Harley Quinn #65 Review

 

Harley Quinn #65 Review

Writer: Elliott Kalan

Artist: Carlos Olivares

Colorist: Marissa Louise

Letterer: Lucas Gattoni

Cover Artist: Brandt&Stein

Variant Cover Artists: David Nakayama; Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson; Derrick Chew

Dark Knight Returns 40^th Anniversary Variant Cover Artists: Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer

Editors: James Reid, Arianna Turturro & Rob Levin

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $3.99 US/Variant $4.99 US (Card Stock)

Release Date: August 26, 2026

 

When Batquinn kept sending people to the hospital, her injured enemies formed a club. But instead of meeting once a week for games, movies, and snacks, the Harley Quinn Revenge Squad armored up. Then they abducted Batquinn and gave her a new suit. And when she awakens in her last battleground, the grim sentinel of justice has a new mission: escape the rollercoaster of death and free Mrs Grimaldi from her captors.

 

With the Monochromatic Man's poison flowing through her veins, can Batquinn survive the bullets, missiles, and power saws long enough to rescue her landlady? And what joker selected a carnival for the battle of Batquinn's life? Let's leap into Harley Quinn #65 and see!

 

Story

After Batquinn’s attack, Backhand armored up and became 4orehand. But when he attacked her at the carnival of death, Batquinn liked one of his philosophical quotes. So, he led her to the benefactor who financed his new armor. Harleen carries a bat. She holds Mrs Grimaldi hostage. But all Harleen wants is for Batquinn to hang up her cape.

 

Harley Quinn #65 follows Batquinn’s insistence upon fighting for justice. Former friends become enemies when they get in her way. Harleen and Chicken Fingers insist on trying to reason with her. They want her to consider how her new serious approach to life has driven people away. Yet Batquinn doesn't want to weigh the merits of her new approach against her former way of living. She's finally taking her life seriously, and they're wrong if they don't share her new worldview. Plus, Batquinn is dying. She may only have a little time left. In her final moments, Batquinn doesn't want to abandon the mission that gives her life meaning.

 

Amid all the violence, Elliott Kalan's story highlights how much Harley Quinn's friends care about her. They want her to realize that happiness and devotion to a cause are not necessarily the same thing. Harleen and Chicken Fingers admit that using violence to solve problems often feels like winning. But Batquinn hurts others because she has been hurt. And even if she survives the Monochromatic Man's poison, Batquinn cannot have a life until she addresses why she is hurting and learns to move on in Harley Quinn #65.

 

Art

Harleen rests her baseball bat atop a shoulder and waves away Batquinn’s assertions that she’s better the way she is now. Batquinn raises her fists, and her cape flutters as Harleen says something the grim sentinel of justice takes for criticism. Despite his arrival on a two-page spread, Chicken Fingers battles Batquinn across panel-packed pages. Yet even with his newfound powers, Chicken Fingers’ expression reveals the strain the battle takes on him.

 

As Carlos Olivares delivers an action-packed finale to The Harq Knight Returns, Marissa Louise adorns Harley Quinn #65 with bright colors. A transparent shield covers Batquinn's gray face, while her gray hair flows with her every movement. She may wear a red-and-blue uniform. Still, Batquinn retains her black bat ears. As Chicken Fingers battles Batquinn, his red, blue, and yellow costume evokes the reader’s discomfort when Superman and Batman clash. Yet the gray-and-white Monochromatic Man’s actions illustrate Chicken Fingers’ concerns about using his superpowers.

 

Lucas Gattoni places black uppercase dialogue in white balloons. Harleen speaks into pink clouds, evoking her former status as Quintellect. While the Monochromatic Man’s balloons are bordered in gray, Batquinn’s white thoughts appear in black boxes adorned with a Bat symbol. Yet sound effects proliferate as the battle for justice grows increasingly intense, and the Monochromatic Man’s poison drains Batquinn’s vitality. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

Final Thoughts

Pamela Isley loves Harley Quinn. Still, the way Harley Quinn made light of everything she did hurt Mayor Isley's credibility. So after Pamela pushed her away, Harley tried to do as her beloved friend suggested. The Alpha Energy that Superman shared with all the Omega Tournament participants made that job easier. But in her pain, hurt by Ivy's betrayal, Harley drew inspiration from Ivy's nemesis. Now, as she nears her end, Batquinn must decide if she wants to keep punishing Ivy for pushing her away and herself for letting Ivy down in Harley Quinn #65.

 

Rating 9.8/10

 

To look inside see Harley Quinn #65 Preview.

 

 

 

 

For what happened last time, see my preview of Harley Quinn #64. 

 

 

 

For what happened last time, see my preview of Harley Quinn #63. 

 

 

For what happened before that, see my preview of Harley Quinn #62. 

 

 

For what happened even before that, see my preview of Harley Quinn #61.

 

 

For how this story arc started, see my preview of Harley Quinn #60. 

 

 

  

Harley Quinn #65 Preview

 

When Bat-Quinn kept sending people to the hospital, they decided to form a club. But instead of meeting once a week for games, movies, and snacks, the Harley Quinn Revenge Squad armored up. Still, Bat-Quinn also got a new suit. And as her enemies attack, the grim sentinel of justice has a new mission: escape the rollercoaster of death and free Mrs Grimaldi from her captors. 

With the Monochromatic Man's poison flowing through her veins, can Bat-Quinn survive the bullets, missiles, and power saws long enough to rescue her landlady? And what joker selected a carnival for the battle of Bat-Quinn's life?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Harley Quinn #65 Preview

Writer: Elliott Kalan

Artist: Carlos Olivares

Cover Artist: Brandt&Stein

Variant Cover Artists: David Nakayama; Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson; Derrick Chew

Dark Knight Returns 40th Anniversary Variant Cover Artist: Daniel Warren Johnson

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $3.99 US/Variant $4.99 US (Card Stock)

Release Date: August 26, 2026

 

 

 

Is This the End of Bat-Quinn?!

 

 

 

Solicitation Harley here—you ain’t gonna believe this! The shadowy secret leader of the Harley Quinn Revenge Squad? Well, it’s none other than ****************! That’s right, can you believe it?! *************! Not in my wildest dreams would I ever have imagined that **************** would be behind it. Why, it’s enough to make me say @&#$%! Ahhh! I’m so angry I could eat a table! I can’t believe it! What the #$@%^! #$@#*^$&#%#$@%^#$@%^#@$%@#!

 

(ಠ_ಠ)

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

  

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For what happened last time, see my preview of Harley Quinn #64. 

For what happened last time, see my preview of Harley Quinn #63. 

For what happened before that, see my preview of Harley Quinn #62. 

For what happened even before that, see my preview of Harley Quinn #61.

For how this story arc started, see my preview of Harley Quinn #60. 

Harley Quinn #64 Preview

 

 

When Pamela Isley pushed her away, Harley Quinn answered the wake-up call of change. But when she pushes away all the things that hurt Mayor Isley's credibility, she turns people against her. Harley refuses to let anyone stop her from reinventing her life. Sadly, Harley senses her future is fading away. 

With the Monochromatic Man's poison flowing through her veins, and her bones snapping like twigs, can Harley Quinn find a place to lie low and recover? Or will the makers of Pro-Sumer Villain Armor finally allow her enemies to triumph over this grim sentinel of justice?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Harley Quinn #64 Preview

Writer: Elliott Kalan

Artist: Carlos Olivares

Cover Artist: Brandt&Stein

Variant Cover Artists: David Nakayama; Terry & Rachel Dodson; Derrick Chew

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $3.99 US/Variant $4.99 US (Card stock)

Release Date: July 22, 2026

 

 

Meet the Harley Quinn Revenge Squad!

 

 

It’s me, Harley, versus my own greatest enemies of all time—the Harley Quinn Revenge Squad! They’re so bad you couldn’t find a hole deep enough to lock these folks away in! We’ve got the legally distinct hunter guy, the backward arms guy, the penny pincher, the corporate art security man, the tech bros, and the worst of the lot—the squad’s shadowy leader! This one’s so evil they’d make Lex Luthor’s secret flower garden wilt with just one glare! One glare! Don’t get me started on what’d happen with two!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For what happened last time, see my preview of Harley Quinn #63. 

For what happened before that, see my preview of Harley Quinn #62. 

For what happened even before that, see my preview of Harley Quinn #61.

For how this story arc started, see my preview of Harley Quinn #60. 

 

 

 

Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #4 Review

 

Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #4 Review

Writers: Jadzia Axelrod, Nicole Maines & Klaus Janson

Artists: Rosi Kämpe, Brandt&Stein & Klaus Janson

Colorists: Tríona Farrell & Dearbhla Kelly

Letterers: Jodie Troutman, Frank Cvetkovic & Lucas Gattoni

Cover Artist: Brandt&Stein

Variant Cover Artists: Phil Jimenez & Arif Prianto; Robin “Zombie” Higginbottom

Editors: Ash Padilla, Andrea Shea & Paul Kaminski

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $4.99 US/Variant $5.99 US (cardstock)

Release Date: June 24, 2026

 

The Justice League proudly includes Superman in its ranks. But while Batman carries Kryptonite in his utility belt, some worry that Galaxy's abilities represent a greater potential danger to their fellow heroes. As Galaxy stands on trial, a villain tempts Dreamer in her sleep. And as her accusers fight to yank Galaxy's membership card because of what she might do, the Key makes progress toward achieving his goal. Can Galaxy aid her "villainous" friend? And how might the Key use the Akashic records to attack the Justice League? Let’s leap into Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #4 and see!

 

Story: Something Borrowed, Something Doomed

When Dreamer pushed Galaxy out of her dream, the princess of Cyandii awakened to a nightmare. Jessica Cruz and Guy Gardner were prosecuting Galaxy for crimes against the Green Lanterns and asserting she didn't belong in the Justice League. Galaxy stood up for herself for a time. But instead of trying to prove she wasn't a danger to the Justice League, Galaxy knew who represented the real threat. So, she found a way back to the Dream Dimension. But by the time Galaxy arrived, the Key had put Dreamer under his thrall.

 

In Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #4, the Key reveals why he has fought so hard to access the Akashic Records. But Galaxy is more interested in rescuing her friend. Under Amanda Waller's domination, Dreamer might have been an indentured servant. But the Key can turn Dreamer into his mindless slave.

 

Jadzia Axelrod and Nicole Maines's story follows Galaxy and Dreamer's battle in the Dream Dimension. It also revisits the argument about the kind of person who represents a threat to others. Like Batman, both Galaxy and Dreamer can weaken and control other superheroes. While Batman has proven himself time and again, a question mark hangs over the young metahumans.

 

Galaxy and Dreamer's actions led to their current difficulties. Both may want to be heroes. But the Justice League doesn't just hand out membership cards to people who demonstrate their powers. If Galaxy and Dreamer can escape the Dream Dimension, they must decide if they are willing to develop a track record that their elders can respect in Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #4.

 

Art: Something Borrowed, Something Doomed

Black eats away at glimpses of her surroundings as the Key chokes Galaxy, while Dreamer gazes upon them, unseeing, in her wedding dress. After binding Galaxy in chains, the Key drags her along as he and Dreamer walk among the bookshelves towering above them. When Galaxy shakes off her chains, the panels tilt as she battles her captor. As Rosi Kämpe and Brandt&Stein portray the confrontation amid the storehouse of knowledge, they compare his ambitions with the wealth surrounding the Key.

 

Tríona Farrell and Dearbhla Kelly enliven Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #4 with a palette of bright colors. Yet, black surrounds scenes of the Key battling his challenger. The blue interior suggests why people strive to learn. His orange chains undergird his ambitions, as a red book reminds readers why the Key has returned. Yet as the villain attacks with yellow energy, Galaxy fights him with waves of violet power.

 

Frank Cvetkovic and Jodie Troutman fill white dialogue balloons with uppercase and lowercase letters. The letters grow bold for intonation, swell for raised voices, and revert to lowercase for lowered voices. Blue symbols in a cloudy balloon overlay Dreamer's dialogue while under the Key's control. Sound effects enhance a brutal confrontation in the library, while giant letters either deform balloons or escape their domination.

 

Story: Heroes Just For One Day

It’s not easy to realize that you are different from others. But in Klaus Janson's story, the protagonist immediately discovers that people who look or act differently don't fit in. And when they stand out in a crowd, people ostracize them. In Heroes Just For One Day, the protagonist finds something he loves. But he must decide what he does with his new hobby.

 

Art: Heroes Just For One Day

Klaus Janson introduces his character as a smiling boy in love with his new bicycle. His black, white, and gray art grounds the biographical story in reality, while the things that inspire the boy glow with color. The children wear uniforms to school and hang up their jackets before classes. Yet an image on the TV, a visit to the library, and a long, thin panel of his journey to another city chart his search to discover who he will become. 

 

Lucas Gattoni places uppercase letters in white dialogue balloons as Klaus Janson shares pivotal scenes from the hero's journey. Yet small lowercase letters in boxes guide us through the coming-of-age story. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

Final Thoughts

Everyone has different definitions of heroism. For some, all that matters is the result. With others, method and motives matter more than accomplishments. But as young people strive to prove themselves as they forge their futures, a villain demonstrates why he can never achieve lasting success in Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #4.

 

Rating 9.5/10

 

To look inside see my preview of Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #4. 

 

For what happened last time, see my preview of Justice League: Dream Girls—A DC Pride Event #3.

 

For what happened before that, see my preview of Justice League: Dream Girls—A DC Pride Event #2.

 

For the beginning of Dreamer and Galaxy's dream journey, see my preview of Justice League: Dream Girls—A DC Pride Event #1.

 

For the precursor to this series, see my review of Justice League Intergalactic Special #1.

 

 

Harley Quinn #63 Preview

 

Given Mayor Isley and Police Commissioner Vandal Savage's new war on the Bat family, Throatcutter Hill's WGTH channel no longer broadcasts its Gotham Bat Beat TV show. Still, after a little rebranding, Tate Wellington welcomes new heroes like Convoy and Chicken Fingers to his studio. Yet as new heroes arise to combat crime, one hero stalks Gotham alone. 

The grim sentinel of justice dismisses villains and breakfast bills with equal scorn. But how long can she evade the monochromatic reach of Detective Philo Charles? And is Batquinn's violent form of justice making Gotham safer, or encouraging criminals to power-up?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Harley Quinn #63 Preview

Writer: Elliott Kalan

Artist: Carlos Olivares

Cover Artist: Brandt&Stein

Variant Cover Artists: David Nakayama, Terry & Rachel Dodson & Derrick Chew

DC Price Variant Cover Artist: W

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $3.99 US/Variant $4.99 US (card stock)

Release Date: June 24, 2026

 

 

Reign of the Super-Cops!

 

 

Oy vey! I been facing off against my latest foe, the Monochromatic Man, and lemme tell ya something, this guy ain’t messing around. He’s turning my world into some kinda Dutch angle nightmare! But if that ain’t bad enough, I got the whole dang GCPD after me too.

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

For what happened last time, see my preview of Harley Quinn #62.

For what happened last time, see my preview of Harley Quinn #61.

For how this story arc started, see my preview of Harley Quinn #60. 

 

 

Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #3 Review

 

Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #3 Review

Writers: Jadzia Axelrod & Nicole Maines

Artists: Brandt&Stein, Jan Bazaldua & Rosi Kämpe

Colorists: Dearbhla Kelly, Adriano Lucas & Tríona Farrell

Letterers: Frank Cvetkovic & Jodie Troutman

Cover Artist: Brandt&Stein

Variant Cover Artists: Phil Jimenez & Arif Prianto; Oscar Vega

Editors: Ash Padilla, Andrea Shea & Paul Kaminski

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $4.99 US/Variant $5.99 US (cardstock)

Release Date: June 17, 2026

 

Everyone wants to condemn Dreamer for aiding Amanda Waller when she robbed the metahumans of their powers. So, after Galaxy invites Dreamer along on Star Sapphire's mercy mission to Naltor, Guy Gardner and Jessica Cruz argue against Dreamer's future participation in the Justice League. But while the heroes weigh whether Dreamer and Galaxy represent a greater threat than Lex Luthor, the condemned lie under the Key's spell.

 

Dreamer may be unaware of the battle raging in the Watchtower over her future. Yet as she dreams, Dreamer discovers that she is not a passive participant. And although she refuses to believe that she can be a hero, Dreamer pushes Galaxy out of their shared dream. Like one of the costumes she wore in her dreams, can Dreamer embrace a more hopeful view of the future? And as he lurks in her subconscious, what knowledge does the Key hope Dreamer can unlock for him? Let’s leap into Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #3 and see!

 

Story

She helped rescue Steve Trevor in Themyscira. As Robin Hood, she protected participants in a Pride parade. After visiting exotic places and combating foes, Galaxy feels exhausted when she revives. Worse, the display screens filling the Justice League Watchtower are an onslaught on her senses. Yet when the Question tells Galaxy that her membership in the Justice League is in jeopardy, she ignores Jon Kent and Kat’s pleas. Galaxy refuses to rest and let others decide where she belongs.

 

As Galaxy rushes to defend herself before the Justice League, Dreamer abandons her recent superhero cosplay in Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #3. As she told Galaxy in the castle, she is tired of combating the naysayers. After trying so hard to prove herself, she realizes that the superhero community will never accept her. And rather than be seen as a villain, it is easier to sleep the pain away.

 

Before expelling her from their dream, Dreamer argued that all the heroes love and admire Galaxy. Yet in Jadzia Axelrod and Nicole Maines, Galaxy must defend her right to stand among her fellow heroes. As they question her ability to control her powers, they also debate Galaxy's judgment.

 

All this takes place following the Justice League's decision to offer amnesty to villains. As Jack Ryder argued on the set of Hardwired, the Justice League leaders imposed the controversial pilot program on their membership. In their wisdom, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Captain Marvel threw open the doors to villains who have stolen, tortured, and murdered people. So as Galaxy begins to wonder where she belongs, a hero who embodies youth, change, and idealism becomes a first step toward attacking the leaders’ more questionable choices in Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #3.

 

Art

After Galaxy clutches her head, she raises her arm before her face. Jon catches her when she falls, while Kat elicits a smile when she cradles Galaxy's chin with her hand. Then Galaxy marches off toward the meeting, where she raises her hand toward the heroes standing above her on the dais. While Guy Gardner, clad in his priestly robes, crosses his arms and frowns at Galaxy, Dreamer stands upon the castle parapet. As Dreamer’s trenchcoat pixelates, the glowing fragments float away like flower petals on the wind. When Steve Trevor appears, his features shift, evoking how Dreamer altered her friend’s attire.

 

As Brandt&Stein, Jan Bazaldua, and Rosi Kämpe portray Galaxy and Dreamer’s battles for their future, Dearbhla Kelly, Adriano Lucas, and Tríona Farrell adorn Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #3 with a loaded palette of bright colors. Galaxy’s violet outfit links her with Kat and Star Sapphire. Her indigo skin links her with Extraño, who regards all costumed superheroes as vigilantes and rule-breakers.

 

The blue wraparound viewscreens link with Batman and Wonder Woman's impartiality. As Dreamer wears a blue-and-white costume, the energy flung across a blue-and-white corridor represents all the colors in the emotional spectrum. Yet as Steve Trevor comforts Dreamer in his green flight suit, Guy Gardner and Jessica Cruz's uniforms reveal what they're most afraid of losing.

 

Frank Cvetkovic and Jodie Troutman fill white dialogue balloons with uppercase and lowercase letters of varying sizes and fonts. Dreamer’s thoughts inhabit blue boxes, while white letters in black balloons and boxes signal danger. As laughter and coughing fill the air, and an unseen threat demonstrates its fiery temperament, sound effects enhance the actions that alarm the Green Lanterns. The bonus story, One Fine Day, focuses on Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn’s relationship and illustrates why they have become one of the most popular couples in comics. Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this story with us.

 

Final Thoughts

Everyone wants to belong. Yet sometimes, the fight doesn’t seem worth it. As Dreamer loses hope of acceptance, Galaxy fights to retain what she has achieved. Yet as she argues her case, Galaxy must also question why she is waging this battle against her accusers. And while the heroes attack someone who would never willingly hurt them, a villain takes strides toward achieving power over them in Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #3.

 

Rating 9.5/10

 

To look inside see my preview of Justice League Dream Girls: A DC Pride Event #3.

 

For what happened last time, see my preview of Justice League: Dream Girls—A DC Pride Event #2.

 

For the beginning of Dreamer and Galaxy's dream journey, see my preview of Justice League: Dream Girls—A DC Pride Event #1.

 

For how this series started, see my review of Justice League Intergalactic Special #1.

 

For Jack Ryder's argument on the set of Hardwired, see my review of Justice League #19. 

 

Justice League: Dream Girls—A DC Pride Event #4 Preview

 

The Justice League proudly includes Superman in their ranks. But while Batman carries Kryptonite in his utility belt, some worry that Galaxy's abilities represent a greater potential danger to their fellow heroes. As Galaxy stands on trial, a villain tempts Dreamer in her sleep. And as her accusers fight to yank Galaxy's membership card because of what she might do, the Key makes progress toward achieving his goal. Can Galaxy aid her "villainous" friend? And how might the Key use the Akashic records to attack the Justice League?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Justice League: Dream Girls—A DC Pride Event #4 Preview

Writers: Jadzia Axelrod & Nicole Maines

Artists: Brandt&Stein, Rosi Kämpe & more!

Cover Artist: Brandt&Stein

Variant Cover Artist: Robin “Zombie” Higginbottom

Connecting Variant Cover Artist: Phil Jimenez

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Series Length: 4 Issues

Price: $4.99 US/Variant $5.99 US (card stock)

Release Date: June 24, 2026

 

 

DC’s Award-Winning Pride Celebration 

is back in an All-New format!

 

 

Will an isolated and untethered Dreamer surrender herself, at long last, to an unholy union that would give the Key power to exact his revenge on the Justice League once and for all? Not if Galaxy’s got anything to say about it! Speak now or forever hold your peace in this frightful finale issue!

 

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

For what happened last time, see my preview of Justice League: Dream Girls—A DC Pride Event #3.

 

For what happened last time, see my preview of Justice League: Dream Girls—A DC Pride Event #2.

 

For the beginning of Dreamer and Galaxy's dream journey, see my preview of Justice League: Dream Girls—A DC Pride Event #1.

 

For how this series started, see my review of Justice League Intergalactic Special #1.