Author: Stephanie Phillips
Artists: Riley Rossmo, Laura Braga, Jey Leisten, Ivan Plascencia, Arif Prianto
Letterer: AndWorldDesign
Publisher: DC Comics
Released: December 14, 2021
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Summary:
Following the Joker War, Harley Quinn is back in Gotham and determined to make things right this time. Unfortunately, not everyone is so willing to give the chaotic heroine the chance she deserves.
On the bright side, Batman is willing to step aside and watch what she does. So Harley is going to try and do her best, which means assembling some ex-clowns and helping them find a new path in life. Or getting in the way of Hugo Strange. Whichever.
Review:
Full disclosure: I’ve previously read all of the issues in Harley Quinn Vol. 1, but individually as they were released. I’m re-reading the whole series now to catch up, so this is my second time seeing most of these particular antics.
Harley Quinn’s chaos never gets old. Well, that’s probably not true. I’m sure I’d find her character very tiring if I knew her in real life. But I don’t! So I enjoy the strange brand of chaos Harley’s known for in Harley Quinn Vol. 1.
While I enjoyed Harley’s banter and most of the characters she interacted with, I’m already tired of Hugo Strange’s plot. Maybe it’s because this is my second time reading it, but I’m just not loving it. I’ll be happy when Harley gets a new antagonist to deal with.
Artwork:
I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with the artwork of Harley Quinn Vol. 1. By that, I mean there are times I love it and times when it just doesn’t feel right. The overall vibe of the style fits Harley, though, so I don’t outright hate it.
The artwork in the first issue (Laura Braga) is my favorite, but I was less keen on the rest. That said, the colors for Harley Quinn Vol. 1 were fantastic. It is brand, vibrant, and eye-catching. It’s perfect.
Highlights:
- Superhero Comics
- Batman Adjacent Storytelling
- Harley Quinn Chaos
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