Batman (1940-2011) #611

Batman (1940-2011) #611

by Jeph Loeb, Scott Williams (Inker), Jim Lee (Penciller)

Fun in Metropolis! Catwoman and Batman journey to the City of Tomorrow to track down Poison Ivy. This capricious couple thinks it has the upper hand but soon finds Ivy has something - or someone - up her sleeve. And keep your eyes peeled for a mysterious flying hero whose deeds inspired a young Bruce Wayne.

Genres: Comics, Batman, Dc Comics, Graphic Novels

21 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 22, 2003

About the author

Joseph "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.

Reviews

[Nicolo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read as part of the Batman: Hush: DC Compact Comics Edition graphic novel. (Aug 1, 2025)

The collective review for the entire Batman: Hush storyline can be found on my review of the Batman: The Complete Hush.

[Machiavelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just read Batman #611 — more backstory with Bruce’s doctor friend adds depth, and the Batman/Catwoman dynamic keeps building. Their trip to Metropolis leads straight into trouble—with Poison Ivy pulling strings behind the scenes.

[Rick Ray · Rating 2 out of 5]

Batman #611, "Hush, Chapter Four: The City"

Bruce Wayne makes his way to Gotham to aid in the search for Poison Ivy, but runs into Dr. Thomas Elliott at the airport (awfully suspicious how many times the two have run into each other in just four issues). Making a lengthy visit to Lois at the Daily Planet, most of this issue ends up being filler storytelling. We return to the matter at hand in the final few pages, where a showdown between Catwoman, Batman and Ivy reveals the stakes have just been raised.

[Mikey Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bruce heads to Metropolis, and on his way runs into Dr. Thomas Elliot again. We get a cool flashback. Bruce can’t stop thinking about how he kissed Selina. The two find Poison Ivy, where it leads to a potential fight between Batman and Superman.

[Ellie Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

69/100

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hush chapter 4- The City

[Taryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

so not only do i get batcat, lois lane, and clois... but THAT ENDING! the art is beautiful and i love the story.

[harley :D · Rating 4 out of 5]

nooooo the besties are gonna fight

[Derrick McCall · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I kissed her..."

Bruce heads to Metropolis as Batman has business there. We see more of The Bat and The Cat's rooftop conversation post-kiss and Batman can't stop thinking about her. Can't blame the man.

[Ali AK · Rating 3 out of 5]

Best Hush issue so far but still these aren’t particularly special