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When writer Loeb and artist Lee were assigned to one of DC Comics' highest-profile titles, it resulted in the most acclaimed Batman stories since Frank Miller revitalized the character in the Dark Knight series nearly two decades ago. Both Loeb and Lee have large fan followings, Loeb for his thoughtful takes on iconic superheroes, and Lee for his flashy, dynamic artwork. This book collects the second half of their 12-issue run on Batman, picking up where volume 1 [BKL Jl 03] left off. The story line is set in motion by a mysterious foe who is manipulating Batman's familiar villains, and that gives Loeb and Lee opportunity for distinctive versions, in this book, of Joker, Riddler, and Clayface as well as former villainess Catwoman, now embarked on a tentative romance with the Caped Crusader. For all the hype surrounding Hush, both volumes are built largely around the standard brawling by which, fairly or not, the superhero genre has long been characterized. Which is no deterrent to the wild popularity both volumes should enjoy. Gordon Flagg
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Book Description
The blistering creative team of writer Jeph Loeb (Batman: The Long Halloween and Dark Victory) and artist Jim Lee (WildC.A.T.S., X-Men, StormWatch) sets the tone for one of the most memorable — and best-selling — Batman epics in years.
Having already battled Killer Croc, Poison Ivy and Superman, the machinations of Batman’s unknown nemesis now produce a bone-crushing encounter with the Joker! It’s all part of a nerve-shredding battle of wits which ends in a night at the opera — and like all great operas, this climax promises tragedy, bloodshed and vengeance! --Ce texte fait référence à une édition épuisée ou non disponible de ce titre.
