We’re
back on track as John Timms and Marc Deering return to the art chores on Harley
Quinn. And the sub-plot that’s been percolating the past several issues – the
notion of NYC’s homeless being eaten by vampires – is brought to a boil. At the
behest of police commissioner Spoon, Harley goes undercover to suss out what’s
becoming of the street people.
John Timms
does most of the heavy lifting, with an ink assist from Marc Deering on a few
pages. I don’t mind that, but I don’t understand it either. Not sure if it’s a question
of workload, or an attempt to shift the visual narrative in an alternate direction.
But it’s not terribly noticeable, so I don’t mind, really. I just really like
Timms’ work.
In addition,
readers are treated to a Harley back-up story co-authored by one of her
original creators, Paul Dini. It harkens back to her earlier days as the
Joker’s main squeeze. Rather than a brief tease, the story continues next issue
and into the foreseeable future. Looking forward to it.
Brett
Blevins and Jay Bone are the artists on deck, but the strength is in the
writing. It’s impossible to read without hearing the vocal stylings of Arleen
Sorkin and Mark Hamill in your head. Good times.