Heart of Hush

A "Batman: R.I.P." issue — and part 1 of the 5-part story "The Return of Hush!"

Readers who were surprised by Catwoman's return last month haven't see anything yet as Hush makes a dramatic return to the life of Batman. What will this mean for Bruce Wayne? This epic story kicks off the countdown to DETECTIVE #850!

A "Batman: R.I.P." tie-in! Secrets shared years ago between Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliott begin to have dangerous repercussions in the present. Why is this mystery driving Hush to destroy Batman's life? And what part does Catwoman play in Hush's plans?

Overview:

A "Batman: R.I.P." tie-in! "Heart of Hush" Part 3 of 5! To save the sanity of a kidnapped child, Batman must confront the Scarecrow! But their battle is just a part of Hush's plot against Batman and Bruce Wayne, setting the stage for the most shocking surprise ending of the year! Guest-starring Catwoman!

SPOILERS:

Hush sneaks up on Selina, and the two get into a fight. Selina swipes at Hush removing his mask. Selina is surprised to see who is under the mask, which seems not to be Thomas Elliot. Meanwhile, Batman searches for a boy named Colin, who has been kidnapped by Scarecrow. Batman finds the boy only to find out Scarecrow pumped him full of venom, Batman and Colin fight it out. Batman saves the boy and puts Scarecrow in his place only to find out Selina is in the hospital... with her heart removed.

 
In this penultimate chapter of the 5-part arc 'Heart of Hush,' Batman tears his way through Gotham City's underworld to reach his dangerous adversary. But after the Dark Knight learns what his childhood friend-turned-villain is really after, will Batman be able to survive what Hush plans next? The lives of both Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliot come full circle in this story of beginnings and brutal endings!    
 
Selina is dying and Batman will do everything he can to punish the man responsible: Tommy Elliot. But things won't be easy for the Caped Crusader as Hush has been waiting this final showdown for years. Elliot's plans is aimed not only to kill the woman Batman loves, but to destroy everything Batman has built and that means not only to kill everyone he cares for but even to steal Wayne's face. Maybe this is really the end of Batman...

A "Batman R.I.P." tie-in! "Heart of Hush" concludes in this anniversary double-sized issue! Catwoman's life hangs in the balance during this final battle between Batman and Hush! And the life of Bruce Wayne will never be the same as the confrontation with his childhood friend Tommy Elliot reveals a terrible and shocking secret!