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Harley Quinn Vol. 2: Friends with Detriments
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April 27, 2026
3.25 stars
Review of advance copy
I was very pleased with the first volume of Elliott Kalan's Harley Quinn series - I'd tried lots of different writers on the book, but it never really seemed to work the way I wanted (Stephanie Phillips came closest I think).
The second volume isn't quite as revolutionary, but it's more of the same, and that's definitely not a bad thing. Kalan manages to tell jokes while also delivering some meta commentary, and some intelligent ideas, all while Harley bonks people with big hammers. It's a very delicate line to walk, and it's surprising how well it works. Some jokes run a bit thin, like the Gunbuddies and their odd relationship, but it's more than made up for by stuff like Quinntellect, Harley's own brain that tries to take over her body, and the Deconspirator, who wants to dissolve every sense of community in the world.
The artwork's great, which also surprised me - Mirko Andolfo takes two issues, departing series artist Mindy Lee grabs two, and then Carlos Olivares joins the team full-time. The last time I saw Olivares, on Scarlet Spider, did...not impress. But he's clearly improved here, and fits in great. There's also a spare story with art by Terry and Rachel Dodson as part of Harley's 200th issue special, which looks a bit...rough, if we're being honest.
Two great volumes in a row. A very different take on Harley, but one that works wonders.
The second volume isn't quite as revolutionary, but it's more of the same, and that's definitely not a bad thing. Kalan manages to tell jokes while also delivering some meta commentary, and some intelligent ideas, all while Harley bonks people with big hammers. It's a very delicate line to walk, and it's surprising how well it works. Some jokes run a bit thin, like the Gunbuddies and their odd relationship, but it's more than made up for by stuff like Quinntellect, Harley's own brain that tries to take over her body, and the Deconspirator, who wants to dissolve every sense of community in the world.
The artwork's great, which also surprised me - Mirko Andolfo takes two issues, departing series artist Mindy Lee grabs two, and then Carlos Olivares joins the team full-time. The last time I saw Olivares, on Scarlet Spider, did...not impress. But he's clearly improved here, and fits in great. There's also a spare story with art by Terry and Rachel Dodson as part of Harley's 200th issue special, which looks a bit...rough, if we're being honest.
Two great volumes in a row. A very different take on Harley, but one that works wonders.
March 20, 2026
I'm here for the Mindy Lee art and while I was disappointed she only had drew a couple issues in this volume, Mirka Andolfo is one hell of a fill in (if you haven't already do yourself a favor and read Sweet Paprika). Terry and Rachel Dodson return for a few delightful pages in the 200th issue which was a treat, and Carlos Olivares does an admirable job matching Mindy Lee's style for the remaining issues. Elliot Kalan delivers a typically entertaining script with some great character moments, particularly for the Gunbuddies. Hope to see more of them in the next volume (and more Mindy Lee!)
April 9, 2026
Carlos Olivares' artwork was awful, kept sexualizing the women...
The writing was mid, I don't like seeing Harley without Ivy.
The writing was mid, I don't like seeing Harley without Ivy.
April 19, 2026
This is the most I have ever liked Harley Quinn, ever.
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