Batman (1940-2011) #613

Batman (1940-2011) #613

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

Hush Part 6! A perfect evening out on the town for Bruce and Selina takes a turn for the deadly when Harley Quinn hits Gotham City. And if Harley's back, can the Joker be far behind?

Genres: Comics, Batman, Dc Comics

21 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 26, 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 #613 is a blast from start to finish. What begins as a classy night at the opera for Bruce and Selina quickly unravels when Harley Quinn crashes the scene—bringing chaos, danger, and a whole lot of fun. The issue balances sharp action with great character moments, and the tension builds knowing Joker can’t be far behind. Loeb and Lee continue to deliver on the Hush arc with style and energy. A super enjoyable issue that mixes elegance and madness in true Gotham fashion.

[Alicia Balliett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only twenty two pages... and the last page had my emotions screaming over a character I barely got to know.

[Rick Ray · Rating 2 out of 5]

Batman #613, "Hush, Chapter Six: The Opera"

Bruce attends the opera with Selena Kyle, Leslie Thompkins, and Tommy Elliot, but Harley Quinn crashes the show. Bruce manages to slip away to don his suit, and a showdown between Batman, Catwoman and Harley goes down. Batman is a little surprised by the excess violence demonstrated by Harley, making him suspect that the same hand that has been driving Killer Croc and Poison Ivy is behind this as well.

[Mikey Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bruce takes Selina to the Opera for a normal night with his buddy Tommy Elliot. The show is robbed as Harley Quinn robs the audience, taking Tommy’s necklace given to him by his grandmother. Batman and Catwoman fight against Harley. Catwoman is taken down, and Joker stabs Tommy.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hush chapter 6- The Opera

[Ellie Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

god, i miss deranged villain harley so much

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[Taryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

it's so cool seeing harley! i was not expecting that ending!!!

[harley :D · Rating 4 out of 5]

god i love it when Bruce suffers there’s just something about it that’s so cool

[Derrick McCall · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Alfred will be disappointed. I didn't make it until the intermission."

Harley makes an appearance during a lovely night at the opera with Salina and Bruce. The absolute audacity... An ending I didn't expect the first time I read it.