Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeHarley Quinn: Breaking Glass is a 2019 original graphic novel from DC, written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Steve Pugh. Set in Gotham City, it reimagines Harley Quinn's origin as a teenage outsider who finds herself caught between two powerful forces: a corrupt real estate developer and a group of anarchist drag queens. The story explores themes of gentrification, identity, and rebellion, offering a fresh take on the character's early days before she becomes the iconic antiheroine.
In "Chapter One" of Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass, Mariko Tamaki and Steve Pugh dive into a high-stakes moment where Harley Quinn stands at a crossroads—choosing sides between the Joker and the community she’s come to care about. With the fate of the neighborhood hanging in the balance, a shocking revelation unfolds as the Joker’s true identity is exposed, leading to a desperate act of courage that changes everything. The issue’s bold storytelling and striking visuals, brought to life by Steve Pugh’s full creative hand, set the tone for a story that’s as emotionally charged as it is unpredictable.
In "Chapter One" from Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass, Jo adjusts to life in Gotham City after moving in with her grandmother—only to find her gone. Under the watchful eye of the enigmatic "queen" next door, Jo starts at Gotham High, where she forms an unexpected friendship with Ivy, a passionate activist from a family deeply involved in the city’s underground movements.
In "Chapter Two" from Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass, Harley Quinn finds herself at odds with John Kane, a fellow student who leads the school film club with a dismissive attitude toward women and diversity. When John’s parents announce plans to demolish the neighborhood where Harley and her friends live, turning it into luxury condos, tensions explode—especially after anonymous attacks target local residents. As Harley takes matters into her own hands, striking back at Millennium Enterprises, she’s aided by the masked Joker, who claims to champion chaos, and narrowly escapes the police.
In "Chapter Three" of *Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass*, Jo and the neighborhood face sudden eviction when the Kanes declare the entire block condemned with no warning. As fear spreads and hope fades, Harley takes a dangerous nighttime stand—meeting the Joker in a bold act that explodes in defiance.
In "Chapter Four" of *Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass*, Jo faces a sudden crisis when Ivy reveals the community garden—along with her home and family store—is set to be condemned. With no one believing she can make a difference, Harley vows to fight for what’s hers, even if she’s the only one standing.
In "Chapter Five," Jo finds herself caught between two worlds as Bollywood fans rally behind Ivy in her stand against the cinema club. Meanwhile, the Joker offers Harley a tempting opportunity to join him in taking down Kane Immobilier—just as her loyalty begins to waver.
In "Chapter Seven" from Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass, Jo and the other girls prepare for one final, bittersweet performance as Mama’s crew faces an uncertain future. With the Joker watching from the shadows, he sets his sights on a plan that requires a girl who can slip past security—someone like Harley, whose past might be the key to breaking into Kane Enterprises.
In "Chapter Eight" from *Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass*, Jo finds herself caught between loyalty and conscience as the community she’s grown to care for faces an unthinkable threat. With the fate of the neighborhood—and the garden she’s helped protect—hanging in the balance, her choices lead to a moment of reckoning that will define her path forward.
In "Chapter Nine," Harley Quinn breaks free from juvenile detention, grabbing a baseball bat and setting out to track down the Joker, who’s vanished from his house arrest. The city becomes a tense, shifting landscape as the two hunt each other across familiar streets, their fractured past echoing in every step.
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Reprinted in Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass 1 (Special Edition) #[nn] (2019), Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass - Jetzt kracht's #[nn] (2020), Harley Quinn - Breaking Glass #[nn] (2020)
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