…the reader witnesses the gradual descent of the character—and sudden birth of Harley Quinn—from her mind’s perspective, as issues in the (DC) world around interact with the young doctor’s experience at Arkham Asylum. The psychology Sejic presents is fascinating, and horridly logical. The birth of Harley Quinn is less a tragic happenstance or star-crossed love story than a cold, malignant evolution. And “Jay” and Harleen’s relationship? Much less a fun Natural Born Killers-esque love story and much more an exploration of psychological abuse and control. (13/13)
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From the Pullbox Bookshelf: Rose & Thorn Reinvented (Again)
Predictably, Simone’s writing is outstanding, and her take on the Rose/Thorn construct is engaging. Gritty and realistic, it makes for an entertaining read without demanding too much out of our suspension of disbelief; the psychology, if a little stretched, is believable enough for me to buy. And there’s enough twists and turns (and a gut punch of an ending) to keep things enthralling throughout. (13/13)
Pullbox Reviews: Harleen #1- The Psychological Deconstruction of a Pop Culture Icon
Harleen #1 DC Black Label Story & Art by Stjepan Šejić Letters by Gabriela Downie Harley Quinn created by Paul Dini & Bruce Timm 64 pages Available now! Dr. Harleen Quinzel has discovered a revolutionary cure for the madness of Gotham City-she just needs to prove it actually works. But with the criminal justice and […]
Batman and Robin Swing Into Riverdale in New Archie/DC Comics Crossover Comic
Batman and Robin are swinging their way to Riverdale and things are going to get really wild, really fast! Archie Comics and DC Entertainment are proud to present the crossover adventure 50 years in the making: ARCHIE MEETS BATMAN 66! The groovy six-issue mini-series from writers Jeff Parker and Michael Moreci, penciler Dan Parent, inker […]
Pullbox Previews: The Shadow / Batman #5
The Shadow / Batman #5 writer: Steve Orlando artist: Giovanni Timpano FC | 32 pages | $3.99 | Teen + The Silent Seven fight a war on multiple fronts. But if you follow the strings high enough, are Batman, the Shadow, and Robin still just puppets? Robin and the Shadow fight for their lives, while […]
Pullbox Reviews – Batman: White Knight #3- Mainstream title, Indie attitude…
Batman: White Knight #3 DC Comics Written & Illustrated by Sean Murphy Colors by Matt Hollingsworth Letters by Todd Klein Available now! Tragedy strikes, and the Bat-family face the fight of their lives against an army of super-villains and waning public support. A new discovery reinforces Jack’s plot to jeopardize the Dark Knight’s standing in […]
Pullbox Previews: Wonder Woman ‘77 Meets Bionic Woman #1
Wonder Woman ‘77 Meets Bionic Woman #1 writer: Andy Mangels artist: Judit Tondora covers: Cat Staggs (a), Alex Ross (b), Michael Adams action figure variant (c), Judit Tondora coloring book variant (d) incentive cover: Cat Staggs (“virgin art”), Alex Ross (“virgin art”) Fans & retailers, order the cover of your choice! FC • 32 pages • […]
Variant Covers Revealed for Green Lantern / Planet of the Apes Crossover!
BOOM! Studios, DC, and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products are pleased to reveal variant covers for Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern #1, a six-issue, monthly limited series debuting on February 1, 2017 by writers Robbie Thompson (Silk) and Justin Jordan (Green Lantern), and artist Barnaby Bagenda (The Omega Men). Variant covers include a movie poster homage […]
Why Planet of the Apes / Green Lantern Crossover? Because Awesomeness!
BOOM! Studios, DC, and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products are excited to bring together two celebrated pop culture properties in a historic comics crossover event when the talking simians of the Planet of the Apes meet the Emerald Crusaders of the Green Lantern Corps. Written by Robbie Thompson (Silk) and Justin Jordan (Green Lantern), and […]
Pullbox Reviews: Wonder Woman #8 – Minervan Interlude
Wonder Woman #8 Writer: Greg Rucka Art: Bilquis Evely Color: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Letters: Jodi Wynne Publisher: DC Comics Available: In stores now This week’s Wonder Woman was a re-introduction of the woman behind the Cheetah, Dr. Barbara Ann Minerva. The first several several issues of Wonder Woman’s Rebirth run have been involved with a […]