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Batman: Harley Quinn

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Harley Quinn was created as a colorful villain for Batman's animated television series. Quickly proving too popular to remained confined to only one medium, she escaped and became a regular character in Batman's comic line, too -- even getting her own title. "Harley Quinn" by Paul Dini (boasting a killer cover by Alex Ross) is the story that introduced her to comics readers (like me) who seldom can be bothered to switch on the TV.

It's a great introduction, capturing perfectly the villain's sense of fun and tragic romance. A psychiatrist on the Arkham Asylum staff, she falls for her favorite client, the Joker, and vows to emulate his criminal ways -- as well as his prankster schtick. But the Joker isn't keen on too much romance; girlfriends, to him, are as disposable as henchmen, and we all know how long they last in his gang -- and all too soon the lovesick Quinn is mixing it up with the Batman, Poison Ivy and others in an attempt to woo back (or, on the other hand, kill) her former beau. Fun stuff!

By Tom Knapp, Rambles.NET editor

This is the book that introduced Harley Quinn as a mainstream DC character, written by her original creator Paul Dini. A must-own for any Harley Quinn fan, with a beautiful painted cover by Alex Ross, and really nice artwork on the inside.

Fans of Harley's original origin story, Batman: Mad Love, should be aware that this book is very different. It doesn't focus at all on WHY Harley becomes obsessed with Joker, but rather introduces her as a mainstream Batman villain during the crisis that was the "No Man's Land" storyline that spanned the Bat-books for so long. So, unfortunately, it doesn't delve into Harley's psyche, and there will be no new insights for longtime Harley fans, but it is a great story, written as only Paul Dini could write Harley.

I will be honest, I do not think anyone has since portrayed Harley true to her character since this book, which is a shame. This is not the "Harley" of her own short-lived comic book series; this is the way Harley was meant to be portrayed in mainstream comics.

I have to say that this was very entertaining. It was great to see her come into her own through this comic. The art was very nice and it was nice to see another side of the relationship she has with the Joker other than what is shown in the animated series.

If you like Harley and you like the Joker's sometime dry wit then you will like this comic.

Just going to say that this is not a graphic novel, it is not some lengthy collection, it is really a 48 page comic with a high gloss cover. Not at all worth the prices that are quoted on here.

This is a great collector item for HQ fans, however the storyline as a whole is nothing spectacular. Definitely not worth the $80 unless you are a die hard fan.

I wish you can make more of harley quinn she a true charcter speically with no super powers. Only her big gun and being a Doc . That fit's her profile :).....

Not really what I expected. It was a bit of a bored, but the drawing and the cover almost makes it worth it. ALMOST

The story is halfway decent. The art is decent. The dialogue is horrible. The best part of this book is the cover art.

Bringing Harley Quinn into the "real world" was a mistake.

Harley is a creature of the 2D world of teevee animation and the DC "Adventures" (animation-style) titles.

Her antics and gadgets just don't work in a 3D world.

Bring back "Gotham Adventures" and let Harley square off against Batgirl.