Batman is in pursuit of the head of the massive resurgence of its main enemies and the answer will not be pleasant. Jeph Loeb miraculously managed to fit everything into a real story which comes on a new pan past Bruce Wayne and Batman maintains the relationship with Catwoman. The character of Hush is also picked up by other writer Paul Dini which in very good Batman: Heart of Hush.
The pressure weighs primarily on Jim Lee's challenge to keep a pace of monthly publication (something he has done since X-Men). The solution is quickly found by the publisher: 1 issue will not until he has drawn in 9 of the 12 planned. The result is the great Jim Lee, everything in detail in grace and strength. Just for drawings (well inked by his sidekick always, Scott Williams), this story deserves a place in your library. All pages are dynamic, the reader has the impression of rediscovering each character as if it were the first time (even Batman). It's beautiful. The advance he had made before the first issue allows him to finish his boards calmly and on time, without sacrificing the quality of its illustrations. Everything is perfect like a dream.
Second challenge: Jeph Loeb must deliver a script that takes the distance and allows Jim Lee shine brightly. Loeb is not at his first attempt, he has already made two series 12 and 13 parts, each contained in the most memorable stories of Batman: Batman: The Long Halloween & Batman: Dark Victory. Upon initialization of the project, he knows he will be working with Jim Lee. So he summoned all the people who made the myth that Jim Lee can give them a call graph whip. They are all there: Killer Croc, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Huntress, Alfred, Lois Lane, Clark Kent, Joker & Harley Quinn, James Gordon, Nightwing, Ra's al Ghul & Talia, Harvey Dent, Riddler, Robin, Scarecrow ... and even Krypto.
And beyond that fireworks, Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee to pay the luxury to add a meaningful and durable layer to the myth of Batman and Bruce Wayne by introducing the character of Hush. Of course, it is possible to find fault with the linearity of the scenario or the choice to put as much as possible on a page, but do not sulk your pleasure ... that's the superhero comics !
