Harley Quinn #49

Truly delightful from start to finish, this is Harley Quinn at her goofiest! Read Full Review

Watching Harley do something for other people was so great! Watching her try so hard to kill Lord Death Man was actually pretty comical. Given her history, it's easy to assume she's good at killing people, but in true Harley fashion, she doesn't do it conventionally. And the twist at the end just made me smile. I really loved this issue! Read Full Review

The violence can get truly grotesque, but almost in a splatterstick way that doesn't count because no one ever stays dead. Read Full Review

Harley Quinn #49 is a hilariously twisted story that captures a classic vision of the character uniquely well. Plus, the epilogue is one that you definitely wont forget! Read Full Review

Harley Quinn (2016-) #49 is a release-the-brakes issue of non-stop entertainment. Humphries knows how to weave suspense, mystery, and comedy, together to create a thoroughly enjoyable issue, which is only enhanced by Borges and Eltaeb artwork. Read Full Review

Humphries does a great job of incorporating big action and humor in this issue and even the B story with Tina was paced well to add something fun to the overall story. Read Full Review

Well worth a read. Especially if you appreciate a little crazy. Read Full Review

Harleysrecent crossover with the Looney Tunes universe may have rubbed off on her. Herworld has gone crazy, and nothing makes sense. But such is the inside ofinsanity. So if you have a difficult time buying what Harley is selling, justregard it as the world as seen through Harleys eyes. Read Full Review

Harley Quinn #49is an improvement over the previous issue. It delivers a goofy plot with over-the-top, Looney Tune violence and uncouth comedy. Humphries and Borges seem to have found their footing after a stumble. If you're a fan ofHarley Quinn,give this issue a read. You won't be disappointed. Read Full Review

Harley saves the day, and technically she had to commit only one murder to do it! The voices and characterizations are okay, but this isn't enough for a story for the cover price being asked. I expect antics like this in some kind of anthology, or an Annual. Read Full Review

One of the best things about the Harley Quinn book is that it's fairly predictable and, no, predictable isn't bad. Read Full Review

The last two pages tease a far more interesting story than this one. I for one am looking forward to seeing what the writers have cooking for that. Read Full Review

This comic offers some fun, wild imagery with high entertainment value. But at the same time, this entertainment hinges on plot imposed restrictions and therefore none of it should be possible within those restrictions. Read Full Review

Im not advocating for a Darkness, No Parents take on Harley Quinn that would get old fast. If this was some sort of limited series, Harley vs the DC Universe, I would say buckle in and enjoy the ride. But in the Harley Quinn ongoing series, I think that the character deserves more than whats presented here. Read Full Review

HARLEY QUINN #49 improved in every way from the issue before it. The art is fantastic, and the plot is as fun as it is strong. Read Full Review

Rick Jonez

Sep 08, 2018

Morbid as all get out. Lord Death Man had Evil Deadpool written all over him. Other than that -and it was a lot, plenty of whacky fun. And good art effort.

Nihilist

Sep 05, 2018

If I wanted to read Deadpool, I'd read Deadpool. Plain and simple. That's the reason I hated James Patrick's The Most Important Day of the Year, which to my knowledge, is one of the first Harley comics (if not the Patient 0 itself) which started her downfall as a character, in favor of mindless Deadpool-like violence with nothing more to offer. And that's why I hate this issue. It's dumbed down unfunny slapstick which makes me want to re-read Sean Murphy's Batman: The White Knight once again, as a reminder of how great Harl can be if used right, by a competent writer.

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Comix4fever - Sep 5, 2018

To me, the 2013 series by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti was the best. It was not without its faults but still managed to be the best ongoing series DC had until Rebirth.

Nihilist - Sep 5, 2018

I personally hate their run, and her New-52 redesign was one of the main reasons I've lost interest in the character for years, until Rebirth kicked in. All the writers who came after them, try to continue their work almost 1:1, keeping the same tone and gimmicks, as well as regressin here even more, comparing to Dini/Timm work, and what Murphy did in White Knight, all giving Harl proper depth and personality. I really can't stand their comics.

Comix4fever - Sep 6, 2018

But what about this one? https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/dc-comics/harley-quinn-(2013)/23

Nihilist - Sep 6, 2018

I've just read it. I'm sorry, but I hate it as well. That's the Deadpool-like violence shock for the sake of shock, the comic suffers from the overused Brooklyn accent gimmick, unfunny jokes, forgettable characters, and it's basically the same as we're getting now. Sadly, Rebirth fixed only Harley's looks (and that's also a reason why I hate her New-52 self), but underneath, she's the same as during Palmiotti/Conner days. Just a reskin. Maybe less violent, usually, but still barely a reskin.

Comix4fever - Sep 6, 2018

I can see how the Brooklyn accent can be annoying. But what about Harley finally "breaking up with" Joker?

Nihilist - Sep 6, 2018

Her breaking up with Joker has both pros and cons. She needed that to become an A list character, so she wouldn't rely on Bats and his cast, but at the same time, post Dini/Timm writers couldn't give her any memorable side characters to interact with, nor a proper nemesis. Harl's become a Joker/Deadpool 2.0, losing what originally made her so interesting and lovable - relatability, some deeper story to tell (domestic abuse, victim complex). Also, her Ivy relationship is nothing but cheap fanfic.