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DC Comics   ·   Released Jun 25th, 2003

Batman #616

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HUSH CHAPTER 9 - THE ASSASSINS

Batman rappels down from the Batplane and boards the company jetliner, Lexcorp-One. Once inside, he kidnaps Talia Head and takes her back to Gotham. He tells her that Ra's al Ghul will not tolerate a threat to his daughter. Talia points out two flaws with the problem: she and Ra's are not on speaking terms, and Batman would never hurt her.  Returning to Gotham, Batman leaves Talia in the care of Catwoman. The message is quickly received as Batman soon finds a scimitar sticking out from a computer terminal in the Batcave. Concerned, Batman hurries upstairs to check on Alfred. After seeing he's alright, Batman quickly deciphers the context of Ra's "message", but is confused to learn that he is being summoned to North Africa. Alfred theorizes that Ra's may be luring him away from Gotham, but Batman has no choice.  Later, Harvey Dent sneaks into the home of former police commissioner James Gordon. He tells Jim that Batman will need their help in resolving the current string of crimes. He also tells Gordon that the gun used to kill Tommy Elliot was Jim's old service pistol.  Batman arrives in Africa and meets with Ra's. The two engage in a sword fight, and Batman surprises Ra's by running him through. With Ra's incapacitated, Batman begins questioning him. Ra's is not responsible for the recent attacks on Batman. In fact, he wants Batman's opponent equally dead, for the person recently used and defiled one of the last Lazarus Pits.  Back in Gotham City, Lady Shiva breaks into Catwoman's penthouse by Ra's command to rescue Talia. She gets into a fight with Catwoman, and easily takes her out. To her surprise however, Talia turns the tables on her, smashing a chair across the back of Shiva's head.  Batman returns to find Catwoman has been healed by Talia. Talia says that Catwoman would have died if she had not returned, but decided to come back for Batman's sake. Talia kisses Batman and warns him that his mysterious opponent knows about his affection towards Catwoman and will use it against him. She asks Batman if Catwoman is worth the risk, and he silently answers yes.

Format
Comic
Page Count
32 pages
Cover Price
$2.25
UPC
76194120005761611
Distributor SKU
APR030146
Batman #616
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Creators

Jeph Loeb
Writer
Jeph Loeb
Jim Lee
Penciller, Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Scott Williams
Inker, Cover Artist
Scott Williams
Alex Sinclair
Colorist, Cover Artist
Alex Sinclair
Richard Starkings
Letterer
Richard Starkings
Michael Wright
Associate Editor
Michael Wright
Bob Schreck
Editor
Bob Schreck

Characters

Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred Pennyworth
Prime Earth
Batman
Bruce Wayne
Batman
Prime Earth
Catwoman
Selina Kyle
Catwoman
Prime Earth
Harvey Dent
Harvey Dent
Prime Earth
James Gordon
James Gordon
Prime Earth
Lady Shiva
Sandra Wu-San
Lady Shiva
Prime Earth
Lex Luthor
Lex Luthor
Prime Earth
Oracle
Barbara Gordon
Oracle
Prime Earth
Pete Ross
Pete Ross
Prime Earth
Ra's al Ghul
Ra's al Ghul
Prime Earth
Talia al Ghul
Talia al Ghul
Prime Earth

Collected In

  • Batman: Hush Vol. 2 HC
    Batman: Hush Vol. 2 HC
    Batman Vol. 1 (1940 - 2011)
  • Batman: Hush Vol. 2 TP
    Batman: Hush Vol. 2 TP
    Batman Vol. 1 (1940 - 2011)
  • Batman: Hush TP
    Batman: Hush TP
    Batman Vol. 1 (1940 - 2011)
  • Batman: Hush HC
    Batman: Hush HC
    Batman Vol. 1 (1940 - 2011)
  • Absolute Batman: Hush HC
    Absolute Batman: Hush HC
    Batman Vol. 1 (1940 - 2011)
  • Batman: Hush 15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition HC
    Batman: Hush 15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition HC
    Batman Vol. 1 (1940 - 2011)
  • Batman: Hush TP Second Edition
    Batman: Hush TP Second Edition
    Batman Vol. 1 (1940 - 2011)
  • Batman: Hush - 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition HC
    Batman: Hush - 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition HC
    Batman Vol. 1 (1940 - 2011)
  • Batman Giant #9
    Batman Giant #9
    Batman Giant Vol. 1 (2018 - 2019)
  • Batman Hush Unwrapped New Ed HC
    Batman Hush Unwrapped New Ed HC
    Batman Hush Unwrapped
  • Batman: Hush 2. rész TP
    Batman: Hush 2. rész TP
    Batman: Hush (2006 - 2011)
  • Batman: Hush 3. rész TP
    Batman: Hush 3. rész TP
    Batman: Hush (2006 - 2011)
  • DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 2 - Batman: Hush Part 2 HC
    DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 2 - Batman: Hush Part 2 HC
    DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (2015)

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