Comic Statues & Busts: Harley Quinn from DC Figures

She's Mr. J's gal! Statue of the Joker's love, Harley Quinn, based on the Batman franchise. Designs by acclaimed artist Adam Hughes. Hand painted and cold cast in porcelain. Add Harley to your Cover Girls collection!

She's Mr. J's gal! From the Batman franchise, the Joker's love Harley Quinn is the latest statue to join the insanely popular Cover Girls of the DC Universe statue series! Due to the overwhelming success of this series, DC Direct specially commissioned fan-favorite artist Adam Hughes to design this figure. Harley is posed wearing her trademark harlequin outfit and is holding an oversized mallet. Hand painted, cold cast in porcelain, and measuring approximately 9 1/2-inches tall x 5 1/2-inches wide x 4 1/4-inches long, this piece includes a 4-color certificate of authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Make her your gal today!

It's a love story gone horribly, horribly wrong as the Joker's partner in crime takes the spotlight in this lushly illustrated hardcover volume featuring art by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson (WONDER WOMAN). There's never a dull moment as Harley bounces from botched schemes to close encounters with Gotham City's kingpins of crime, all the while making wisecracks and acting in the spirit of inspired lunacy.

This volume includes appearances by Batman, Two-Face, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, the Penguin and more.

Not exactly deep story telling even by comic standards but it's a fun read. Things are generally light hearted and a good deal of fun.

I wasn't exactly sure what to expect with this series but found it quite entertaining to see her go from a sidekick henchgirl to a full blown hero in her own right. Harleys stories range from humorous and quite out there to serious in overall tone. so it never remains to be a one trick pony which is always nice.
You wont be seeing much of batman or much of the bat family for that matter but thats all the better for Harley since it gives her, her own breathing room and more spotlight.
After reading through this book I found myself kinda bummed since it only includes the first 6 issues of her series which spans 38 issues and 2 special one shot issues. Its nice have them all in one book and in order no less but will make you wanna know what happens next so you'll end up scouring comic shops or the internet for issues 7-38. Happened to me and a friend of mine so i think if you are a true to heart fan of hers then you'll also fall into this same category.
The art in the book is pretty nice overall and stays consistent. The witty responses she has throughout all her random exploits are pretty funny and what you would expect and want to her from her. The storylines themselves in this book are a good opening to her character going out on her own and becoming public enemy number 1.
If you do like the book I highly suggest you read the couple of issues that Bizzaro shows up in. They're pretty ammusing and were some of my favorites from the series in general. also pick up the new series Gotham City Sirens which is currently in print and well worth your time especially if you liked this. 5 stars :D

I'm going to try and give a new spin on this book to what other reviewers have offered.

Harley: Kesel sticks very true to her character, and has obviously done his homework on her Batman: the Animated Series roots. Her vocal mannerisms and endearingly psychotic behaviour are perfectly replicated - or, at least, is as best as could be expected from her transition into the real DCU. Fans of the animated series will also notice many little references to the show littered in amongst the many DCU cameos.

The art: I didn't really like the look of the cover, but the inside material is consistently great - the kind of material that benefits from having a stable creative team. Little renderings of animated series-esque Harley Quinn and included amongst the more "realistic" artwork. I have to say that I especially liked the Dodsons' representations of the Joker. One negative though - for the first time in my comics-reading life, I noticed some terrible lettering work. While it gets better, the early issues are atrocious.

The stories: this is where this book really excelled. The first few issues deal with Harley branching out from the Joker, and can get strangely convoluted. But after issue #3, I found myself incredibly surprised by the depth given to the supporting characters - especially Harley's handpicked band of henchmen (the Quinntets). I've never seen such well-rounded characterisations given to henchmen - the unsung foundations of supervillain shenanigans. The banter between the Quinntets, Harley and members of other villains' gangs was hilarious, and gave the book a depth it may otherwise have lacked. Not to mention Harley's unconventional methods of dealing with her henchmen, which always results in awesome tension and WTF moments, including an incredibly bungled Wayne Manor break and enter.

So overall, this book surprised me, and when I finished it left me longing to know what happens to the many characters introduced in the series. I'm probably going to go and track down issues 8-38 now, as it is unlikely they will be released in trade form.

It seems I am always rooting for underdog. Oh well.

I never knew anything about Harley Quinn but I got this TPB because my friend likes Harley Q. I was surprised by well written story and artwork that matched humorous mood. This TPB reminds me of best Deadpool stories, the ones that Joe Kelly wrote and mini series by Nicieza and Madureira.

This IS a commercial DC comic, but it is so enjoyable so therefore 4 stars. If you like something off the beaten path GET THIS!!! If you are fed up with violent stuff that defines today's mature audience comics
(Preacher, Y the Last Man and 100 Bullets), GET IT!!! If you wanna read good comic, GET IT !!!

As funny as best Deadpool and Hitman story arcs!!!

Fans of Harley Quinn should purchase this without hesitation; it delivers the first seven issues of her y2k series in a beautifully bound hardcover.

Visually, the pages here feature mostly fantastic, seductive, pin-up style panels of Harley mixed with some cartoon like panels that resemble her in the Batman animated series. One has to assume the later is done because of time constraints, but whatever. This is more an observation than a complaint.

The stories here are fairly light weight, but are filled with enough action, humor and dialog here to keep things engaging.

More Harley Quinn please! She's perhaps the most interesting "super villainess" in the history of comics.

Exclusive to LEGO Set 7886 The Batcycle: Harley Quinn's Hammer Truck

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

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

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.