DC Finest: Harley Quinn: The Ballad of Harley Quinn

Author Karl Kesel
Paperback
$39.99 US
On sale Sep 01, 2026 | 616 Pages | 9781799509127

Every disaster is a love song when Harley Quinn’s involved. DC Finest: Harley Quinn: The Ballad of Harley Quinn traces Harley’s journey from Joker’s wayward henchgirl to chaotic, complicated leading lady—through friendships,  romances, near-death experiences, and a whole lot of questionable life choices.

The comprehensive collection of Harley Quinn’s merry misadventures kicks into high gear as legendary talents Karl Kesel and Terry and Rachel Dodson take over the Clown Princess of Crime’s first solo series.

After a too-close call with the GCPD, Harley and gal pal Poison Ivy try to lay low in Metropolis, but their best-laid plans draw unwanted attention from a whole gaggle of do-gooders—and Bizarro as well! But the fun doesn’t stop there, as Kesel and the Dodsons are joined by a cadre of other high-caliber collaborators—including Judd Winick, Joe Chiodo, Paul D. Storrie, and Jennifer Graves—for even more long-form fun with the Maid of Mischief and her ever-expanding social circle!

Collects Harley Quinn #9-25, Harley Quinn: Our Worlds at War, Harley and Ivy: Love on the Lam, and Gotham Girls #1-5.
Karl Kesel is one of the most successful artists to come out of DC's New Talent program, and counts Jack Kirby as a major influence on his work. Kesel built a solid reputation as a respected inker on such titles as Superman and Suicide Squad, in addition to his efforts as a writer on Harley Quinn, Adventures Of Superman, and Superboy. View titles by Karl Kesel

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Every disaster is a love song when Harley Quinn’s involved. DC Finest: Harley Quinn: The Ballad of Harley Quinn traces Harley’s journey from Joker’s wayward henchgirl to chaotic, complicated leading lady—through friendships,  romances, near-death experiences, and a whole lot of questionable life choices.

The comprehensive collection of Harley Quinn’s merry misadventures kicks into high gear as legendary talents Karl Kesel and Terry and Rachel Dodson take over the Clown Princess of Crime’s first solo series.

After a too-close call with the GCPD, Harley and gal pal Poison Ivy try to lay low in Metropolis, but their best-laid plans draw unwanted attention from a whole gaggle of do-gooders—and Bizarro as well! But the fun doesn’t stop there, as Kesel and the Dodsons are joined by a cadre of other high-caliber collaborators—including Judd Winick, Joe Chiodo, Paul D. Storrie, and Jennifer Graves—for even more long-form fun with the Maid of Mischief and her ever-expanding social circle!

Collects Harley Quinn #9-25, Harley Quinn: Our Worlds at War, Harley and Ivy: Love on the Lam, and Gotham Girls #1-5.

Author

Karl Kesel is one of the most successful artists to come out of DC's New Talent program, and counts Jack Kirby as a major influence on his work. Kesel built a solid reputation as a respected inker on such titles as Superman and Suicide Squad, in addition to his efforts as a writer on Harley Quinn, Adventures Of Superman, and Superboy. View titles by Karl Kesel

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