Harley Quinn #65 isn't simply the next issue in the "Trials of Harley Quinn." It isn't just another comic book. Harley Quinn #65 is a beautifully executed portrait of grief and the power"and bravery"required to face pain and loss. Read Full Review

The degree to which Humphries' story works on multiple levels may suffer a bit this issue. The physical action of the issue takes a backseat to a conversational drama that is satisfying in its own way. Without holding a great deal of appeal for anyone who would be interested in the issue on an action/adventure level. This isn't a serious problem as the story is totally engrossing on a dramatic scale. Read Full Review

Harley Quinn #65 explores a psychologically dark moment for Harley through the lens of her always unpredictable antics, delivering a remarkable issue in the process. Read Full Review

Sam Humphries continues to deliver one of the best Harley runs of all time in Harley Quinn #65, as he seamlessly balances real-life pathos with bizarre and surreal comic book events. Read Full Review

Sami Basri delivers some stellar art in this issue. Every page is filled with great visuals. Read Full Review

This issue balances the serious and funny aspects of a Harley Quinn story really well. It took Harley through her grief in a relatable, and believable way that still fit the character and tone of the book, while also delivering the contagious insanity we've come to love and expect from this title. I liked reading this issue, and I feel like readers who've been on the fence about the serious/silly nature of the book might enjoy it as much as I did. Read Full Review

A strong issue with excellent art and a strong emotional core – the best issue of Harley Quinn in some time. Read Full Review

It was jam packed and felt like too much had been crammed into it. Read Full Review

I will admit looking forward to this after last issue, which was really quite good. This issue....not so much.

First, the art. Solid HQ stuff. No complaints. Cartoony when it wants to be, serious when it has to be.

The story...my root issue is that HQ mourns for one entire issue before moving on to the next challenge. Having seen my wife deal with the loss of both of her parents, I'm not sure that's all too realistic. Nor does it dive into the possible stories surrounding how this bats*** crazy character deals with intense personal loss.

I get the need to want to move on, but it just seems like there was a better way to do it. Perhaps give her a couple of issues to air it out.

Anyway, the story. With mom gone, I guess we've gone cosmic/magic...two of the last places I would think HQ would go. And now she's on the cusp of getting all sorts of crazy powers, which is the last thing I would think you would want to do with this character.

So I suppose I'm just confused at this point. At least I have issue #64, which was one of the best single books that I've read all year. more