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  • Harley Quinn

The Verdict is In Harley Quinn #16

Armaan Babu3 years ago3 years ago011 mins

For the Sam-who-would-be-Verdict, the day she met Harley Quinn was the worst of her life. It would be the day she lost all hope in justice, all semblance of the life she knew and become possessed by hate and the murderous need for vengeance. For Harley Quinn? It was Tuesday. The origin of Verdict finally…

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Death Crashes the Party in BOOM Studios’ Grim #2

Cat Purcell3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

Jessica Harrow finds herself trapped between the worlds of the living and the dead, something no other reaper has ever experienced. Just what makes her so special? Can she make her way back to the afterlife, and what exactly is going to happen now that she can walk among the living? Find out in Grim…

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  • Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn #15 is What a Team-Up Should Be

Armaan Babu3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

Batwoman and Harley Quinn team up to find out who’s been killing corrupt officials in Harley’s name — really, what more needs to be said? Harley Quinn #15 is written by Stephanie Phillips, drawn by Riley Rossmo, colored by Ivan Plascencia and lettered by AndWorld Design. ‘ This has been a good month for Harley…

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  • Boom!

Grim #1 Poses the Question: Hey, So What’s the Reaper’s Origin Story, Anyway?

Cat Purcell3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

Grim tells the tale of the dead — both the newly dead and the ones sent to collect them — in this enchanting first issue by writer Stephanie Phillips, artist Flaviano, colorist Rico Renzi, letterer Tom Napolitano and publisher BOOM Studios. Death Collects This is Jessica. See Jessica’s scythe? Jessica is dead. You are dead,…

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  • Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn #14 Adds Batwoman to the Mix

Armaan Babu3 years ago3 years ago013 mins

It’s really easy to frame someone for murder when their most identifiable feature is a well recognized costume. Long story short, Harley’s in the clink for a crime she didn’t commit, feeling more than a little abandoned by her friends. The truth, however, rarely stays buried for too long in Gotham City — especially now…

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  • Harley Quinn

The Verdict Is In Favor of Harley Quinn #13

Armaan Babu3 years ago3 years ago014 mins

The Verdict is in…and she’s making her presence felt in a big way. After Gotham’s newest villain massacres a bar full of mobsters in a Harley Quinn costume, Harley’s hard earned Robin-Hood-esque life takes a sharp turn for the worse. Harley Quinn #13, written by Stephanie Phillips, penciled by Riley Rossmo, inked by Jay Leisten,…

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Harley Quinn #12 Sees Things Go Off the Rails In a Good Way

Armaan Babu3 years ago3 years ago08 mins

Harley’s stuck in one of the oldest superhero scenarios of all time – racing against time to stop a train from running over an innocent tied to the tracks! Does she have enough time to crawl underneath a speeding train, defuse its bomb, save the day and thwack Keepsake in the face with her bat?…

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  • BatChat

BatChat With Matt & Will Episode 20: Legends of Legends of the Dark Knight

Matthew Lazorwitz3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

Wow, we’ve made it to 20 episodes! To celebrate, Matt and Will are looking at three stories from three volumes of one of their self-confessed favorite series, the legendary (see what I did there) anthology, Legends of the Dark Knight. Will they gush about the original volume? Will they complain about DC not giving the…

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  • Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn #11 is a Great Jumping On Point

Armaan Babu3 years ago3 years ago010 mins

Harley Quinn is forced to contend with the Trolley Problem. Also some math problems. There are robots too—really, the main problem here is Keepsake, who is back, and very much deserves a bat to the face in Harley Quinn #11, written by Stephanie Phillips, drawn by Riley Rossmo, colored by Ivan Plascencia and lettered by…

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  • Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy Are Finally Together! Maybe Not…

Armaan Babu3 years ago3 years ago09 mins

Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy finally together again—but they’ve both gone through some changes since the last time they saw each other. Can their relationship survive the changes that have happened? Harley Quinn #10 written by Stephanie Williams, drawn by Laura Braga, colored by Arif Prianto and lettered by Deron Bennett. I have mixed feelings…

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WMQ&A Episode 189: Chicago Chi-nanigans

Dan Grote and Matthew Lazorwitz3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

Dan Grote · WMQ&A Episode 189: Chicago Chi-nanigans We ain’t here to start no trouble, we’re just here to interview creators and publishing folks on the floor of C2E2 2021 in Chicago. Guests include Mark Sable, Kami Garcia, Gavin Smith, Stephanie Phillips, AfterShock Publisher Joe Pruett and AWA representatives Dulce Montoya and Lisa Wu. You…

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Harley Quinn #8 & 9 Put the Fear in Fear State

Armaan Babu4 years ago3 years ago015 mins

The Fear State continues, and both Harley and Kevin are facing down some of their own biggest fears – though they may not quite be the ones you’d expect. But what else can you do, when you’ve decided to atone for your past by doing your best to save the day? Harley Quinn #8 &…

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Sunday Editorial: Creators Share Their NYCC Stories

Dan Grote4 years ago4 years ago010 mins

So, how was your New York Comic Con? One of pop culture’s biggest conventions returned to the Javits Center this year after a COVID-19 induced hiatus last year. Acknowledging that there’s still a pandemic, this year’s show required vaccination for attendees 12 and up, masks, reduced capacity, increased sanitization, social distancing signage and all the…

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Harley Quinn #7 is a Fearful Start to Its Bat Crossover

Armaan Babu4 years ago3 years ago010 mins

Sometimes you just need to get away – but when you’re Harley Quinn, and your one true love could collapse the city with a thought, is the city ever going to really let you go? As the Fear State descends on Gotham City, Harley finds that sometimes, even the great outdoors is no escape. Harley…

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Harley Quinn Annual 2021 Falls Flat With Its New Villain

Armaan Babu4 years ago3 years ago08 mins

A new villain has arrived on the Gotham scene, and he’s got his sights set on Harley. As Kevin and Grundy work to help free her from his clutches, learn the origin story of Keepsake – and find out whether or not he’s a villain worth keeping around. Harley Quinn Annual 2021 is written by…

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