Hey Jokerholics.
I know many of you are waiting to see what new things are going to be done with Harley in the 2-issue story arc that should reveal her new origin according to the New 52 creed of revamping old classics. Though I have not been impressed by much of the 52 launch, this peeks my curiosity. I always wanted to see Harley reinvented, refreshed. She is no longer the BTAS cute innocent henchman of the Clown Prince of Crime. She is dangerous, lethal, and ruthless as the man she claims to love. Let’s see if they can keep up the pace with this lady Clown and finally give the character the treatment she deserves.
Now friends, enjoy the preview of some art along with some hints of things to come. This appeared on the back of BIRDS OF PREY #5, CATWOMAN #5 and other 52 titles. I personally like how they have treated Joker in the flashback scenes. Can’t wait to see these in color…
“Brilliant, driven people are already a little crazy.” laughs SUICIDE SQUAD writer Adam Glass. “What we do with Harley Quinn is show the tipping point.” THE HUNG FOR HARLEY QUINN is a two-part meat grinder in SUICIDE SQUAD #6 and #7. Revealing among other things–the origin of Harley Quinn.
“Dr. Harleen Quinzel is a brilliant psychiatrist –the best in the world– and she’s going to prove it by being the shrink who ‘breaks’ the Joker. At least, that was her plan,” says Glass. “What we see is how it all went terribly wrong, it’s a personal story. Harley’s early life, what shaped her as an adult and, ultimately, what’s the one thing the Joker does that breaks her to his will.”
While this is very much a Harley story, the Squad doesn’t take a back seat to anyone.” Glass continues. “Along the why King Shark has been acting so strange, the identity of the two female members (familiar faces to New 52 fans) and how Savant — who “died” in issue #1 could possibly be on the team. And will we learn the truth behind Harley’s bone-white skin? “Yeah…, finished Glass, “but remember I can only promise you a good story, not a happy ending.”
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