Batman # 160 Bermejo Variant Summer of Superman 7/25 CGC 9.8 46352300010

Batman #160, released on May 28, 2025, is the third chapter of the "H2SH" (Hush 2) storyline. It reunites the original creative team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee for a direct sequel to the iconic 2002 Batman: Hush.

Plot and Key Developments

The issue ramps up the psychological and physical stakes as Hush (Thomas Elliot) continues his campaign against Batman.

• Silence & Armori: The issue introduces Silence, a mysterious new powerhouse villain and ally to Hush. Batman also faces Armori, a surgically enhanced villain wielding technology inspired by the Metal Men.
• The Red Hood Betrayal: In a major twist, Jason Todd (Red Hood) is revealed to be working with Hush. Hush has manipulated Jason by promising to use his surgical expertise to "fix" the long-term physical and psychological trauma remaining from Jason's death.
• Fractured Alliances:
• Nightwing and Batgirl are forced into an uneasy alliance with the Riddler, who claims to have vital information but remains cryptic.
• Damian Wayne makes a dramatic entrance, surprisingly bringing Bane along as an ally to support Batman.
• The Cliffhanger: The story culminates at Gotham Med Tower, where Hush threatens to kill Damian Wayne with a Damascus steel scalpel.

Creative Team & Format

• Creators: Written by Jeph Loeb, with pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams, and colors by Alex Sinclair.