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ripavengers's review against another edition
4.0
read it for the harlivy serve because theyre my besties but like it was actually quite good and the ending had me wanting to read more. also harley and joker not being in a relationship yeah yeah good for my soul. plus supportive drag queens and a big fuck you to gentrification and ultra rich people.
lydiamedhurst's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of the first graphic novels I've ever read and I enjoyed it so much!! The art was absolutely brilliant and the story itself was so good, a great mix of modernity with the tones of classic DC comics. Absolutely brilliant 10/10 10000 stars
jordannedunn's review against another edition
4.0
First, a thank you to Edelweiss and DC Ink for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is set up to become a fantastic origin / coming-of-age story for Harleen Quinzel. The writer captures the ‘voice’ of our tough, outspoken and sometimes rebellious protagonist brilliantly and I can already tell this will be a brilliant book you can give to any Harley fan.
This first issue is told entirely by Harley as a prelude to the series, and it carries a great subversive fairy tale vibe from the start and introduced key players in her life including Mama (her drag queen patron) and Poison Ivy (her future best friend and partner in crime).
This will be a great book to give to young girls especially since, unlike her older far more insane alter ego, I actually feel Harleen is a decent, relatable role model that if handled correctly, could offer didactic and introspective messages to young women. The story centres on a very different Harley that most people expect.
The art by Steve Pugh (The Flintstones) is different from any I’ve read so far but I think it suited the story perfectly and I adored how even though she isn’t yet Harley Quinn, her aesthetic was incorporated into her street clothes subtly and in keeping with how I can actually imagine a young Harley dressing.
This book was published under the imprint DC Ink, a new line of original comics aimed at young adults aged 13 to 17 (with a pretty awesome array of authors from that genre too) and if Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass is anything to go by, I think DC are going to achieve all there are setting out to with this new line. I will definitely be following it closely.
Writing Quality – 9/10
Image/Illustration Quality – 8/10
Character Development – 8/10
Overall – 8/10
Find my full review on my blog, Bloodthirsty Little Beasts.
This is set up to become a fantastic origin / coming-of-age story for Harleen Quinzel. The writer captures the ‘voice’ of our tough, outspoken and sometimes rebellious protagonist brilliantly and I can already tell this will be a brilliant book you can give to any Harley fan.
This first issue is told entirely by Harley as a prelude to the series, and it carries a great subversive fairy tale vibe from the start and introduced key players in her life including Mama (her drag queen patron) and Poison Ivy (her future best friend and partner in crime).
This will be a great book to give to young girls especially since, unlike her older far more insane alter ego, I actually feel Harleen is a decent, relatable role model that if handled correctly, could offer didactic and introspective messages to young women. The story centres on a very different Harley that most people expect.
The art by Steve Pugh (The Flintstones) is different from any I’ve read so far but I think it suited the story perfectly and I adored how even though she isn’t yet Harley Quinn, her aesthetic was incorporated into her street clothes subtly and in keeping with how I can actually imagine a young Harley dressing.
This book was published under the imprint DC Ink, a new line of original comics aimed at young adults aged 13 to 17 (with a pretty awesome array of authors from that genre too) and if Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass is anything to go by, I think DC are going to achieve all there are setting out to with this new line. I will definitely be following it closely.
Writing Quality – 9/10
Image/Illustration Quality – 8/10
Character Development – 8/10
Overall – 8/10
Find my full review on my blog, Bloodthirsty Little Beasts.
cici_supreme's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
bramblebox's review
4.0
im always a sucker for harley hating the joker from the jump. an interesting modern spin. i dig if.
jagussow's review
5.0
Harley Quinn said eat the rich only she said eat the Richards but we knew what she meant. This was the most powerful of the DC YA graphic novels they've been putting out but despite some of the gut punches, it was still fun and charming and sweet and funny.
Harley's Mom is off to work on a cruise ship to make ends meet, so Harley is sent off to live in Gotham city with her Grandmother. Only her Grandmother has passed away, so she ends up staying with a bunch of drag queens and gets into all sorts of trouble with Angels, Devils and Boogers.
Stunning art and an absolute wonderful story that will linger. I 100% need a sequel right now.
Harley's Mom is off to work on a cruise ship to make ends meet, so Harley is sent off to live in Gotham city with her Grandmother. Only her Grandmother has passed away, so she ends up staying with a bunch of drag queens and gets into all sorts of trouble with Angels, Devils and Boogers.
Stunning art and an absolute wonderful story that will linger. I 100% need a sequel right now.
mjoyner's review
5.0
A graphic novel you'll want to read over and over. Once for the story, once for the pitch-perfect Harley malapropisms, and ten+ times for the Normal Rockwell-inspired art.
litlover13's review against another edition
4.0
I got a advanced readers copy of this book. I love the variation of Harley’s origin story. She deals with the duality of good and evil and who she is going to be.
spacequeso's review
4.0
If you are a classic Harley fan, this one probably isn't for you. If you can get past it is not true to the origin of Harley Quinn most Batman readers have come to know and love, Mariko Tamaki is a great writer and created a fun standalone story. I'd like to imagine this is an alternate universe Harleen story. I loved the art. This story definitely is more appealing to the young adult and the coming of age audience it was written for.