Batman: Hush

Batman: Hush is one of the quintessential batman stories of the Post-Crisis DC Universe.  Not only does this story introduce one of the best new villains to be added to the Batman rogues gallery but it also mines the Batman mythos to core when it comes to the characters in this story.  The story touches on past story arcs from Batman: Year One, Batman: A Death in the Family & Batman: The Killing Joke.  This story also pushes the story forward on the Batman, Catwoman relationship & moves forward with that.  This book not only has a whose who of Batman's rogue gallery but also a complete guest star list of the Bat-Family's supporting cast; even Superman & Lois Lane are in this story.  Jeph Loeb has crafted a terrific story that has stood the test of time & the big reveal at the end & who the real master mind is just great.  Also this title paves the way for future Batman events such as Batman: Under the Hood.  The story is enhanced by superstar artist Jim Lee who is still one of the best artist in the business draws the whole story.