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Batman #609: Hush Chapter Two: The Friend

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 609
Cover date: 2003-01-01
Story arc: Hush
ComicVine ID: 124980

Quick answer

Batman #609: Hush Chapter Two: The Friend is cataloged as part of the Hush reading path, giving readers a specific checkpoint in that storyline rather than a generic issue listing. Gotham Vault connects it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Alfred Pennyworth, Poison Ivy (Pamela Isley), Batman, and the broader 2003-01-01 Batman publication timeline.

Issue summary

Batman lies brutally wounded on the streets of Crime Alley open to attack by thugs. Oracle sends Huntress to help the wounded Batman. After beating up the thugs, Huntress takes Batman to the Batcave. Elsewhere, Pamela figures out Catwoman has been a sneaky kitty cat. Poison Ivy gives the girl a punishment and gives the money to a man called Hush. Alfred tries his best to help Bruce but needs the help of Tommy Elliot.

Citation summary

Batman #609: Hush Chapter Two: The Friend is a Batman issue with cover date 2003-01-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Alfred Pennyworth, Poison Ivy (Pamela Isley) and the Hush story arc.

Characters listed for this issue

Batman (Bruce Wayne)The Dark Knight of Gotham. Billionaire by day, vigilante by night. No superpowers, just iron…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Catwoman (Selina Kyle)The world's greatest thief with a heart of... well, sometimes gold. Walks the line between h…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Alfred PennyworthThe man who raised Batman. Ex-SAS, current butler, permanent father figure. The only one who…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Poison Ivy (Pamela Isley)Pamela Isley doesn't care about your laws — she cares about the green. Will absolutely kill …VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Story arc / special series

Hush — A mystery manipulator targets Bruce Wayne from every angle, pulling Batman through allies, enemies, romance, and betrayal across Gotham.

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FAQ

What comic is Batman #609: Hush Chapter Two: The Friend?

Batman #609: Hush Chapter Two: The Friend is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #609 with a cover date of 2003-01-01.

Who appears in Batman #609: Hush Chapter Two: The Friend?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Alfred Pennyworth, Poison Ivy (Pamela Isley).

Is Batman #609: Hush Chapter Two: The Friend part of a story arc?

This issue is tagged as part of Hush. A mystery manipulator targets Bruce Wayne from every angle, pulling Batman through allies, enemies, romance, and betrayal across Gotham.

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