Ok, we all know about the big event that's going on throughout the Batman titles . . RIP. Through all the other books, Batman is dealing with this new criminal, the Black Glove and also the International Club of Villains. Well now, things are about to get even worse. Thomas Elliot has heard of Batman's problems with the Black Glove and has decided that it's time for him to make a reappearance. He wants to be the one to tear Batman's, and Bruce's, life apart. And as Hush . . he may just be able to do that. Most of this book is spent filling us in on Thomas' past. It's trying to show us the reason why he hates the Wayne family so much. But really, all it shows us is that Thomas was a deeply disturbed child and already had the hatred in him, from somewhere, before the Wayne's ever became involved in his life. The ties that he created in his own little mind, to connect that hatred with the Wayne family . . are tenuous at best. But, it has put him in the position where 'he' wants to be the one to take Bruce down. If that means taking out every one of Batman's enemies in the process . . then so be it. But nobody is going to interfere with his plans. The issue ends with him shooting Doctor Aesop, whom Batman and Catwoman were after, and then telling him . . . "This is neither the time nor the place of our ultimate confrontation. But, for now, I'll leave you with my favorite maxim from the fallen Aesop . .' . . beware the man who can strike from a distance!'" And with that . . he's gone. For now. Paul Dini writes this story, and Dustin Nguyen is the penciller. I know this one won't get as much publicity as the RIP arc, but . . I think it may be just as important. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
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