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Review: Harley Quinn’s Bud and Lou: Trouble Times Two – Twice the Hyenas, Twice the Mayhem

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From Sidekicks to Spotlight: Bud & Lou Get Their Due

Written and Illustrated by: Ben Hed

Cover Artist: Kendall Goode

Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Published by: DC Comics

Release Date: March 4, 2025

Format: Middle Grade Graphic Novel

“Harley Quinn’s infamous hyenas get the spotlight in this hilarious and heartfelt graphic novel from the creator of the webcomic sensation Pixie and Brutus!

When Harley’s hyenas, Bud & Lou, are framed with stealing the lasso of truth they’re forced to team up with two members of the Super-pets, Ace & Jumpa, to find the culprits. The unlikely team sets off on an adventure that leads them from Oswald Cobblepot’s penguins to Mr. Freeze’s polar bears. At the chance of being reunited with their beloved Harley, will Bud and Lou save the day and be the good guys for a change? If they aren’t careful, the lasso of truth might reveal how they really feel about being heroes!

Ben Hed brings his signature charm and humor to DC in this family-friendly graphic novel perfect for fans of Pixie and Brutus!”

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Review: The Strange Case of Harleen and Harley

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Written by Melissa Marr

Art by Jenn St-Onge

Color by Jeremy Lawson

Letters by Lucas Gattoni

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“Harleen Quinzel is many things, a gymnast, anxious, broke—but is it possible there is something else inside her? Something… evil?

When Harleen signs up to participate in a clinical research trial with her girlfriend, Pamela, the most she can hope for is extra cash in her wallet and a chance to get her anxiety under control. But what she gets instead are increasingly larger gaps in her memory and stolen mementos from some guy named Jack she’s never met. Soon, Harleen discovers she’s sharing her life with Harley—a take-no-prisoners, who-cares-about attendance, maybe-we-oughtta-save-the-bunnies kind of girl. She is the opposite of Harleen in many ways. She is anarchy in a cute dress. And in this Jekyll and Hyde story, Harleen discovers that maybe evil ain’t so bad—as long as she doesn’t get caught.“

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Harley Quinn News: May 2024

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There has been A LOT going on in the Harley Quinn world within the last month-ish. So let’s discuss a few things:

Five Below Harley Quinn figures by Funko:

Many collectors have been aggressively checking for the Five Below mini figures from Funko, and they are finally here! There are eight total figures: Five commons, two diamonds, and one metallic.

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Review – Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum #1

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Writer: John Layman

Artist: Jesús Hervás

Colorist: David Baron

Letterer: Andworld Design

Editor: Katie Kubert

Associate Editor: Ben Meares

“Before the Suicide Squad sets their sights on the corrupted Justice League in the upcoming videogame Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, join us for this thrilling prequel and witness them kill Arkham Asylum! Amanda Waller has taken control of the recently rebuilt Arkham, and her brutal tactics and merciless methods have led to the most secure asylum Gotham has ever known. But when the cell doors open, and the inmates are left in a free-for-all deathmatch, Waller’s true intentions reveal themselves: identify the strongest, smartest, and most brutal to serve her on Task Force X.”

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Future State Harley Quinn Spinmaster Figure

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January 2021, Future State Harley Quinn released in comic stores and many of us fell in love with this design. Sure, it was a limited run and it wasn’t going to be a look we could keep around forever. But it definitely inspired two statues, and to the relief of many collecting on a budget – a much cheaper alternative: the Spinemaster figure.

After we’ve all been hunting every Walmart we can, Amazon finally has the figure as well. You can order her here.

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Quinn-tessential Reads for Harley Quinn Fans – Part 1

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Love the Harley you see in movies, shows, etc, and want to get to know the character better? You’re in luck, because there are loads of comics!

Wait? Getting into Harley comics intimidates you? Look no further, friends! I’m starting a series for you!

These are some of my highest recommendations for new to comics fans wanting to get into reading. I’ll leave my Amazon Affiliate links for the ones I can, but of course highly recommend local comic shops to get your reads!

If a video is more your style, I do have this list up in video form, complete with me rambling excitedly on YouTube.

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Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti at Planet Comicon 2023

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Planet Comicon in Kansas City, Missouri is always a favorite con of mine. And it’s even better when I have the opportunity to see Harley Quinn related creators, actors, etc there. This year, I got to meet Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti for the second time.

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Review: Harleen by Stjepan Sejic

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Dr. Harleen Quinzel has discovered a revolutionary cure for the madness of Gotham City—she just needs to prove it actually works. Through her studies of the criminals and sociopaths that pass through the halls of Arkham Asylum and the GCPD, Harleen is seeking to end the growing apathy among the citizens of Gotham. But with the criminal justice and mental health establishments united against her, the brilliant young psychologist must take drastic measures to save Gotham from itself.

Following an attack on the city by the villainous Joker, Harleen will come face-to-face with one of the many criminals she hopes to heal—but she will soon find herself drawn into the madness and insanity that plagues him. Witness Harleen’s first steps on a doomed quest that will launch the legendary super-villain Harley Quinn in this stunning reimagining of Harley and the Joker’s twisted and tragic love affair.

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Announcement: The Strange Case of Harleen and Harley

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We’re truly getting spoiled with more variety in Harley Quinn content and stories!

Announced yesterday, The Strange Case of Harleen and Harley is set to release May 2nd, 2023.

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Harley Quinn #15 Review

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The Verdict is in! This new arc in Harley Quinn has everyone on edge as our beloved clown is falsely accused of murder! How will she prove herself innocent, if she’s known for changing on a dime from good to bad. This week’s issue dives deep into action and suspense and heartwarmingly hilarious dialogue as Harley Quinn and Batwoman team up to help clear her name. Verdicts identity is finally revealed as Sam, Kevin’s partner! Will Harley give her a second chance?
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Review – Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red

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Credits:

“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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