Batman: Mad Love and Other Stories #[nn]

Jul 2009 · DC · 19.99 USD; 22.99 CAD

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About this Collection

This collection brings together the acclaimed Batman: Mad Love one-shot, which introduced Harley Quinn's origin story, alongside other short tales from the Batman mythos. Written by Paul Dini and illustrated by Bruce Timm, the volume showcases their signature blend of dark humor and character-driven storytelling from the Batman: The Animated Series era.

"Mad Love" delivers a darkly charged, character-driven tale from the creators of the acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series, with Paul Dini and Bruce W. Timm crafting a story that explores the twisted dynamics between the Joker and Harley Quinn. As the Joker’s fixation on Batman strains their volatile bond, Harley’s unexpected success in capturing the Dark Knight pushes their relationship to a breaking point. The story’s moody, stylized artwork by Timm and Murakami, with rich coloring by Timm, Murakami, and Rick Taylor, perfectly complements the emotional intensity of the moment. Cover by Bruce Timm.

Contains 10 stories

Mad Love

64 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Commissioner GordonHarvey BullockAlfred PennyworthJokerHarley Quinn

In "Mad Love," Joker's twisted fixation on Batman strains his volatile bond with Harley Quinn, especially when she outshines him by capturing the Dark Knight and setting a trap that leaves even Joker stunned. The story unfolds with tense intimacy and dark humor, exploring the fragile, destructive dynamic between two of Gotham’s most chaotic figures.

Going Straight

15 pp · Superhero

BatmanRoxy RocketAlfredCatwoman (villain)Joker (cameo)Scarecrow (cameo)Harley Quinn (cameo)Ventriloquist [also as Scarface] (cameo)Riddler (cameo)Killer Croc (cameo)Two-Face (cameo)Penguin (cameo)Mad Hatter (cameo)Poison Ivy (cameo)

Puppet Show

16 pp · Superhero

BatmanVentriloquist [also as Scarface] (villain)Mitzie Martin (villain)

Laughter after Midnight

10 pp · Superhero

JokerHarley Quinn

24 Hours

4 pp · Superhero

BatmanJoker (villain)Harley Quinn (villain)Poison Ivy (cameo)

Study Hall

9 pp · Superhero

BatmanScarecrow (villain)