Written by JEPH LOEB Art by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS Cover by JIM LEE Now back in print! This slipcased edition includes BATMAN #608-619 plus the 2-page origin of Batman, a sketchbook section and more. This epic story features Batman's deadliest foes and introduces Hush! Advance solicited - On sale NOVEMBER 30 - 8.25" x 12.5", 288 pg, FC, $99.99 US
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33 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By Todd Bovair
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!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Art Turner
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 3 people found the following review helpful
By Sebastian
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Taught it was nice so i bought it twice
So i purchased the deluxe edition of hush which had no color. being an artist i found this book to be absolutely amazing... Read more
Published 1 month ago by James Sam Walcot
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm in awe!
I got really caught up in this story - cliffhanger upon cliffhanger - and love the art! Maybe the story as a whole is a bit fly-by, like the tv-series 'Lost', but it is so... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Frederik Tellerup
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing collection to own
Jim Lee did a fantastic job on this Batman series. The art style is phenomenal, the story was intriguing and owning in bound together in one hardcover collection is a must have for... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Antonio
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love it.
The story was excellent. A total surprise ending...or beginning. Excellent story that shed more light on Bruce Wayne's life as a child before and after his parents murder. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Crawford
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Batman MUST HAVE
If you're a Batman fan you NEED to own this. The art and story are so rich and so well crafted that you'll find yourself flipping back pages yelling "When did they sneak that in!?"
Published 7 months ago by Jessica Boire
5.0 out of 5 stars
For the collectors
Hush is one of my favorite Batman stories and one of my favorite comic book stories of all time. When I heard from a friend who got this for $100 I just had to search for it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Austin Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Amazing Story with Amazing Art!
I know a lot of people seem to have problems with the Hush storyline, but I love it! Jeph as usual spins a wonderful story & Jim Lee proves himself as always, to be one of the best... Read more
Published 11 months ago by BatmanLover999
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 13 months ago by John
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 on April 25, 2011 by Andrew L. Small
4.0 out of 5 stars
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
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