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Batman Hush Saga #Omnibus
Batman: The Hush Saga Omnibus
Experience the Hush saga in its entirety for the first time ever, including many never-before collected issues!
Gotham City is swept by a crime epidemic, and all of Batman’s enemies have emerged to throw his life into utter chaos. Little do they know that they’re all pawns of the villainous Hush in an elaborate game of revenge against Bruce Wayne!
Collecting Batman #608-619 and #685; Gotham Knights #50-55, #60-71, and #73-74; Detective Comics #846-850 and #852; a Hush interlude from Wizard #0; the Hush tales from Streets of Gotham #1-4, #14, and #16-21; and a brand-new short story from 20th Anniversary Edition .
Gotham City is swept by a crime epidemic, and all of Batman’s enemies have emerged to throw his life into utter chaos. Little do they know that they’re all pawns of the villainous Hush in an elaborate game of revenge against Bruce Wayne!
Collecting Batman #608-619 and #685; Gotham Knights #50-55, #60-71, and #73-74; Detective Comics #846-850 and #852; a Hush interlude from Wizard #0; the Hush tales from Streets of Gotham #1-4, #14, and #16-21; and a brand-new short story from 20th Anniversary Edition .
1272 pages, Hardcover
First published March 19, 2019
About the author
Jeph Loeb
1,547 books1,473 followersJoseph "Jeph" Loeb III is an Emmy and WGA nominated American film and television writer, producer and award-winning comic book writer. Loeb was a Co-Executive Producer on the NBC hit show Heroes, and formerly a producer/writer on the TV series Smallville and Lost.
A four-time Eisner Award winner and five-time Wizard Fan Awards winner (see below), Loeb's comic book career includes work on many major characters, including Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Hulk, Captain America, Cable, Iron Man, Daredevil, Supergirl, the Avengers, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, much of which he has produced in collaboration with artist Tim Sale, who provides the comic art seen on Heroes.
A four-time Eisner Award winner and five-time Wizard Fan Awards winner (see below), Loeb's comic book career includes work on many major characters, including Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Hulk, Captain America, Cable, Iron Man, Daredevil, Supergirl, the Avengers, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, much of which he has produced in collaboration with artist Tim Sale, who provides the comic art seen on Heroes.
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May 25, 2025
My journey through the Batman: The Hush Saga Omnibus was a tale of two very different experiences. The undeniable highlight is the original "Hush" storyline, which anchors this collection. Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee deliver a masterpiece here—the artwork is stunning, the mystery is captivating, and it's just a genuinely fun, absorbing read that thankfully constitutes a significant portion of the omnibus.
However, once you move beyond that initial brilliance, the quality drops off considerably. Stories like "Hush Returns" and "Heart of Hush" range from merely tolerable to downright disappointing. And then there's the truly baffling inclusion of issues like those focused on Poison Ivy that have no connection to the "Hush" narrative whatsoever. These are, frankly, awful and feel like unnecessary padding.
In short, this is a highly uneven collection. While some might manage to find a few redeeming qualities in the latter half, the truth is that the only legitimately fantastic content is the initial "Hush" story. If that's what you're after, I'd strongly recommend saving yourself some grief and just grabbing the standalone deluxe edition of the original run instead.
However, once you move beyond that initial brilliance, the quality drops off considerably. Stories like "Hush Returns" and "Heart of Hush" range from merely tolerable to downright disappointing. And then there's the truly baffling inclusion of issues like those focused on Poison Ivy that have no connection to the "Hush" narrative whatsoever. These are, frankly, awful and feel like unnecessary padding.
In short, this is a highly uneven collection. While some might manage to find a few redeeming qualities in the latter half, the truth is that the only legitimately fantastic content is the initial "Hush" story. If that's what you're after, I'd strongly recommend saving yourself some grief and just grabbing the standalone deluxe edition of the original run instead.
July 19, 2024
(Zero spoiler review)
There was a time when I thought Batman was the pinnacle of comics storytelling. Sure, he has more well known, name dropped stories than any other character in comics. But those handful of famous arc aside, I still would have thought him the most consistently written character on any comic companies roster. Sure, when DC have been increasingly beating that dead bat to death of late, having little else of value anyone wants to shake an ever increasing amount of foldin' money at for the express privilege of keeping up with his adventures. Still, pick up any Batman issue and you're going to get a bangin' read, right? Wrong. The more of this character I foolishly invite into my collection, the more and more I'm coming to realise that the majority of this characters back catalogue is average at best. Especially the further we progress away from the turn of the century. Have you valued your time and money so poorly as to read anything Batman related in the last few years. May the Bat God have mercy on you if you have.
Hush is probably the most overrated of the well known Batman stories, ever. I mentioned in my review of the book itself, but Hush is what should be expected as the bare minimum for ANY comic book. Kick ass art and a competent story. That is all Hush is and I'm being generous on the 'competent' part of the story. That this is considered noteworthy in any way shape or form is a sad indictment on post 2000 comics.
The follow up run by Lieberman was better in some places, worse in others. The art was certainly several steps down, and having all the 'Hush' character stuff smoshed together kinda goes to show how limp and languid the character really is.
Dini's run is the easily the best thing here, and puts all that came before it to shame. Not because its spectacular comic storytelling at it's finest. But its good. And in this day and age, good is nearly the new god tier. And I've already got the Paul Dini omnibus, so if I want to read his Hush arc, I'll just go there. Can we maybe get some more Batman pre 2000 in omnibus form. Maybe just cancel one of the 429 Scott Snyder books the collected editions department apparently think is the only thing worth releasing, and give us something infinitely better. 3/5
OmniBen.
There was a time when I thought Batman was the pinnacle of comics storytelling. Sure, he has more well known, name dropped stories than any other character in comics. But those handful of famous arc aside, I still would have thought him the most consistently written character on any comic companies roster. Sure, when DC have been increasingly beating that dead bat to death of late, having little else of value anyone wants to shake an ever increasing amount of foldin' money at for the express privilege of keeping up with his adventures. Still, pick up any Batman issue and you're going to get a bangin' read, right? Wrong. The more of this character I foolishly invite into my collection, the more and more I'm coming to realise that the majority of this characters back catalogue is average at best. Especially the further we progress away from the turn of the century. Have you valued your time and money so poorly as to read anything Batman related in the last few years. May the Bat God have mercy on you if you have.
Hush is probably the most overrated of the well known Batman stories, ever. I mentioned in my review of the book itself, but Hush is what should be expected as the bare minimum for ANY comic book. Kick ass art and a competent story. That is all Hush is and I'm being generous on the 'competent' part of the story. That this is considered noteworthy in any way shape or form is a sad indictment on post 2000 comics.
The follow up run by Lieberman was better in some places, worse in others. The art was certainly several steps down, and having all the 'Hush' character stuff smoshed together kinda goes to show how limp and languid the character really is.
Dini's run is the easily the best thing here, and puts all that came before it to shame. Not because its spectacular comic storytelling at it's finest. But its good. And in this day and age, good is nearly the new god tier. And I've already got the Paul Dini omnibus, so if I want to read his Hush arc, I'll just go there. Can we maybe get some more Batman pre 2000 in omnibus form. Maybe just cancel one of the 429 Scott Snyder books the collected editions department apparently think is the only thing worth releasing, and give us something infinitely better. 3/5
OmniBen.
May 27, 2026
The first third, the original Hush story by Loeb and Lee, was just good. I don't think it's anything revolutionary like I've been hearing, but I think it is a good story. The collection of stories by Lieberman ranged from underwhelming to downright dreadful. They all had interesting concepts such as; the Joker protecting Riddler from Hush, Ivy trying to save orphans she befriended from being poisoned by her and one with a Clayface, however they all felt underdeveloped and never reached their true potential, not to mention multiple jumps in logic and characters being written out of character (and the Joker being uncomfortably horny and an obsession with porn and pornstars in a few issues/chapters). I dropped the book after reaching Dini's material, despite it being considered the best Hush stories and the best written material in this book, simply because I intend to get his omnibus, which includes all of his material in this book. If anyone wants this, I'd advise to just get the original Hush story on its own and the Batman by Paul Dini omnibus, Liberman's material simply is not worth owning, nor reading more than once if you truly love Hush as a character (Though I do think you'd be disappointed by his writing and unclear/changing motives)
April 27, 2026
En una trama intrigante Batman se enfrenta a villanos históricos e inesperados, cautivante en todo su desarrollo y una oscura y bella ilustración de toda la aventura.
January 4, 2024
In this entire collection Hush blossoms from a one-note mystery villain to a classic rogues gallery troublemaker then under Dini to a nuanced and interesting foe with the face of Bruce Wayne but operates in plain sight like his dark, warped, intolerant shadow.
Like Hush before it, the follow-up comics are light and fast to read, pleasant, classic bat-family stories not too bogged down in darkness and lore.
I was never a huge fan of Hush, but I enjoyed it as a beautiful, broad, brisk colourful splash and as a kitchen-sink modern entry point to Batman. So the darker follow-ups, while varying in quality and entertainment, are nice little niche components that build Hush to be an iconic and lasting Batman villain.
Like Hush before it, the follow-up comics are light and fast to read, pleasant, classic bat-family stories not too bogged down in darkness and lore.
I was never a huge fan of Hush, but I enjoyed it as a beautiful, broad, brisk colourful splash and as a kitchen-sink modern entry point to Batman. So the darker follow-ups, while varying in quality and entertainment, are nice little niche components that build Hush to be an iconic and lasting Batman villain.
January 2, 2024
I will always return to this story. But maybe not necessary this book. While the main Jim Lee and Jeph Loeb story is what got me into hush. The stories of heart of hush and house of hush is something I wanted to rediscover, with now more DC batman knowledge. But it is still those main 12 issues that defines the character for me. I kept my Absolute Hush for that very reason. But in the greater Batman readathon-scope. This is a fine edition indeed. Now hush...
October 23, 2024
Ever since I picked up my first Jeph Loeb graphic novel, I have been obsessed with getting my hands on more. I just started reading Batman graphic novels this year. I am more a Superman kind of gal. But Loeb's writing raises the bar not just in comics but also in mysteries. Set with the main character as Batman and in the gritty city of Gotham Loeb is free to let his imagination run wild and with the gallery of villains that Batman has acquired over the years the sky was the limit and Loeb pretty much hit it. What sends this book into outer space is the amazing artwork of Jim Lee. I confess this is the first of Lee's work I have seen on anything other than a poster. His knowledge of human anatomy and the way he has the characters move gives a great sense of movement and action. I would find myself looking at panels for a bit even though I wanted to rush faster into the story and the crime wave that was targeted this time at Batman himself. Alot of twists and turns and plenty red herrings for good measure this book had me guessing but for once I knew who was behind it, well sort of.... I was let's say half right. A great read and also a wonderful chance to get an eyeful of amazing art. A must buy for any Loeb or Lee fan. A HUGE must if you like Batman.
Also, I found this book while on vacation in Dallas and I am thrilled because I almost had to order it!
Also, I found this book while on vacation in Dallas and I am thrilled because I almost had to order it!
July 9, 2024
Really a 4.5/10 imo. Love some good Batman stories and this one is of course up there. There’s a lot of stuff in this book that develops Batman as a character that is still with the character to this day, I see a lot of people either love or dislike the book for the whole “Batman can do anything” type trope, but honestly I didn’t get that vibe from this book at all. It feels like classic early 2000 Batman stories. I never realized how long hush stuck around with all the stories post the main Hush book issues. Heart of Hush being one of the absolute stand outs. Jim Lees art still stands as some of my favorite to ever exist, the guy can just draw some solid Batman and I eat it up every time. It was nice also seeing big story beats I’d had always heard about, like the first “kinda sorta” return of Jason Todd that most certainly planted the seeds for under the red hood, and the iconic cover pages you see on just about every Batman/dc social media accounts. Overall solid Batman stories that give me more of the character and city that I love.
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December 14, 2021No entiendo si esta edición al final se publicó o no. El hecho de que supuestamente haya salido hace dos años pero no haya ninguna reseña me da a entender que no. De todos modos, yo me guardo la mía para cuando relea alguno de estos polémicos números.
November 26, 2023
This omnibus has been a long time coming. I’m probably one of the few that isn’t a fan of the “Hush” story by Loeb but I am a fan of Dini’s “Heart of Hush.” Also nice to have all of AJ Lieberman’s issues on the character in one big book.
All in all, essential for the Batman mythos…
All in all, essential for the Batman mythos…
January 20, 2025
Loved the dynamic and developments between Catwoman and Bruce, but the overall conflict and mystery was very underbaked and honestly a little too obvious. I always enjoy the rogues working together for a united goal though.
June 9, 2024
Maybe 4.5
Review of advance copy
surprisingly was more okay with bald harvey dent than i thought
uhhh anyway 4/5 lowkey a lil obvious but loved the riddler reveal 10/10 would smash
uhhh anyway 4/5 lowkey a lil obvious but loved the riddler reveal 10/10 would smash
May 12, 2025
Truly a mixed bag with a fractured identity, just like it's titular villain.
The Omni starts very strong with the original Hush story. Leob and Lee were on fire there, even if it wasn't as all timer great like I thought. but man, does it look like a five course meal compared to the dry, drab, and completely boring third of the book written by Liberman. I was straight up skipping whole pages or skimming during his issues.
The less I rant about the middle portion of this book the better. thankfully it got much better once Paul Dini was writing again, as Heart of Hush and House of Hush both were worthy sequels to the original saga. Heart was quick, and unfortunately Selina was sidelined, but it was well written and explored Hush more. House was just fine, a victim of it keeping it's hero and Villain separate until the final issue.
A truly mixed bag of a Omni, but one at least I can say I've read and followed up on the saga I used to hold in such high regard. Maybe Hush worked best as a mystery, someone used to facilitate others more well known.
The Omni starts very strong with the original Hush story. Leob and Lee were on fire there, even if it wasn't as all timer great like I thought. but man, does it look like a five course meal compared to the dry, drab, and completely boring third of the book written by Liberman. I was straight up skipping whole pages or skimming during his issues.
The less I rant about the middle portion of this book the better. thankfully it got much better once Paul Dini was writing again, as Heart of Hush and House of Hush both were worthy sequels to the original saga. Heart was quick, and unfortunately Selina was sidelined, but it was well written and explored Hush more. House was just fine, a victim of it keeping it's hero and Villain separate until the final issue.
A truly mixed bag of a Omni, but one at least I can say I've read and followed up on the saga I used to hold in such high regard. Maybe Hush worked best as a mystery, someone used to facilitate others more well known.
January 19, 2026
An overall very enjoyable story and definitely an impactful batman saga.
Hush is set up to be quite an excellent villain with his machinations and the storyline is definitely engaging. However...
This omnibus, while following the major Hush arcs, does have large story gaps due to other related storylines not being included in the omnibus (it makes sense but just something to take note of). There also is a clear difference between the Hush in some of the earlier storylines vs. the Hush in the later storylines. By design-- probably. But the endings just felt anti-climatic (at least to me) due to the progression of the storyline.
Overall, worth a readthrough but not my favorite batman story arcs.
Hush is set up to be quite an excellent villain with his machinations and the storyline is definitely engaging. However...
This omnibus, while following the major Hush arcs, does have large story gaps due to other related storylines not being included in the omnibus (it makes sense but just something to take note of). There also is a clear difference between the Hush in some of the earlier storylines vs. the Hush in the later storylines. By design-- probably. But the endings just felt anti-climatic (at least to me) due to the progression of the storyline.
Overall, worth a readthrough but not my favorite batman story arcs.
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September 22, 2024
This was surprisingly fun to read. I didn't find the original Hush storyline to be too strong, but the art is legendary. It's dynamic, incredibly memorable, and pure FUN. Jim Lee really inspired me as a kid, when I first discovered the Hush issues through Gotham Comics (iykyk), and got me to pick up a pencil and learn how to get to that level of drawing.
So yes, there's a lot of nostalgia. I didn't find the storylines later on to be too interesting either, but the Dini stuff (especially Heart of Hush, felt like I was watching episodes of BTAS) is really strong.
So yes, there's a lot of nostalgia. I didn't find the storylines later on to be too interesting either, but the Dini stuff (especially Heart of Hush, felt like I was watching episodes of BTAS) is really strong.
November 15, 2025
I finally got around to finishing my review of BATMAN: HUSH, and I've included links to its various editions and the upcoming release of BATMAN: HUSH 2.
If you haven't read HUSH, I personally think it's a great story, especially if you're a fan of Batman as a "detective." It reads like a classic whodunit with plenty of suspects, a few red herrings, and appearances by iconic friends, felons, and some of the Bat Boys.
READ MY FULL REVIEW HERE WITH ADDITIONAL BOOK LINKS
If you haven't read HUSH, I personally think it's a great story, especially if you're a fan of Batman as a "detective." It reads like a classic whodunit with plenty of suspects, a few red herrings, and appearances by iconic friends, felons, and some of the Bat Boys.
READ MY FULL REVIEW HERE WITH ADDITIONAL BOOK LINKS
February 1, 2025
Any sort of Batman content for me is always a 10/10 but you can see such a massive drop in art quality between some of the issues like The Batman comics have some of the most amazing art and then it switches to Gotham Knights and the art just looks bland and flushed out.
Just something you don’t notice when your reading the issues separately but when put them together in one it’s a lot more noticeable.
At the end of the day an amazing read.
Just something you don’t notice when your reading the issues separately but when put them together in one it’s a lot more noticeable.
At the end of the day an amazing read.
October 6, 2024
This is just like an All-Star version of Batman. All the friends and villains are there, the plot is Batman detective stuff, art is perfection... This just feels like a perfect Batman story to represent all the characters and stories and relationships. While there are some stories that are more important or will stay with you longer, this is just pure perfection.
5/5
5/5
March 8, 2026
3.5/5 stars.
Hush is far from the most interesting comic villain in my opinion, but the artwork was great, and the story was alright, although maybe a bit confusing at times honestly, particularly during House of Hush. I found myself more interested in the budding relationship of Bruce and Selina throughout this omnibus.
Hush is far from the most interesting comic villain in my opinion, but the artwork was great, and the story was alright, although maybe a bit confusing at times honestly, particularly during House of Hush. I found myself more interested in the budding relationship of Bruce and Selina throughout this omnibus.
July 23, 2025
The original Hush by Loeb & the sequel Hush Returns by Liberman are some of the absolute worst comics ever made but remain fascinating, & the Dini Hush trilogy (Heart of Hush, Hush $, House of Hush) is shockingly as good as a comic w/ Hush can be
June 23, 2025
Such a mixed bag. Hush isn’t exactly the best Batman villain to build an entire omnibus around, dude’s only interesting when he’s written by Paul Dini.
January 2, 2026
Quintessential Batman reading, absolutely love Heart of Hush (I love a good romantic melodrama)
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