Harley Quinn: Preludes and Knock-Knock Jokes #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection brings together the first two story arcs of the 2000s Harley Quinn ongoing series, written by Karl Kesel and drawn by Terry Dodson. It follows Harley Quinn as she strikes out on her own in Coney Island, balancing her chaotic personal life with a new career as a freelance criminal-for-hire, all while dealing with the lingering shadow of her relationship with the Joker. The volume collects issues #1-7 of the series, plus the Harley Quinn: Our Worlds at War one-shot, capturing the character's transition from sidekick to solo antihero in a lighthearted, action-packed tone.
In "An Harley Quinn Romance," Harley Quinn assembles a ragtag crew to spring her beloved hyenas from the zoo, all while narrated by Lester—a self-proclaimed criminal genius who’s never actually committed a crime but insists he’s the Joker’s doppelgänger. Written by Karl Kesel and brought to life with vibrant energy by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson, this 2008 tale blends chaotic humor and quirky charm, with Alex Sinclair’s colors and Ken Lopez’s lettering adding to the lively, offbeat tone. The cover, penciled by Terry Dodson and inked by Rachel Dodson, captures the story’s playful, anarchic spirit.
In this standalone tale from *Harley Quinn: Preludes and Knock-Knock Jokes*, Harley Quinn stages a chaotic heist at Arkham to free the Joker, only to find herself caught in a twisted game of control and betrayal. When the Joker orders her to build a deadly rollercoaster in his image, their volatile bond reaches a breaking point—leading to a final, unexpected decision that could end everything.
In "Welcome to the Party!", Harley Quinn throws a wild get-together for her closest friends, turning the night into a chaotic game of "Truth or Dare" with a surprise twist—the pizza boy isn't just delivering slices, he's the unlikely spinner of the game. With laughter, mischief, and a few well-placed pranks, the night spirals into something unforgettable.
In "The Wilde Life," Harley Quinn orchestrates a wild heist to free her beloved hyenas from the zoo, all while narrated by Lester—a self-proclaimed criminal genius who’s never committed a crime but insists he’s the Joker’s long-lost twin. With chaotic energy and a dash of delusional flair, the story unfolds as a quirky, high-stakes caper where loyalty, identity, and absurdity collide.
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↩ Reprints Harley Quinn #1 (2000), Harley Quinn #2 (2001), Harley Quinn #3 (2001), Harley Quinn #4 (2001), Harley Quinn #5 (2001), Harley Quinn #6 (2001), Harley Quinn #7 (2001)
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