Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red #1

What Stjepan eji and Gabriela Downie have created in "Harleen: Red" is a story for the ages. For me, it's the best Harley Quinn short story I've ever read, and it will stand at the top of my list when I tell fans where they should look for a representation, that not only gives Harley Quinn the justice she deserves as a character, but also expands on who she is as a person. If Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red #1.1 is an example of how good this series is going to be, then we as fans and readers are in for a treat for a dozen plus Fridays to come. Read Full Review

Stjepan eji's provides the perfect intro to the Black, White, and Red series. It will be interesting to see how this progresses. But her pens and prose have given this reviewer the Harley he has always wanted to see! Read Full Review

All of the intriguing nuance, depth of character and beautiful tension the creative team delivered in HARLEEN shines in Harley Quinn Black + White + Red #1, breathing new life into the story even if just for a brief time, with exciting revelations and brilliant artwork. Read Full Review

This is a great start to a series that gives its creators free rein to tell any story they want. It's their take on Harley and so far eji has nailed an aspect of the character that's empowering and moving. It's also exciting to know this character is going to get 13 more chapters from some of the greatest creators in the industry today, many of which have close ties with the character's development of the years. Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red is empowering, moving, and creatively rich. Read Full Review

Harley's new digital-first anthology serves as both a sequel to Sejic's work and a bridge between the two versions of Harley we know. It's a near-perfect epilogue to Sejic's series that enhances it after the fact. Read Full Review

When all is said and done I really liked Harley Quinn: Black, White and Red #1. I find myself thoroughly intrigued by where this story will go from her. Read Full Review

There's a point that the exploration turns into abuse porn in many ways. We relive Harley's traumatic experiences over and over at the hands of the Joker. It gets tiring and "been there, seen it". But, this comic delivers an air of romanticism that's not aimed at the Joker and when you get to latter moments there's something touching about it all. Harley thinks about the horror but longs for what feels like her true love to save her. As a comic goes,the first chapter of Harley Quinn: Black + White +Red is a fantastic read and as an introduction to this series, it's a hell of a start. Read Full Review

This first issue promises much for the new digital series. Read Full Review

I can't say I'm super excited for this series because it's a lot of Harley but I'm definitely curious and open and hopeful to be impressed by it. Sejic is a strong opening creator and my favorite with Mirka Andolfo is next, so I'm not expecting bad works here in the slightest as it's opening strong. Sejic's story covers a lot of the past and setup for the character so that has me hopeful the rest will explore other stories and not dwell too much on well-known events. The design here is great, the use of color fantastic, and the story itself is strong throughout both as recap and to showcase a new escape plan taking root. Read Full Review

Stjepan eji is one of the Direct Market's strongest writer/artists, and in a vacuum, his story is the epitome of short but sweet " but reviewing this book as a whole, it feels like the opening act for a superstar concert that never winds up materializing. Read Full Review

KittyNone

Jul 04, 2020

Gorgeous art as you'd expect with characterization that's a joy to read — I particularly loved the part where the psychiatrist revealed her motive for using the color cards. The twist at the end isn't a surprise when it comes, but I'm glad to see DC is at least allowing those two to be together in stuff that isn't in continuity. Not quite on par with Sejic's magnificent work on Harleen, but a really satisfying nibble nonetheless.

Rhinoeat

Oct 08, 2020

First HQ I’ve read and I’m hooked.

Nihilist

Jul 01, 2020

Never been a fan of Sejic's exploration of the titular character, I found her to lack... personality, depth and internal conflict despite the series doing its best to tell me otherwise, convince me it's more than it may be. And maybe that's the problem. Maybe I don't like it telling me something, while it could have shown it instead? And that's precisely the complaint I have regarding this comic. It tells me something two too many times, ruining the final twist, making it so painfully predictable and obvious you can't think that the comic is not just not as smart as it actually is, but also doesn't think you are as smart as you may be, which in all fairness doesn't say much because the ending is really THAT obviously foreshadowed. Still no t a fan of this series. Art is good, though, so here's few extra points for it. more