When Jim Lee drew Batman: Hush in the early 2000s, it was a HUGE deal. Lee, who is still comics brightest star, even today, pencilled a yearlong Batman epic alongside Long Halloween writer Jeph Loeb. The story would go on to have major repercussions throughout the decade (particularly informing Paul Dini & Dustin Nguyens Streets of Gotham run, as well as Judd Winnick & Doug Mahnkes Under The Red Hood story arc), but it was Lees tough, urban re-imagining of the titular hero that had people most excited. In Lees hands, Batman became a rugged adventurer, able to leap into action at any moment, but also brooding, sombre and mature. His costume, whilst staying true to the classic elements listed above, was drawn as an urban combat suit, thickly armoured and heavily weaponized. From the tire tread Kevlar groove on the soles of his boots, to the military upgrade Jim gave to the utility belt, this version of The Batman was tough, believable and an absolute joy to read.
I am a professional author and lifelong comic books/pro wrestling fan. I also work as a journalist as well as writing comic books (I also draw), screenplays, stage plays, songs and prose fiction.
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Oh yeah - I'm about to become a Dad for the first time, so if my stuff seems more sentimental than usual - blame it on that!
Finally, I sincerely appreciate every single read I get. So if you're reading this, thank you, you've made me feel like Shakespeare for a day! (see what I mean?)
Latcho Drom,
- CQ
