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A review by dc_elmo
Batman: Hush by Jeph Loeb
4.0
4/5
Batman: Hush is a Batman story I have been meaning to go back and read for several years now. I read quite a fair share of Batman comics about ten years ago, but this is one of those that kind of fell by the wayside. After watching The Batman recently, I've gotten a renewed vigor in reading some more graphic novels of the famous Dark Knight of Gotham City. I mostly want to re-read The Court of Owls and Death of the Family arcs from Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's New 52 run, and then continue further and finish the rest of what these two did. In waiting for these later volumes to arrive in the mail, I decided to read a few select Batman stories beforehand. Those being Hush by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee, and The Black Mirror by Scott Snyder, Jock, and Francesco Francavilla. First up is Hush.
So I had always had an interest in reading this story, as Loeb had written what is arguably my favorite Batman tale, The Long Halloween. I've always liked the idea of a Batman story bringing in some new ideas or villains. Another reason that caught my eye was for Jim Lee's artwork. The guy just has a way with drawing heroes like Batman and Superman that is so satisfying to the eye.
Overall, I enjoyed Hush, especially the Batman/Catwoman relationship being explored further. I didn't particularly find the villain of Hush to be all that exhilarating, and the story felt kind of like a large cameo of classic Batman villains rolled into one. The ending was a little bit unsatisfying overall, but I did really appreciate the small character moments. Scenes between Batman and Catwoman, or he and Alfred, Nightwing, or Gordon were satisfying. I think this story kind of fell around a 3-3.5 out of 5, which is fine. I had fun with it, and at the end of the day that's what matters most.
Now this is my first comic book/graphic novel review on Goodreads, so I have to obviously acknowledge that there are two sides to a comic book. Story and artwork. This is no doubt a very visual form of storytelling, so the artwork is just as important, if not more so. I can't get into a comic book story, no matter how good it is, if the art isn't worth looking at. Otherwise, I'd just read a novel. But I'm happy to say, that Jim Lee's artwork is fantastic, to the surprise of nobody. It's what really elevates Hush to 4 stars for me, despite not adoring the story as much.
I had fun with Hush, but maybe just wanted something a little more memorable, given Jeph Loeb's involvement. But it's certainly worth a read for any Batman fan, and the art work is superb! Up next: The Black Mirror.
Batman: Hush is a Batman story I have been meaning to go back and read for several years now. I read quite a fair share of Batman comics about ten years ago, but this is one of those that kind of fell by the wayside. After watching The Batman recently, I've gotten a renewed vigor in reading some more graphic novels of the famous Dark Knight of Gotham City. I mostly want to re-read The Court of Owls and Death of the Family arcs from Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's New 52 run, and then continue further and finish the rest of what these two did. In waiting for these later volumes to arrive in the mail, I decided to read a few select Batman stories beforehand. Those being Hush by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee, and The Black Mirror by Scott Snyder, Jock, and Francesco Francavilla. First up is Hush.
So I had always had an interest in reading this story, as Loeb had written what is arguably my favorite Batman tale, The Long Halloween. I've always liked the idea of a Batman story bringing in some new ideas or villains. Another reason that caught my eye was for Jim Lee's artwork. The guy just has a way with drawing heroes like Batman and Superman that is so satisfying to the eye.
Overall, I enjoyed Hush, especially the Batman/Catwoman relationship being explored further. I didn't particularly find the villain of Hush to be all that exhilarating, and the story felt kind of like a large cameo of classic Batman villains rolled into one. The ending was a little bit unsatisfying overall, but I did really appreciate the small character moments. Scenes between Batman and Catwoman, or he and Alfred, Nightwing, or Gordon were satisfying. I think this story kind of fell around a 3-3.5 out of 5, which is fine. I had fun with it, and at the end of the day that's what matters most.
Now this is my first comic book/graphic novel review on Goodreads, so I have to obviously acknowledge that there are two sides to a comic book. Story and artwork. This is no doubt a very visual form of storytelling, so the artwork is just as important, if not more so. I can't get into a comic book story, no matter how good it is, if the art isn't worth looking at. Otherwise, I'd just read a novel. But I'm happy to say, that Jim Lee's artwork is fantastic, to the surprise of nobody. It's what really elevates Hush to 4 stars for me, despite not adoring the story as much.
I had fun with Hush, but maybe just wanted something a little more memorable, given Jeph Loeb's involvement. But it's certainly worth a read for any Batman fan, and the art work is superb! Up next: The Black Mirror.