The final pages of this issue offer up some nice plot advancement, as we learn who Hush is, and depending on how big a fan you were of this villain before this issue, you'll either be pleasantly surprised, or annoyed by the rather significant change that has been made to this character. Speaking as a reader with next to no feelings about this character one way or the other, I do have to say that I did feel like Jeph Loeb has cheated a bit on this reveal, as it's one thing to reveal the mystery villain is a character fans would recognize, but it's quite another to change the character to such a degree that it might as well be a completely new character. Still, it wasn't really much of a mystery as this book has really been more of a collection of fan pleasing plot premises than an ongoing mystery, so truth be told I doubt too many fans will make a fuss. This issue does offer up a nice look a Batman's opinion of Nightwing, and there's a fairly big development in the Batman/Catwoman relat Read Full Review

Jeph Loeb wants readers care about the people inside the costumes, his trademark in recent years, even though there is nothing particularly new about the Batman/Catwoman dynamic. But the underlying story should carry as much weight as the characters, and really, there isn't much of a story here. Loeb has inadvertently shown that Batman's rogue's gallery is dead; they've lost their relevance. Each month another Bat-villain appears, makes some noise, and disappears without having said anything; existing only to advance the plot. Perhaps DC should consider shaking up Batman like Geoff Johns has done in Flash; that world has been totally revitalized. And consider how compelling Marvel's "Ultimate" line of comics is to readers. Looking back at the "Big" Batman events over the last dozen years: Knightfall, Cataclysm, No Man's Land, Officer Down, Fugitive, and Murderer. Each was exciting and interesting, but ultimately what's changed, other than a few minor characters dying off? Sales numbers Read Full Review

Probably the best Hush issue. Loved the tiger at the end with his tong out

It's good to see Batman and Nightwing working together again.Their relationship has a dynamic and the conversation they had was enjoyable.Εventually, Dick convinced Bruce to do the important revelation which changes everything.