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Writer. Dreamer. Artist. I have a love of all things with the potential to go "bump" in the night.

Review – Harley Quinn: Reckoning

“When Harleen Quinzel scores an internship in a psych lab at Gotham University, she’s more than ecstatic; she’s desperate to make a Big Scientific Discovery that will land her a full-ride college scholarship and get her away from her abusive father. But when Harleen witnesses the way women are treated across STEM departments–and experiences harassment herself–she decides that revenge and justice are more important than her own dreams. 

Harleen finds her place in an intoxicating vigilante girl gang called the Reckoning, who creates chaos to inspire change. And when Harleen falls for another girl in the gang, it finally seems like she’s found her true passions. But what starts off as pranks and mischief quickly turns deadly as one of the gang members is found murdered–and a terrifying conspiracy is uncovered that puts the life Harleen has worked so hard for at stake. Will she choose her future–or will she choose revenge?

In this refreshingly feminist spin on the story of our favorite villainess, Harley Quinn: Reckoning traces Harleen’s journey from precocious, revenge-obsessed teenage girl to a hardcore justice-seeker on her way to becoming the most captivating Super Villain of all time. This is one story that you won’t be able to put down.”

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Review – Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red

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Black, white, and now READ for the first time in print!

One of the crown jewels of the DC library is the inimitable, Harvey Award-nominated Batman Black & White–innovative short tales of the Caped Crusader, told purely in primal black and white. Unfortunately, now Harley Quinn wants in on the action…and she’s got her red pen, and some notes.

In Harley Quinn Black + White + Red, 19 tales of Gotham City’s craziest clown princess are presented in nothing but black, white, and bold splashes of red. See how Harley’s story unfolds in worlds beyond the DC Universe, in the alternate timelines of Batman: White Knight, Harleen, and the Harley Quinn animated series! Witness her darkest hours and her happiest moments! Wait, did she just…win an underground rap battle?!

An incredible array of award-winning talent from across the comics industry (like Stjepan Sejić, Sean Murphy & Katana Collins, Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti, and many more) have put their reputations in jeopardy to bring you these stories–so show a little gratitude, will ya? (And hey, not for nothin’, but they got nominated for a Harvey Award too. Anything you can do, Harley can do better, Bat-brain!

This volume collects Harley Quinn Black + White + Red #1-17, alongside two all-new, never-before-seen stories–from Veep writer David Mandel and superstar artist Adam Hughes, and from Harley’s co-creator, Paul Dini, with Batman: The Animated Series legend Kevin Altieri!”

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Batman: White Knight Presents Harley Quinn

Story by: Katana Collins, Sean Murphy
Art by: Matteo Scalera
Colors by: Dave Stewart
Letters by: AndWorld

The bestselling Batman: White Knight and Batman: Curse of the White Knight series written and illustrated by Sean Murphy spin off on a new take written by international bestselling author (and Murphy’s wife) Katana Collins, starring the one and only Harley Quinn.

Batman: White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn takes place two years after Batman: Curse of the White Knight. Azrael has wiped out criminals in Gotham, Jack Napier (formerly The Joker) is dead, Bruce Wayne (Batman) is in prison, and Harley Quinn is adjusting to life as a single mother, raising the twins she had with Jack.

But as new villains arise, Harley is forced to dance with madness once again and confront her own past with The Joker and Batman while helping the Gotham City police and an eager young FBI agent uncover the truth behind a series of gruesome murders.

This collection also features a chapter from Harley Quinn’s newest digital first series, Harley Quinn Black + White + Red, told in a traditional black-and-white format with the color red uniquely shaping Harley Quinn’s story.

Collection includes Batman: White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn #1-6 and Harley Quinn Black + White + Red #4″

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Batman: Curse of the White Knight – A Look at the Relationships of Harley Quinn

Recently, I explained the Brilliance of Batman: White Knight in anticipation of Batman: Beyond the White Knight – coming March 29th, 2022. Now, let’s dive into the next book in the series:

There’s a lot of excellent art, writing, and all around fantastic Batman storytelling in Batman: Curse of the White Knight. But since we’re devoted to talking about Harley, we’re going to focus on her and the roles of her relationships to others within this story.

Spoiler warning! There will be Curse of the White Knight spoilers in this post. So don’t proceed if you haven’t read it and want to avoid spoiling it.

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The Brilliance of Batman: White Knight

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It’s no secret that Sean Murphy’s Batman: White Knight was a massive hit with readers. Gorgeous art by the same guy writing it? A cured Joker? TWO HARLEYS?! Not to mention the loads of other fantastic plot points and interesting character twists that really make this book stand out.

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DC x Mad Love Collection from Makeup Revolution

If you remember our previous post about the DC x Makeup Revolution release, then you may be excited for the next – the Mad alone collection, coming just in time for Valentine’s Day.

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Series Announcement – Suicide Squad: Blaze

A new announcement was made today! Suicide Squad: Blaze #1 is hitting stores February 8th.

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Poppy Tierney – Bringing Harley to Life on Stage in Batman Live! World Arena Tour

In 2011-2012, the theatrical production by Allan Heinberg called Batman Live! stole the hearts of many fans – myself included, when I had the chance to see it on the St Louis leg of the US tour.

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Zavvi x Batman Mash Up Collection

Our new Batman Mash Up collection takes iconic imagery from the famous comic book franchise, and gives it a street art inspired makeover.

To celebrate Batman Day on Saturday 18th September, Zavvi has created The Batman Mash Up
Collection in partnership with Warner Bros. The collection celebrates our favourite brands with the
iconic DC Comics Characters in a torn collage aesthetic. Centred around Batman the collection
features products from our own brand ranges; Original Hero, Akedo, Moth, Milliner and Decorsome.”

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Harley-ween: Harley Quinn Halloween Shopping Guide 2021

Every year, it seems like we get more and more Harley at Halloween. Logical, considering we’re up to three live action film appearances. But whether you love it or hate it – Harley will likely be everywhere for Halloween 2021.

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Suicide Squad: Get Joker! #2

Writer: Brian Azzarello
Artist: Alex Maleev
Colorist: Matt Hollingsworth
Letterer: Jared K. Fletcher

After turning the tables on the Suicide Squad, The Joker gained control of the device that could detonate the bomb implanted in each of the team members’ heads. Now forced to do The Joker’s bidding, Red Hood, Harley, and the rest of Task Force X find themselves hunted by a newly formed Squad with a single mission: kill the previous Squad and take over hunting The Joker.”

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Suicide Squad: Get Joker! #1

Writer: Brian Azzarello
Artist: Alex Maleev
Colorist: Matt Hollingsworth
Letterer: Jared K. Fletcher

Critically acclaimed and bestselling author Brian Azzarello (Batman: Damned) and Eisner Award-winning art legend Alex Maleev (Batman: No Man’s Land) collaborate for the first time in this three-issue, Suicide Squad series pitting Red Hood, Harley Quinn, Firefly, and more of DC’s most villainous criminals against The Joker. When Task Force X’s Amanda Waller sets her sights on Batman’s greatest foe, she enlists the Dark Knight’s former partner Jason Todd to track down the Clown Prince of Crime and put an end to his mad reign of terror.”

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