this one mainly because Jim Lee illustrated it, and that's about all it's worth. Maybe I'm being a bit harsh, but the plot is pretty lame. Read more
Published on June 9, 2009 by Robert Braylock
Average story with great art
I still remember collecting this story on a monthly basis when it first came out, and just how excited I was. Read more
Published on May 4, 2009 by John Cunningham
Great Gift
My 21 year old son thanked me more than once for this set. He read it cover to cover pratically non-stop.
Published on January 8, 2009 by James Peel
The Best of Batman
This is simply the best Batman graphic novel. The artwork is amazing and the story is fun. It pays homage to past great moments in Batman history while it also introduces a new... Read more
Published on January 6, 2009 by Dallin Turner
Loeb/Lee introduce us to Hush
Here we have one of Batman's best writers teaming up with one of comic's best artists to bring us a brand new Bat foe in Hush. Read more
Published on October 23, 2008 by Steven Scott
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