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nancyboy's review against another edition
4.0
the politics and gays won me to this comic. perhaps it's not the most conversational harley quinn story. but im all for fucking shit up.
nancyboy56's review against another edition
4.0
the politics and gays won me to this comic. perhaps it's not the most conversational harley quinn story. but im all for fucking shit up.
bouncingsquirrel's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
An enjoyable story, but this is not Harley Quinn. I did enjoy the novel approach to the Joker’s origins, and I loved the characters, but they are so far removed from the DC universe that it can be quite jolting
thriftedghost's review against another edition
3.0
i dunno if i really like the take on the dc universe here, but it was a cute story. probably would’ve been a lot better as it’s own thing and not tied to harley and the joker, but doesn’t make it unreadable !
casdelvo's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Minor: Racism and Sexism
readerette's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The art is gorgeous. I need to find more illustrated by Steve Pugh. The art is 5+ stars; the story is 3-. Predictable twist and slim plot, but I think the point was more Harley Quinn learning about herself and the author having a platform for her views on race and class than providing a clever story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism and Racism
Minor: Cursing
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
OMG, Squeeeee! Haaarrrrlleey!
I will try to write a review, sorry if it is a bit chaotic.
I am a GIANT fan of Harley Quinn, there are a lot of stories about, lots of origin stories. Ones she was normal until the Joker popped up, ones in which she was batshit from the start, ones she was mostly normal/still crazy inside. I am always impressed with what things people come up with. I love how in some stories Harley loves Joker (and I guess he her), in some stories (as this one) she is unsure and hates him, in some stories they band together but nothing more.
My girl Harley is back and kickass in this new story about her. This time she is a teen who has moved to Gotham City to live with her Grandma, but finds out her grandma died. She can stay in the home as her grandma paid the rent for the apartment. Harley is now under the care of a drag queen named Mama.
And in this one though she is pretty bonkers, in the way she walks and talks, in the way she thinks. I have to say at times I was a tad annoyed with her, because it made her look like she was way younger than she actually is. But with each passing page I did see a kick-ass and intelligent girl who is caring and sweet beneath the whole bonkerness. Though don't cross her or the ones she cares about because this Harley will seriously set your motorcycle in flames if you dare to say crap.
We see her daily life at school, meet Ivy (EEEEEPPP!), see them become friends though they are so very different. Ivy is serious, Harley likes to mostly play around, but still these two have an intense bond and I was delighted. I was definitely hoping for a bit more, as I have seen enough Harley x Ivy art wandering around. ;) I also loved seeing the drag queens and the evenings that Harley spends with them.
I was delighted that we also saw some of her past. See her mom, see how Harley got in trouble A LOT of time, and yet her mom was seemingly always patient with her.
I loved seeing her pick up a baseball bat (in lieu of a sword and a crusade) and try to fix things. It is here that she meets with Joker. A guy who is proclaiming that he has big plans to bring down the corporations. Especially Kane. I loved this Joker. Really. He was brutal, mean, he had all the makings of a Joker. However, I knew right from the bat who this guy was. Who was hiding behind the mask. I am not sure if it was meant to be this simple or not, but it was a bit of a shame. I had hoped for a bit more mystery about him.
Things escalate as the story continues and we see Harley get more desperate and more willing to kick some serious corporate butt. Or well, I am not sure if she even knows what Joker's plans are, but she hears fire and destruction and I guess that is enough for her.
The ending was just HOLY crap wow, though I did feel sorry for Harley. Poor girl. Then again, with her records it wasn't a surprise, and it shouldn't be a surprise for her. But this is Harley Quinn, so I had quite a big grin at seeing what she was up to in that place. And what she did afterwards, oh my, this girl is on a mission. Joker run, run so so hard, because Harley will find you.
And there is someone that pops up near the end. Someone who has, from what I am guessing, been watching Harley for some time. Oh my.
Oh, and I love how Harley at times breaks fourth wall. That is something that I adore about her, and something I have seen happen in other stories about her as well (like DC Superhero Girls).
The art. OMG the art, it was just WOW and STUNNING and OMG and HOLY CRAP. And yes, all these words need to be in capslock because it is just that AMAZING. I loved seeing Harley in this art. I loved seeing the other characters. The backgrounds. WOW.
I read this one in ebook but I am so going to be buying the paperback as well as I need this one on my shelves. Highly recommended.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I will try to write a review, sorry if it is a bit chaotic.
I am a GIANT fan of Harley Quinn, there are a lot of stories about, lots of origin stories. Ones she was normal until the Joker popped up, ones in which she was batshit from the start, ones she was mostly normal/still crazy inside. I am always impressed with what things people come up with. I love how in some stories Harley loves Joker (and I guess he her), in some stories (as this one) she is unsure and hates him, in some stories they band together but nothing more.
My girl Harley is back and kickass in this new story about her. This time she is a teen who has moved to Gotham City to live with her Grandma, but finds out her grandma died. She can stay in the home as her grandma paid the rent for the apartment. Harley is now under the care of a drag queen named Mama.
And in this one though she is pretty bonkers, in the way she walks and talks, in the way she thinks. I have to say at times I was a tad annoyed with her, because it made her look like she was way younger than she actually is. But with each passing page I did see a kick-ass and intelligent girl who is caring and sweet beneath the whole bonkerness. Though don't cross her or the ones she cares about because this Harley will seriously set your motorcycle in flames if you dare to say crap.
We see her daily life at school, meet Ivy (EEEEEPPP!), see them become friends though they are so very different. Ivy is serious, Harley likes to mostly play around, but still these two have an intense bond and I was delighted. I was definitely hoping for a bit more, as I have seen enough Harley x Ivy art wandering around. ;) I also loved seeing the drag queens and the evenings that Harley spends with them.
I was delighted that we also saw some of her past. See her mom, see how Harley got in trouble A LOT of time, and yet her mom was seemingly always patient with her.
I loved seeing her pick up a baseball bat (in lieu of a sword and a crusade) and try to fix things. It is here that she meets with Joker. A guy who is proclaiming that he has big plans to bring down the corporations. Especially Kane. I loved this Joker. Really. He was brutal, mean, he had all the makings of a Joker. However, I knew right from the bat who this guy was. Who was hiding behind the mask. I am not sure if it was meant to be this simple or not, but it was a bit of a shame. I had hoped for a bit more mystery about him.
Things escalate as the story continues and we see Harley get more desperate and more willing to kick some serious corporate butt. Or well, I am not sure if she even knows what Joker's plans are, but she hears fire and destruction and I guess that is enough for her.
The ending was just HOLY crap wow, though I did feel sorry for Harley. Poor girl. Then again, with her records it wasn't a surprise, and it shouldn't be a surprise for her. But this is Harley Quinn, so I had quite a big grin at seeing what she was up to in that place. And what she did afterwards, oh my, this girl is on a mission. Joker run, run so so hard, because Harley will find you.
And there is someone that pops up near the end. Someone who has, from what I am guessing, been watching Harley for some time. Oh my.
Oh, and I love how Harley at times breaks fourth wall. That is something that I adore about her, and something I have seen happen in other stories about her as well (like DC Superhero Girls).
The art. OMG the art, it was just WOW and STUNNING and OMG and HOLY CRAP. And yes, all these words need to be in capslock because it is just that AMAZING. I loved seeing Harley in this art. I loved seeing the other characters. The backgrounds. WOW.
I read this one in ebook but I am so going to be buying the paperback as well as I need this one on my shelves. Highly recommended.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
rosiereading's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ellytheskelly's review against another edition
1.0
I've really enjoyed everything else I've read from Mariko Tamaki, so I had high hopes after picking this one up. Obviously, I was left very disappointed.
First off, I'm not a huge comics person. However, I will always make space to read comics with cool female leads, and I was absolutely willing to add Harley Quinn to my short list of comics I read and enjoy.
I am not big into DC or Batman, but I still felt really insulted by the way that Harley is molded into a manic pixie dream girl, thinking of things in absolutes, not caring at all about school, her studies, or even learning anything at all. She also sits on her hands and doesn't care when her friend is clearly being disrespected just because she is black. ( and that thread never gets addressed again? why? why include it at that point?) I've always had a lingering curiosity about Harley because she was known as super smart and intelligent, and just as powerful as the men surrounding her. But here, she just seems really ditzy? I don't see what it does for her story to make her so oblivious and uncaring about some things but when it comes to gentrification, that's when she cares all of a sudden, for real?
This is an easy skip, if you want to read Mariko Tamaki's work read Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me or This One Summer.
First off, I'm not a huge comics person. However, I will always make space to read comics with cool female leads, and I was absolutely willing to add Harley Quinn to my short list of comics I read and enjoy.
I am not big into DC or Batman, but I still felt really insulted by the way that Harley is molded into a manic pixie dream girl, thinking of things in absolutes, not caring at all about school, her studies, or even learning anything at all. She also sits on her hands and doesn't care when her friend is clearly being disrespected just because she is black. ( and that thread never gets addressed again? why? why include it at that point?) I've always had a lingering curiosity about Harley because she was known as super smart and intelligent, and just as powerful as the men surrounding her. But here, she just seems really ditzy? I don't see what it does for her story to make her so oblivious and uncaring about some things but when it comes to gentrification, that's when she cares all of a sudden, for real?
This is an easy skip, if you want to read Mariko Tamaki's work read Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me or This One Summer.