Written by Jeph Loeb
Art by Jim Lee; Scott Williams; Richard Starkings; & Alex Sinclair
Cover Art by Jim Lee; Scott Williams; & Alex Sinclair
SUMMARY:
Entitled “Hush, Chapter Four: The City,” DC Comics released this issue for March 2003. Tracking Poison Ivy to Metropolis, Bruce Wayne has a childhood flashback where he and his friend, Tommy Eliot, witness Alan Scott’s Green Lantern in action vs. the Icicle. After briefly catching up with Tommy, Bruce’s next stop is The Daily Planet where he mingles with his trusted employees: Lois Lane, Clark Kent, & Perry White.
Seeking a lead from LexCorp’s acting CEO, Talia Head, Batman confirms his suspicions where Ivy likely is. Batman & Selina “Catwoman” Kyle calibrate their tag-team efforts to take down Poison Ivy, who is evidently more dangerous than ever. With an injured Selina rendered unconscious, even the Dark Knight is startled by Ivy’s mesmerized new henchman.
REVIEW:
At this stage of the Hush arc, Jeph Loeb is at the top of his game, as the art squad’s inspired visuals are top-caliber. The guest presence of Lois Lane and her husband, Clark Kent/Superman, adds another tantalizing element, as most readers will likely be taken off guard by Loeb’s welcome plot twists. Ending with a dynamite cliffhanger, Batman # 611 is an example of flawless DC entertainment. As a heads-up, the same applies to Batman # 612.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Penned by a supposed ‘mole,’ the “DC in Demand” column includes thumbnail cover reveals for Aquaman # 2; JLA/The Spectre: Soul War # 1; Superman: The Ten-Cent Adventure; Arkham Asylum: Living Hell # 1; and Batman # 612.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 10 Stars
