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. 

 

 

 

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. 

 

 

Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes #6 Preview

 

Ma Hunkel may seem imposing. But she only wants to know one thing from Harley. As for Ivy, she wants to have a good old chinwag. And preferably, she'd like Ivy to talk with the kids she shelters in her bodega and one-occupant apartment. Ivy may have made space in her life for Harley. Still, she resists getting close to the kids who are trying to build a better future for themselves. 

Ma's kids are trying to stay out of trouble. They're studying for their GEDs. They are nowhere near as scary as the Joker. So why is Pamela Isley so afraid of talking to them? What happened to Poison Ivy that transformed closeness with kids into a toxic situation?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes #6 Preview

Writer, Artist, Colorist & Cover Artist: Erica Henderson

Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Variant Cover Artists: Leirix & Amy Reeder

Editors: Arianna Turturro, Jessica Burbey & Rob Levin

Publisher: DC Comics

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

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: June 3, 2026

 

 

Feet of Clay—Barf!

 

 

Harley and Ivy are getting a whole lot closer, but wait, what’s this?! Clayface has joined the party, and literally nobody invited him. Has anyone pointed out that he’s the color of poop and not clay? What’s up with that? We don’t know, and frankly, it’s been way too many years for us to change it now! Let’s get this show on the road! BUY, BUY, BUY! We want to make more of this series, and we need your money to do it!!!!

 

 

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 and Ivy: Life and Crimes #5.

For what happened before that, see my review of Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes #4.

For how this series started, see my preview of Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes #1. 

 

Harley Quinn #62 Preview

 

Harley Quinn's tearful breakup with Mayor Isley was public news. Yet the story of her painful breakup with Quinntellect remains a dish best served with lasagna. After an abundance of Alpha Energy severed Harley from her sense of humor, she doesn't take danger lightly. People who attack her with blimps and guns must fall before her hunger for justice. But who is the real Harley Quinn? The Batquinn who doesn't inflame the most delightful parts of Althea Klang? Or the Quinntellect who enjoys her freedom from Harley Quinn's carefree wildness?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Harley Quinn #62

Writer: Elliott Kalan

Artist: Carlos Olivares

Cover Artist: Brandt&stein

Variant Cover Artists: David Nakayama, Guillem March & Derrick Chew

Publisher: DC Comics

Price: $3.99/$4.99 Card Stock

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: May 27, 2026

 

 

Don’t touch that remote!

 

 

We got a real special show for you folks this month—you’re gonna love it! I, the one and only true Harley Quinn, will be appearing for one night only on Throatcutter Hill’s premier public-access TV station. Sure, the folks working there don’t know it quite yet—but when I get there, I’m sure they’ll see things my way and air my show! This is a real wacky one—we got so much formal experimentation in here that you’ll be going “Great Tom King’s Ghost!” by the end of the 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 Harley Quinn #61.

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

Harley & Ivy: Life & Crimes #5 Preview

 

When Poison Ivy helped Harley Quinn break free of an abusive relationship, she didn't realize that the Joker would set the police on her. Nor is she good with relationships. But with the GCPD hunting them, Harley offers her a means of escape. Now, they're in Brooklyn, hooking up with a woman who takes in runaway teens. Will Ivy and Harley bring down the wrath of the authorities on Ma Hunkel? And can they learn to trust each other?

Here's all the info from DC Connect:

 

Harley & Ivy: Life & Crimes #5 Preview

Writer, Artist & Cover Artist: Erica Henderson

Variant Cover Artists: Leirix & Rickie Yagawa

Publisher: DC Comics

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

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: April 22, 2026

 

A Red Tornado of emotions (and mischief)!

 

On the lam from the law, the increasingly close gal pals only have so many safe havens they can hunker down in. Luckily, Harley remembers one such place of perfect harmony—Ma Hunkel’s house! That’s right—the Golden Age Red Tornado herself, Scribbly Jibbet’s landlord Ma Hunkel! Buy this issue and discovery why Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou and Arianna Turturro got banned from an all-you-can-eat buffet in Biloxi!

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

For what happened last time, see my review of Harley & Ivy: Life & Crimes #4.

 

For how this series began, see my preview of Harley & Ivy: Life & Crimes #1.

 

Harley Quinn #61 Preview

 

It's not always easy being a grim sentinel of justice. Sometimes, you have to forgo brunch with the mercenaries you worked so hard to befriend. You'll likely bump into other heroes fighting crimes with superpowers they didn't have before. And even if you can avoid a team-up, there's still those freshly-waxed floors to endanger a cape-wearing guardian of Throatcutter Hill. 

After the Omega Tournament, everyone knows they need to level up. So why do Mayfly, Convoy, Richie, and Gunbunny expect Bat-Quinn to make time for them? And why can't they accept that the lighthearted, fun-loving, and extremely humorous Harley Quinn is gone forever?

Here's all the info from DC Connect: 

 

Harley Quinn #61 Preview

Writer: Elliott Kalan

Artist: Carlos Olivares

Cover Artist: Brandt&Stein

Variant Cover Artists: David Nakayama, Guillem March & Bailie Rosenlund

Things To Come Variant Cover Artist: Marcial Toledano Vargas

Publisher: DC Comics

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

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Release Date: April 22, 2026

 

Quite sane in the Membrane!

 

Okay, so I mayyyy have left a little something out of that last description. I ain’t the only Quinn in town these days. Ya see, my rational, non-fun-loving brain parts have taken a body of their own, and she’s claiming my doctorate as her own. You can’t do that! I created Facebook! What do you mean she’s wired in?

 

This is a real Dr Jackass and Ms Hyde situation, except we both got so tired of each other that we moved out and got our own bodies!

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.