Harley Quinn #52 is written by Elliott Kalan and published by DC Comics. Artwork is by Mindy Lee, colours by Lucas Gattoni and letters by Triona Farrell. Main cover art (left) is by Elizabeth Torque & Dave McCaig.
Harley Quinn #52 is available today, digitally and in print, where all good comic books are sold. Grab your digital copy from Amazon Comixology UK right here.
Synopsis
When that crappy but kinda hot Althea Klang attempts to drive me and Mrs.Grimaldi out of our minds by installing a phone charging station (a.k.a. a hipsterloiterer magnet) right outside of our home, we take things straight to court! Butas we try to plead our very endearing and straightforward case, we’re derailedby an avalanche of differing opinions as a cadre of concerned citizens make theirnumerous differing opinions known.Every story has two sides, except for some (like this one) which have something likeseven sides. It’s a classic she said, she said, she said, she said case!
Review
Harley goes to court… literally. And if you thought Judge Judy was unhinged, you haven’t seen Harley’s docket. Like any good clown, Harley makes a top-notch jester, tossing out one-liners and questionable impressions that mostly make her laugh — and probably you too.
Her version of events is told while she’s stood on the podium, and naturally, it’s as incoherent and unpredictable as you’d expect — in the best way, of course. From her neighbour to Throatcutter Hill’s reigning menace, Klang, Harley, “The Ravenger” Debbie Deathstroke, Chicken Fingers, and the whole gang — it’s like one long episode of Judge Judy, everyone pleading their case in a loud, ridiculous free-for-all.
“My name is Harley Quinn, and you killed my bat, prepare to die” is one of the many incredible zingers this issue delivers. As we’ve come to expect, Harley is full of them, and she isn’t shy about using them as comic shrapnel.
We also get a surprisingly heartfelt dive into Chicken Fingers’ backstory. His monologue is powerful, touching on homelessness and the systemic failures that leave people stranded. Harley’s own fight against Klang — especially over those seemingly minor phone-charging banks — reveals the sharp irony in her world: what looks trivial to one can mean survival to another. It’s genuinely profound, a reminder of what comics can do at their best.Harley and Klang’s feud has been simmering for a while, and this issue throws it into overdrive with a bold twist at the end. Will they ever bury the hatchet, or are they destined to be lifelong enemies? Pick up Harley Quinn #52 to find out — you won’t regret going along for the chaotic ride.
Verdict
This issue hits the perfect balance of chaos and heart, showcasing Harley at her most unpredictable — and surprisingly insightful. If you want laughs, punches, and a bit of soul-searching, Harley Quinn #52 is one trial you’ll want to catch.
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