Batman #616: Hush Chapter Nine: The Assasins

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Batman #616: Hush Chapter Nine: The Assasins 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), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon), Two-Face (Harvey Dent), Batman, and the broader 2003-08-01 Batman publication timeline.

Issue summary

Batman has picked up a hint that Ra's al Ghul may be behind the recent events in Gotham and Metropolis, so he kidnaps Talia and heads out to Arabia to confront his old archenemy. Meanwhile, Harvey Dent approaches James Gordon, tlling him that Batman needs their help as they've all been played for fools. When he confronts al Ghul, Batman learns tha his opponent has also been used by his mysterious adversary - one of the Lazarus Pits has recently been used. Back in Gotham, Catwoman fights Lady Shiva to protect Talia; she loses the fight but is saved from death by Talia. Talia warns Batman that his enemy will use his love for Catwoman against him, but Batman believes this danger is worth it.

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 ›

Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon)The one good cop in a corrupt city. Keeps the GCPD running and the Bat-Signal lit. Never los…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Two-Face (Harvey Dent)Harvey Dent was Gotham's white knight DA until acid and a bad day turned him into something …VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Ra's al GhulThe Demon's Head. Leader of the League of Assassins. Centuries old and wants Batman to be hi…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Talia al GhulDaughter of the Demon. Trained to lead, to kill, to seduce. Caught between her love for Batm…VIEW APPEARANCES ›