Harley Quinn, Vol. 1.0

There are three stories here, which, for some inscrutable reason, are not presented in chronological order. The first, from which the collection takes its title, concerns Harley temporarily becoming one of the Female Furies. I dare say this may work if you're a fan of the New Gods, but it did nothing for me. The other two stories are closer to typical fare, although it's clear that Humphries likes to play up Harley's insanity more than the anarchic fun-seeking of the Connor/Palmiotti run. There's a particular focus on fourth-wall-breaking, something that was always present, but is ramped up here, and looks to be even more a feature of the next volume, judging from the cliffhanger ending. The result is not a flop by any means, and there are quite a few laughs along the way, but the characterisation is just not quite up to the prior standard - although the potential is certainly there to build something new.

I think maybe sad Harley is coming out of it? And I can't wait to see her destroy the universe!

It's been a while since I've picked up a super graphic novel and I feel like I'm far behind on some of the supers drama in the DC universe. This one mentions the Joker War, which i've seen floating around here and there...Harley is out to redeem herself and help the “clowns” get therapy and feels like she is the best one for the job because she relates to the topic (and has lived through it) and of course her being a therapist and all. Batman takes her up on it, reluctantly, and this was a pretty good start for wherever they want to take her from there. It was a good read (3 stars)

The art style is really lacking with the opening/ end BUT the whole middle and most of the comic is full of this bright, high energy, cute, and wild style that fits Harley really well! I hope they bring this artist back because they did an excellent job! (extra star for the art style!)

Added to the LGBT+ shelf for mentions of her love for Ivy (a couple of times, yay!)