linblythe_pub22's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bimenace's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
aburchard's review against another edition
4.0
The story did not blow me away, but the characterization was AMAZING. Everyone felt like themselves (only not, but that was intentional and had to do with the plot, so no problem there), and I enjoyed seeing such a big cast interact with Batman. It was incredibly well done, making it one of the better Batman stories I have experienced in my short comic reading career.
sjj169's review against another edition
4.0
I had such a hard time deciding how to rate this one. I liked it and I didn't like it. I'm going with a four star..just because I love me some Batman and there are several really good things about this book.
Like: Batman and Catwoman. Do I like them together doing the smoochie smoochie? Well, somewhat.
I thought it would be hotter than it was..I mean come on, they are both awesomeness..but well it kinda fizzled in this book.
But here? Pure hawt.
Yes, I know I'm weird. I've been told that before.
The artwork: Frigging amazing.
Ohhhh Bats-you are looking good.
They story was fairly decent at times. I liked him teaming up with Superman and I figured out who the bad guy was before the end, but it's not a bad book.
What I thought was over the top:
Too much going on. Why does the Batman series that I've read have to have every bad guy that he has ever fought in each book? I felt sorry for the poor guy because he was running around like a chicken with his head cut off.
In the end this is one of the better Batman books I've read. He is on the darker side and I love him when he gets all angry and angsty.
ETA: I forgot this! My friend Hulk boy aka Jeff recommended this to me. He seems to know the comic books I might like..if he would quit ignoring Kelly and I lately because we Goldblum/Groinkick/Vomit gif him to death.
Like: Batman and Catwoman. Do I like them together doing the smoochie smoochie? Well, somewhat.
I thought it would be hotter than it was..I mean come on, they are both awesomeness..but well it kinda fizzled in this book.
But here? Pure hawt.
Yes, I know I'm weird. I've been told that before.
The artwork: Frigging amazing.
Ohhhh Bats-you are looking good.
They story was fairly decent at times. I liked him teaming up with Superman and I figured out who the bad guy was before the end, but it's not a bad book.
What I thought was over the top:
Too much going on. Why does the Batman series that I've read have to have every bad guy that he has ever fought in each book? I felt sorry for the poor guy because he was running around like a chicken with his head cut off.
In the end this is one of the better Batman books I've read. He is on the darker side and I love him when he gets all angry and angsty.
ETA: I forgot this! My friend Hulk boy aka Jeff recommended this to me. He seems to know the comic books I might like..if he would quit ignoring Kelly and I lately because we Goldblum/Groinkick/Vomit gif him to death.
thisotherbookaccount's review against another edition
3.0
Batman: Hush was sold to me as one of the best Batman stories ever told. I should have known that "one of the best" is a subjective statement in most cases. Batman: Hush is by no means a bad comic book. In fact, for most part, it is rather gripping. At the end of every chapter, you are left wondering: Who the hell is that guy with the bandages on the face?
What is slightly off-putting, however, is the multiple bait-and-switches towards the end of the book. The man in the bandage is... THIS! OK, not really, but we got you didn't it? Now, for the true reveal. The man in the bandage is... THAT! Hah! Got you, didn't I? It's not really him. Did you really think we'd do THAT? Fine, fine, we won't be pulling any legs this time. The real villain is... THAT.
By the end of the back-and-forth and the true (for real this time) villain is revealed, it somehow feels like a letdown. There are no deeper meanings to be found here, unlike those you find in The Killing Joke and The Dark Knight Returns. No revelation that touches on a moral ambiguities — nothing. It's a personal vendetta from Batman's past that bites him in the ass. It's straightforward and it's simple — perhaps too simple.
With that said, it's still an enjoyable romp through Gotham (and Metropolis at one point). If you want a story that sees Batman pitted against all his past enemies, most of them are here again to torment your favourite caped crusader. Most comic book fans may see this as a cliche of sorts but, since I haven't read THAT many Batman books, it's still relatively fresh for me. Besides, who doesn't want to see Dick Greyson?
I don't think Batman: Hush is the best Batman book, nor is it particularly terrible. It is very middle-of-the-road that's not particularly sophisticated.
What is slightly off-putting, however, is the multiple bait-and-switches towards the end of the book. The man in the bandage is... THIS! OK, not really, but we got you didn't it? Now, for the true reveal. The man in the bandage is... THAT! Hah! Got you, didn't I? It's not really him. Did you really think we'd do THAT? Fine, fine, we won't be pulling any legs this time. The real villain is... THAT.
By the end of the back-and-forth and the true (for real this time) villain is revealed, it somehow feels like a letdown. There are no deeper meanings to be found here, unlike those you find in The Killing Joke and The Dark Knight Returns. No revelation that touches on a moral ambiguities — nothing. It's a personal vendetta from Batman's past that bites him in the ass. It's straightforward and it's simple — perhaps too simple.
With that said, it's still an enjoyable romp through Gotham (and Metropolis at one point). If you want a story that sees Batman pitted against all his past enemies, most of them are here again to torment your favourite caped crusader. Most comic book fans may see this as a cliche of sorts but, since I haven't read THAT many Batman books, it's still relatively fresh for me. Besides, who doesn't want to see Dick Greyson?
I don't think Batman: Hush is the best Batman book, nor is it particularly terrible. It is very middle-of-the-road that's not particularly sophisticated.
jammasterjamie's review against another edition
4.0
Great and fun Batman story - Loeb, as usual, shows why he is one of the best in the biz, and Jim Lee is as amazing as always. I'm not a huge fan of the ending, hence only giving it four stars, but the ride there definitely makes this a must-read for any Batman fan.
georgezakka's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
Batman: hush - while in a chase with catwoman someone starts to interfere with Batman and not for good. This someone makes Batman fall and almost kills him needing surgery and Bruce asks for it to be done by child hood friend tommy Elliot using Morse code. After a series of unfortunate events occur Bruce has to find out who’s behind it with the help of catwoman.
My thoughts - I’m so happy this book had nothing to do with any stupid crime families like the maronis or the falcones behind I’m sick of that crap. While Tim sale is a great artist I think Jim Lee is amazing and really made the book beautiful. I really liked how they made Harvey dent and catwoman good guys, it’s nice to see them change their ways. I love the plot twist at the end when you find out that hush is thomas Elliot. My only problem was that there wasn’t enough robin, he was only at the end.
Overall great book
Batman: hush - while in a chase with catwoman someone starts to interfere with Batman and not for good. This someone makes Batman fall and almost kills him needing surgery and Bruce asks for it to be done by child hood friend tommy Elliot using Morse code. After a series of unfortunate events occur Bruce has to find out who’s behind it with the help of catwoman.
My thoughts - I’m so happy this book had nothing to do with any stupid crime families like the maronis or the falcones behind I’m sick of that crap. While Tim sale is a great artist I think Jim Lee is amazing and really made the book beautiful. I really liked how they made Harvey dent and catwoman good guys, it’s nice to see them change their ways. I love the plot twist at the end when you find out that hush is thomas Elliot. My only problem was that there wasn’t enough robin, he was only at the end.
Overall great book
mrerickeith's review against another edition
3.0
Good Batman story. Get to see a lot of the rogues come out for this. Jim Lee is a great artist.