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Creation & Design

Hush was created by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee, first appearing in 2003. The character was designed to be a formidable foe for Batman, with a complex backstory that ties into Bruce Wayne's past.

Early Years

Thomas Elliot was a childhood friend of Bruce Wayne, who later became a successful surgeon. His jealousy and resentment towards Bruce led him to become Hush, a villain who orchestrates a complex plan against Batman.

Character Development

Over the years, Hush has evolved from a mere adversary to a complex character with deep ties to Batman's history. His motivations and actions have been explored in various story arcs, making him one of Batman's most intriguing foes.

Cultural Reception

The Hush storyline received critical acclaim for its intricate plot and character development, becoming a defining moment in Batman's history.

Character Details

Real Name:
Thomas Elliot
First Appearance:
Batman #608
Aliases:
Hush
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Batman, Catwoman, The Riddler
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Expert surgeon, Master strategist
Equipment:
Various weapons, High-tech gadgets
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Batman #608
DC ⋅ 2002
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Batman #608
 
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Beginning of the twelve-part 'Hush' story arc by Jim Lee and Jeff Loeb

Batman #609
DC ⋅ 2003
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Batman #609
 
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1st appearance of Thomas Elliot, later revealed to be Hush

[March 2022 - the Batman movie tie-in website rataalada.com posted an image of a riddle that rewards puzzle-solvers with a video of Thomas Wayne's mayoral campaign ad which briefly splashes the word HUSH! across the screen]

Batman: Hush Double Feature #1
DC ⋅ 2003
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Batman: Hush Double Feature #1
 
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Compendium issue collecting issues #608 & #609 of the 'Hush' storyline

Cover art by Jim Lee

Copies ordered by retailers: 2,334

Batman #619
DC ⋅ 2003
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Batman #619
 
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1st appearance of Hush, Tommy Elliot in costume

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