Harley Quinn (comic book)

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Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn comic book.jpg
Cover of Harley Quinn #1
Art by Terry & Rachel Dodson
Publication information
Publisher DC Comics
Format Ongoing series
Genre Superhero
Publication date
List
  • (vol. 1)
    December 2000 – January 2004
    (vol. 2)
    January 2014 – September 2016
    (vol. 3)
    October 2016 – October 2020
    (vol. 4)
    May 2021 – present
No. of issues
List
  • (vol. 1):
    38 and one Special
    (vol. 2):
    31 (issues #1-30 plus an issue numbered 0) and one Annual and eight Special
    (vol. 3):
    75
    (vol. 4):
    31 and two Annuals (as of August 2023 cover date)
Main character(s) Harley Quinn
Poison Ivy
Creative team
Written by
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Penciller(s)
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Inker(s)
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Harley Quinn is an ongoing American comic book series featuring the DC Comics character Harley Quinn as its protagonist.

Contents

Publication history

Volume 1

While pursuing new assignments at DC Comics' offices in New York City, Karl Kesel was approached by former DC editor Matt Idelson to create a pitch for Harley Quinn's first ongoing series, which Karl accepted, being a fan of the character after having read Dini's Mad Love. [1] [2] Kesel chose Terry Dodson as the artist for the series, whose art Kesel thought complemented the character's cartoonish roots and worldview. [1] [3] Kesel called Dodson and asked him if he was interested on working on the comic, to which Dodson agreed, and the two worked for a month on their proposal for the series, which was to make a comic about "love gone horribly, terribly wrong". [3] [1] The proposal was accepted by DC Comics, and the pair began work on the series, with Kesel and Dodson both being involved in the storytelling, and Dodson bringing in his wife, Rachel Dodson, to ink. [1] Kesel's run on the series began being published in December 2000, and was about Harley Quinn leaving the Joker and becoming a solo criminal, alongside a supporting cast of henchmen named the Quinntets. [1] Because of underwhelming sales, his 25-issue run ended in December 2002, and DC decided to change the creative team; the series was given to writer A.J. Lieberman and artists Mike Huddleston and Troy Nixey by Idelson, and took on a grittier and darker direction, contrasting Kesel's run. [4] The decision renewed interest in the character, but the sales remained lackluster and the series was cancelled in 2003. [4] [5]

Volume 2

Volume 3

Harley Quinn's relaunched ongoing series is a direct continuation of the former, with Conner and Palmiotti still writing for the character, and Hardin and Timms illustrating the interior art. [6] After having written 64 issues of Harley Quinn's ongoing series, Conner and Palmiotti's five-year run ended with the 34th issue of the series in December 2017, with writer Frank Tieri and artist Inaki Miranda taking over the title. [7] [8] [9] Tieri's run on the series ended with the series' 42nd issue, followed by a two-issue storyline written by Christopher Sebela and illustrated by Mirka Andolfo. [10] By issue #45 in July 2018, Sam Humphries was the new writer for the series, with John Timms returning to provide art. [9] [10] The series ended in August 2020. [11]

Volume 4

Characters

Collected editions

Ongoing series

Vol. #TitleMaterial collectedPagesPublication dateISBN
Harley Quinn (2007–2014)
1Preludes and Knock Knock JokesHarley Quinn #1–7192December 2007 978-1401216573
2Night and DayHarley Quinn #8–13 and Harley Quinn: Our Worlds at War190June 2013 978-1401240417
3Welcome to MetropolisHarley Quinn #14–25288March 2014 978-1401245955
4Vengeance UnlimitedHarley Quinn #26–38314September 2014 978-1401250683
Deluxe Editions
1Harley Quinn by Karl Kesel and Terry Dodson: The Deluxe Edition Book OneHarley Quinn #1–8224September 2017 978-1401276423
2Harley Quinn by Karl Kesel and Terry Dodson: The Deluxe Edition Book TwoHarley Quinn #9–19288November 2018 978-1401285098
Harley Quinn (vol. 2) (2014–2016)
1Hot in the CityHarley Quinn (vol. 2) #0–8224October 2014 978-1401254155
2Power OutageHarley Quinn (vol. 2) #9–13; Harley Quinn Futures End #1; Harley Quinn Invades Comic-Con International San Diego; material from Secret Origin #4208April 2015 978-1401257637
3Kiss Kiss Bang StabHarley Quinn (vol. 2) #14–16, Annual #1; Harley Quinn Holiday Special #1; Harley Quinn Valentine's Special #1168December 2015 978-1401262525
4A Call to ArmsHarley Quinn (vol. 2) #17–21 and Harley Quinn Road Trip Special #1176June 2016 978-1401269296
5The Joker's Last LaughHarley Quinn (vol. 2) #22–25 and Harley Quinn: Be Careful What You Wish For144September 2016 978-1401271992
6Black, White and Red All OverHarley Quinn (vol. 2) #26–30144January 2017 978-1401272593
Harley Quinn (vol. 3) (2016–2018)
1Die LaughingHarley Quinn (vol. 3) #1–7168March 2017 978-1401268312
2Joker Loves HarleyHarley Quinn (vol. 3) #8–13144June 2017 978-1401270957
3Red MeatHarley Quinn (vol. 3) #14–21168September 2017 978-1401273699
4Surprise, SurpriseHarley Quinn (vol. 3) #22–27 and Harley Quinn 25th Anniversary Special168January 2018 978-1401275266
5Vote HarleyHarley Quinn (vol. 3) #28–34168May 2018 978-1401278823
6Angry BirdHarley Quinn (vol. 3) #35–42192August 2018 978-1401281526
Deluxe Editions
1Harley Quinn: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 1Harley Quinn (vol. 3) #1–13304September 2017 978-1401273682
2Harley Quinn: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2Harley Quinn (vol. 3) #14–27 and Harley Quinn 25th Anniversary Special384July 2018 978-1401280659
3Harley Quinn: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 3Harley Quinn (vol. 3) #28–42392January 2019 978-1401285531
Harley Quinn (vol. 3) (2018–2020)
1Harley vs. ApokolipsHarley Quinn (vol. 3) #43–49168December 2018 978-1401285074
2Harley Destroys the UniverseHarley Quinn (vol. 3) #50–54 and 56160April 2019 978-1401288099
3The Trials of Harley QuinnHarley Quinn (vol. 3) #55 and 57–63208October 2019 978-1401291914
4The Final TrialHarley Quinn (vol. 3) #64–69 and Harley Quinn: Villain of the Year #1208March 2020 978-1401294557
5Hollywood or DieHarley Quinn (vol. 3) #70–75176April 2021 978-1779503091
Harley Quinn (vol. 4) (2021–present)
1No Good DeedBatman: Urban Legends #1 and Harley Quinn (vol. 4) #1–6168December 2021 978-1779513465
2KeepsakeHarley Quinn (vol. 4) #7–12, Annual 2021168August 2022 978-1779516633
3VerdictHarley Quinn (vol. 4) #13-17 and Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special144March 2023 978-1779521170
4Task Force XXHarley Quinn (vol. 4) #18-21, 2022 Annual #1 and material from Shadow War Zone #1168September 2023 978-1779521187
5Who Killed Harley Quinn?Harley Quinn (vol. 4) #22-27168March 2024 978-1779524799
1Girl In A CrisisHarley Quinn (vol. 4) #28-32 and Knight Terrors: Harley Quinn #1-2196September 2024 978-1779528230
2Eye Don't Like Me?Harley Quinn (vol. 4) #33-37176November 2024 978-1779528421

DC Omnibus

TitleMaterial collectedPagesPublication dateISBN
Harley Quinn Omnibus by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti Vol. OneHarley Quinn (vol. 2) #0–16, Annual #1; Harley Quinn: Futures End #1; Harley Quinn Invades Comic-Con International San Diego; Harley Quinn Holiday Special #1; Harley Quinn Valentine's Special #1; Harley Quinn and Power Girl #1–6; material from Secret Origin #4768September 2017 978-1401276430
Harley Quinn Omnibus by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti Vol. TwoHarley Quinn (vol. 2) #17–30, Harley Quinn Road Trip Special #1, Harley Quinn: Be Careful What You Wish For – Special Edition, Harley Quinn and Her Gang of Harleys #1–6 and Harley's Little Black Book #1–6864October 2018 978-1401284565
Harley Quinn Omnibus by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti ThreeHarley Quinn (vol. 3) #1–34, Harley Quinn 25th Anniversary Special #1 and material from Batman Day Special #1800October 2019 978-1401294465
Harley Quinn & the Gotham City Sirens OmnibusGotham City Sirens #1–26 and Catwoman #83648April 2018September 2022 978-1401278397 978-1779516763
Harley Quinn: 30 Years of the Maid of Mischief Deluxe EditionThe Batman Adventures #12, Detective Comics #831, The Batman and Robin Adventures #18, Batman: Gotham Adventures #10, Batman: Gotham Knights #14, Harley Quinn #3, Gotham City Sirens #20–21, Harley Quinn Holiday Special #1, Harley Quinn: Be Careful What You Wish For Special Edition #1, Harley Quinn 25th Anniversary Special #1, Harley Quinn: Make 'em Laugh #3, Harley Quinn Black + White + Red #14, Batman #98 and a story from Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special #1336September 2022 978-1779517180

One-shots and limited series

TitleMaterial collectedWriter and artistPagesPublication dateISBN
Batman: Harley and IvyBatman: Harley and Ivy #1–3; Harley and Ivy: Love on the Lam; a story from Batman: Black and White Vol. 2Paul Dini, Judd Winick (story)
Bruce Timm, Joe Chiodo (art)		136July 2007 978-1401213336
Batman: Mad Love and Other StoriesThe Batman Adventures: Mad Love, Batman Adventures Annual #1–2, Batman Adventures Holiday Special, Adventures in the DC Universe #3 and Batman Black and White #1Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Glen Murakami (story)
Bruce Timm, Mike Parobeck, Matt Wagner, Dan DeCarlo, Klaus Janson, and Glen Murakami (art)		208September 2011 978-1401231156
Batman Adventures: Mad Love Deluxe EditionThe Batman Adventures: Mad LovePaul Dini (story)
Bruce Timm (art)		144April 2015 978-1401255121
Harley and Ivy: The Deluxe EditionBatman: Harley and Ivy #1–3, Batman Adventures Annual #1, Batman Adventures Holiday Annual #1, Batman: Gotham Knights #14 and Batman: Black and White #3Various176February 2016 978-1401260804
Harley Quinn and Power GirlHarley Quinn and Power Girl #1–6Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti (story)
Stéphane Roux (art)		144March 2016 978-1401259747
Harley Quinn's Gang of HarleysHarley Quinn and Her Gang of Harleys #1–6 Frank Tieri and Jimmy Palmiotti
Mauricet (art)		152February 2017 978-1401267858
Harley's Little Black BookHarley's Little Black Book #1–8Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti (story)
Amanda Conner, John Timms, Mauricet, Joseph Michael Linsner, Billy Tucci, Flaviano, Neal Adams, and Simon Bisley (art)		256November 2018 978-1401273606
Harley Loves JokerHarley Loves Joker #1–2 and backstories from Harley Quinn (vol. 3) #17–25Paul Dini and Jimmy Palmiotti (story)
Bret Blevins and J. Bone 		128December 2018 978-1401283490
Old Lady HarleyOld Lady Harley #1–5 and Harley Quinn (vol. 3) #42Frank Tieri (story)
Inaki Miranda, Tom Derenick, and Mauricet (art)		152July 2019 978-1401292164
Harley & Ivy Meet Betty & Veronica Harley & Ivy Meet Betty & Veronica #1–6 Marc Andreyko and Paul Dini (story)
Laura Braga (art)		160September 2019 978-1401292751
Harley Quinn and Poison IvyHarley Quinn and Poison Ivy #1–6Jody Houser (story)
Adriana Melo, Wade Von Grawbadger, and Mark Morales (art)		152May 2021 978-1779505989
Harley Quinn Black + White + RedHarley Quinn Black + White + Red #1–17 and two new original stories published here for the first time ever [12] Various224June 2021 978-1779509956
Harley Quinn: The Animated Series Vol. 1: The Eat. Bang! Kill. TourHarley Quinn: The Animated Series Vol. 1: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour #1–6Tee Franklin (story)
Max Sarin and Erich Owen (art)		144August 2022 978-1779516640

DC Black Label

Harley Quinn stars in various series under DC Comics' adult-oriented Black Label imprint.

TitleMaterial collectedWriter and artistPagesPublication dateISBN
HarleenHarleen #1–3 Stjepan Šejić (story and art)200February 2020 978-1779501110
Harley Quinn & the Birds of Prey: The Hunt for HarleyHarley Quinn & the Birds of Prey #1–4; a short story from Harley Quinn Black + White + Red #12Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti (story)
Amanda Conner and Chad Hardin (art)		160March 2021 978-1779504494
Joker/Harley: Criminal SanityJoker/Harley: Criminal Sanity #1–8 and Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity Secret Files (the 2022 edition adds a story from Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special #1) Kami Garcia (story)
Mico Suayan, Jason Badower, and Mike Mayhew (art)		304 312September 2021September 2022 978-1779512024 978-1779517203

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Trumbull, John (September 2017). "Crazy in Love: A Harley Quinn History". Back Issue! . TwoMorrows Publishing . Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  2. ↑ Couch, Aaron (August 8, 2016). "Harley Quinn: History of the 90s Icon". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Interview with Terry Dodson". SugarBombs.Com. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  4. 1 2 Jones, Jarrod (December 8, 2017). "10 things concerning Andrew Farago and 'The Art of Harley Quinn'". DoomRocket. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  5. ↑ Riesman, Abraham (February 5, 2020). "The Strange, Hidden Story of Harley Quinn". Vulture. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  6. ↑ Renaud, Jeffrey (August 3, 2016). "Conner & Palmiotti on "Harley Quinn's" Rebirth: "If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It"". CBR. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  7. ↑ Schedeen, Jesse (2018-01-10). "Harley Quinn #34 Review". IGN. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  8. ↑ Betancourt, David (October 11, 2017). "This married couple helped make Harley Quinn one of the biggest names in comics". Washington Post. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  9. 1 2 Betancourt, David (March 29, 2018). "Harley Quinn will meet the New Gods in comic books this summer". Washington Post. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  10. 1 2 "Sam Humphries Takes Over 'Harley Quinn' in July". Multiversity Comics. 2018-03-29. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  11. ↑ Adams, Tim (2020-05-15). "Harley Quinn's Final Issue Arrives in August". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  12. ↑ Various (2021). Harley Quinn Black + White + Red. DC Comics. ISBN   978-1-77950-995-6.
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