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Warning : Spoilers for " The Promise " in Justice League Unlimited # 1DC Comics has unveiledHush’snewest plot , transforming theBatmanvillain into a major threat . Hush ’s design spells disaster for not just Batman , but also for each member of the Bat - Family and the Dark Knight ’s iconic rascal verandah . Hush ’s new schemes also build upon his plan from the originalBatman : Hushstoryline by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee , set up DC ’s anticipated subsequence as a worthwhile successor .
" The Promise"by Loeb and Lee , a three - page prelude published inJustice League Unlimited#1,sets up the mark - new sequel by reintroducing readers to Hush . Interspersed with narrative fromBatman , reader watch over as Hush go paper pawns of Batman and his friends and enemy , before the final spattering page reveals pictures of iconic Batman characters tie together with a red train .
The message is extravagantly vindicated : Hush will be hunting down Batman ’s outstanding supporter and foes alike , as well as the Dark Knight himself , beginning in March 2025’sBatman#158 by Loeb and Lee . The overture notably emphasizes members of the elongated Bat - Family , and it appears as though Hush have it away , at the very least , Oracle ’s underground identity as Barbara Gordon and Red Hood ’s identity as Jason Todd .
Hush Has a Long History with Batman that Complicates His Identity
“The Promise” by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Alex Sinclair, and Richard Starkings fromJustice League Unlimited#1
Created by Loeb and Lee in the 2002 - 2003 storylineHush , which hunt down inBatman#608 - 619 and is available now in collected editions , Thomas Elliot was bring in as Bruce Wayne ’s childhood supporter before being revealed as the secret identity of Hush . As Hush , Thomas work alongside the Riddler to practice Batman ’s smashing closed book against him for demand retaliation on Bruce - due to Thomas Wayne economize Elliot ’s mother after he had plotted to pour down both of his parents in an accident . Later taradiddle elevate Hush ’s hatred of Batman , as he rebuild his face to see like Bruce ’s to torment him further .
" The Promise " is release at the end ofJustice League Unlimited#1 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora , an essential milestone issue for both the Justice League and DC Comics at large as the publisher enters its " All In " era .
WhileHush himself has historically never been an A - lister , what has always made him dangerous to Batman is both that he knows his secret identity and that he ’s willing to weaponize it against him . Hush ’s willingness to use Batman ’s mystical identity against him played a major role in how he was able to cast off Batman off his plot during the original ' 00s plot line . Additionally , Hush isunique among Batman ’s villainsfor his unyielding hate of Bruce Wayne .
Hush Finally Makes It to the Big Leagues of DC Comics' Iconic Villains
And It’s All Thanks to His New Plan
These fact make Hush an specially dangerous foe for Batman , ashis noesis and hate of the caped crusader make him capable of go to lengths few of his other rogues would dare venture . That he seems to be targeting member of Batman ’s knave gallery , particularly the ones involved in his patch from the originalHushstoryline , suggests that he plans to take revenge on them for failing in his architectural plan . This especial ca nt to his scheme makes him a risk not just to Batman and his allies , but also to the Bat - Family ’s enemies .
Hush is returning to comic in a big way of life for a sequel to his introductory story , with Hush ’s latest costume making its introduction in a young preliminary poor .
" The Promise " twit a new , dastardly plot in the upcoming sequel toHush . Thomas Elliot ’s machination appear to not just direct Gotham ’s iconic Italian sandwich , but also its scoundrel too . Hush has finally moved up as an A - list threat , andBatmanwill have a hard - defend battle ahead of him if he hopes to bestHush .
Justice League Unlimited#1is available now from DC Comics .
