Harley Quinn #5
In "California or Death, Chapter 1: Harleen the Queen," Harley Quinn trades the chaos of Coney Island for the glittering, cutthroat world of Los Angeles wrestling, teaming up with powerhouse Alicia the Crusher. When their partnership is tested by a brutal, rigged match she’s forced to fight, Harley’s loyalty is pushed to the edge—only to be shattered when Alicia is found dead after the bout. Written by Sam Humphries and illustrated by Sami Basri, with colors by Hi-Fi and letters by Dave Sharpe, this issue marks a pivotal shift in Harley’s journey, all wrapped in a striking cover by Guillem March.
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Having left Coney Island after the death of her mother, Harley has moved to Los Angeles and joined a wrestling federation, partnering with Alicia the Crusher. When they are ordered to fight each other in a rigged match, Harley refuses but eventually relents becase Alicia needs the money they will be paid. But after the fight, Harley finds Alicia dead in the locker room.
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