Batman (1940-2011) #618

Batman (1940-2011) #618

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

Hush Part 11! After the shocking revelations of last issue, Batman faces the battle of his life! But given the betrayals he's discovered, can Batman possibly fight the one person whom he cannot - and will not - fight? Was this the master plan all along? Or are there still more twists to come?

Genres: Comics, Batman, Dc Comics

21 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 27, 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 5 out of 5]

Batman #618 is pure nightmare fuel in the best way. The Lazarus Pit twist with Robin, Bruce’s sanity hanging by a thread, and Hush’s game tightening the noose make this penultimate chapter a relentless gut punch. Loeb and Jim Lee are at their dark, twisted peak—serving up tension, horror, and gorgeous, haunting visuals that stick with you long after you turn the last page.

[cauldronofevil · Rating 5 out of 5]

”First Encounter” is apparently ripped out of the ‘Hush’ storyline in another attempt to mess with Batman over the guilt of Jason Todd’s death and to further the illusion that Hush had a storyline.

In a rainy graveyard at night, Hush and Batman face off. Hush removes his bandages to reveal….Jason Todd, now holding a knife at the throat of Robin (Tim).

Catwoman surprises Jason by jumping him and rescues Tim. He didn’t think she cared.

”I don’t. But if something happened to you, he’d be hell to live with…. ”

Batman and Hush fight.

Catwoman wants to help. Robin (Tim) stops her.

”The entire time I’ve been Robin — every lesson — every move that Batman has taught me — is intended to keep what happened to Jason from happening to me.”

But of course, Batman wasn’t fooled.

What is was, wasn’t that great, but it was executed well, including the art. I don’t like everything Jim Lee does, but I like this a lot.

5******”

Well, it wasn’t a complete story, but it was a pretty good slice of it. Hell, I bought the damn thing twice!

[Rick Ray · Rating 3 out of 5]

Batman #618, "Hush, Chapter Eleven: "The Game"

Batman faces off against an old ally, long believed dead. His former Robin, Jason Todd, appears to have been resurrected and is now threatening to kill the current Robin, Tim Drake. A lengthy fight soon reveals another ploy exists beneath it all, and that the bandaged man stalking Batman is just one more step ahead.

[Derrick McCall · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I trust you."

So Jason Todd isn't Jason Todd... it's actually Clayface. Bruce reaffirms that he trusts Selina while also coming ever so close to uncovering the truth of this mystery foe.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hush chapter 11- The Game

[Taryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

sad it wasn't jason. wish the robins had different looks bc i never know who it is.

[Bridgette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wish it was Jason

[Ali AK · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful artwork!

[☂️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

hey so bruce loved jason so much. what are we supposed to do