Batman #158 (923)

In "Hush 2 Chapter One: The Pawn," Batman is left wounded after a brutal clash with the Joker—only to see the clown prince vanish without a trace. As Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon race to find him, Talia al Ghul arrives to pull Batman from the brink, but the mystery deepens when he uncovers a chilling link to Hush, who’s orchestrating the chaos from the shadows. Written by Jeph Loeb and brought to life by Jim Lee’s dynamic art, Scott Williams’ inks, Alex Sinclair’s colors, and Richard Starkings’ lettering, this 2025 issue delivers a tense, visually striking escalation in the ongoing war of wits and violence. The cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams captures the moment’s intensity with sharp, haunting detail.