Batman #616a: Hush Interlude: The Cave

Quick answer

Batman #616a: Hush Interlude: The Cave 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, Batman, and the broader 2003-09-01 Batman publication timeline.

Issue summary

This six page interlude between Batman #616 - Hush Chapter Nine: The Assasins and Batman #617 - Hush Chapter Ten : The Grave was created for Wizard: The Comics Magazine #0 - Wizard Zero . It features a short interview with Jim Lee . Batman has brought Catwoman back to the Batcave , where Alfred Pennyworth sews up a wound on Batman. Catwoman is surprised at the number of scars he carries. Batman has a brief memory of some of the more notable wounds. He ignores Alfred's advice and leaves (presumably to prepare for the mission ahead), leaving Alfread alone with Catwoman. Alfred then tells Catwoman how much they trust her and think of her. Finally, there is a two-page 'The Legend of the Batman' summary.

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 ›