A review by mattiedancer
Batman: Mad Love and Other Stories by Paul Dini

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Writing: 3.75⭐️/5 
Alright, so it’s a fun collection, but it falls victim a bit to some sexist tropes and a bit of unnatural dialogue. I liked the way Harley Quinn’s thoughts were written, and I enjoyed the writing overall.

Artwork: 4.5⭐️/5 
I mean, I can’t really say too much bad about the artwork. Maybe the female characters are not proportioned correctly, which is pretty standard in comic books, unfortunately, but it’s a beautiful comic with beautiful art.

Characters: 4⭐️/5
I love Harley Quinn. I love her stubbornness, her tenacity, and even her obsessions. I would have loved a bit more about her and the Joker’s relationship, but even then the characters are well-fleshed and fun.

Plot: 4.5⭐️/5 
The plots of the comic books are fun and I enjoyed reading them.

Who Should Read This Book? 
  • Fans of Batman
  • Fans of Harley Quinn
  • Fans of the Joker

Content Warnings? 
Mental illness, violence, misogyny, sexism, physical abuse, emotional abuse, injury, forced institutionalization, toxic relationship

Post-Reading Rating:  4⭐️/5
I had fun. Did I mention that?

Final Rating: 4.25⭐️/5
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