New art and previews from SUICIDE SQUAD #6 and #7

 Comic Book Art, DCU, Harley Quinn, Joker, Preview  1 Response »
Jan 182012
 

Hey Jokerholics.

I know many of you are waiting to see what new things are going to be done with Harley in the 2-issue story arc that should reveal her new origin according to the New 52 creed of revamping old classics.  Though I have not been impressed by much of the 52 launch, this peeks my curiosity.  I always wanted to see Harley reinvented, refreshed.  She is no longer the BTAS cute innocent henchman of the Clown Prince of Crime.  She is dangerous, lethal,  and ruthless as the man she claims to love.  Let’s see if they can keep up the pace with this lady Clown and finally give the character the treatment she deserves.

Now friends, enjoy the preview of some art along with some hints of things to come. This appeared on the back of BIRDS OF PREY #5,  CATWOMAN #5 and other 52 titles.  I personally like how they have treated Joker in the flashback scenes.  Can’t wait to see these in color…

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“Brilliant, driven people are already a little crazy.” laughs SUICIDE SQUAD writer Adam Glass. “What we do with Harley Quinn is show the tipping point.”  THE HUNG FOR HARLEY QUINN is a two-part meat grinder in SUICIDE SQUAD #6 and #7. Revealing among other things–the origin of Harley Quinn.

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“Dr. Harleen Quinzel is a brilliant psychiatrist –the best in the world– and she’s going to prove it by being the shrink who ‘breaks’ the Joker.  At least, that was her plan,” says Glass.  “What we see is how it all went terribly wrong, it’s a personal story.  Harley’s early life, what shaped her as an adult and, ultimately, what’s the one thing the Joker does that breaks her to his will.”

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While this is very much a Harley story, the Squad doesn’t take a back seat to anyone.”  Glass continues. “Along the why King Shark has been acting so strange, the identity of the two female members (familiar faces to New 52 fans) and how Savant — who “died” in issue #1 could possibly be on the team.  And  will we learn the truth behind Harley’s bone-white skin? “Yeah…, finished Glass, “but remember I can only promise you a good story, not a happy ending.”

Click on the thumbnails for more preview art

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This is not your regular Harley… SUICIDE SQUAD Previews Issues #4 and #5

 Comic Book Art, DCU, Joker, Preview, Scans  No Responses »
Jan 182012
 

That is what I found out as I was reading SUICIDE SQUAD #04 and #05 (yeah, I know I’m a little behind in my reading) and have to say that though I was not impressed with the ‘new’ Harley, this looks promising. This new Harley is nothing like its BTAS or comic book counterpart (though the one on Batman #663 was pretty close), because that one though obviously in love with her pudding, willing to go the extra mile for him, was never so…RUTHLESS.

This Harley can kill with ease…something that comes in handy when your boyfriend is a psychotic mass murderer like the Joker.  More than once, she has shown that she can take whomever stands on her way, but how far is she REALLY willing to go?  That is the question that I think would define Harley in future issues as the new story arc stared in issue #4 with Harley’s realization that Joker might be dead. And we finally have a taste of what Harley is capable of in issue #5 when she is the brains behind the riot. It really doesn’t matter that that many people die as long as it serves her purpose of providing a smoke screen for her escape.

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The look in her eyes is foretelling…and you can almost taste the irony in her words:

 

“Focus, yeah…Cosider me VERY focused right now.”

 

She is indeed focused, but no longer on the mission at hand but the news of Joker’s death, and you can see her interest shifting.  She needs to find the truth about Joker’s whereabout.  I personally don’t like the idea of DC Editors keeping these two coming at each other again and again, but I can understand the boost in sales when they do.  Everybody loved the BTAS Harley, always by her Joker and exploring this relationship, but on the lights of the new 52 reboot Harley is quite differnt and more interesting as a character.  I like her taking the initiative in the nearly-sex scene between her and Deadshot.  She obviously has eyes for other men rather than just her pudding, and I’m glad to see that explored.

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And we finally have a taste of what Harley is capable of in issue #5 when she is the brains behind the riot. It really doesn’t matter that that many people die as long as it serves her purpose of providing a smoke screen for her escape. Oh, and look how she puts a smile on everybody’s faces as her trademark.  Can’t wait for issue #6…..

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New art from BATMAN EARTH ONE revealed

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Jan 062012
 

Again, our friends at CBR have teased us with art from upcoming projects. After so long a wait, we finally have a chance to enjoy some art from GEOFF JOHNS nd GARY FRANK’S graphic novel:  BATMAN EARTH ONE  due on May this year.  Much is the anticipation for this project whose intention as explained by CBR news team “The original concept of the line was to create a series of books following the European tradition of releasing serialized chapters of a story in graphic novel form”.

This is what Geoff Johns told CBR about the project: “The size of the books, gives us an ability to really dive into these characters and explore them, especially Bruce Wayne.  When we meet him and who he is and where he goes, is going to be something that is a bit different from what people are used to.”

I personally read the first graphic novel of this series SUPERMAN EARTH ONE and not being a Superman fan myself, I found the story very well written and quite entertaining.  Even felt that it had ended too soon.  I just wanted…more.  Geoff Johns is a well known writer, having given life to most of the new DC Universe with stories like GL’s BLACKEST NIGHT and his current reinvention of AQUAMAN for tne new 52, so I anticipate his take on an iconic character like Bruce Wayne/Batman to be as refreshing.  Gary Frank provides the pencils and they do not disappoint.  This might be along his best work yet.

For a preview, I took the liberty of bringing the images from CBR’s report on the graphic novel, but provide a link to the original article.  In the meantime, enjoy some very dramatic GARY FRANK art from BATMAN EARTH ONE:

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(Original report appeared in CBR here)

 

NEW ART FROM “DEATH BY DESIGN” REVEALED

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Jan 052012
 

Hey gang,

DC BLOGS have been nice enough to get us a page of finished interior art as well as the creative process from CHIP KIDD’s graphic novel DEATH BY DESIGN.  The GN is due in May 2, but here you can start enjoying Kidd’s Joker art. This is what CBR says:

Set during the construction and development of Gotham City and influenced by architectural design of the 1930s, the graphic novel showcases the process of building not only a city, but also a hero and a villain. Now, via its blog, The Source, DC has revealed a first look at the steps of Dave Tayor’s artistic process from sketches to finished artwork.

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The generous guys at DC BLOGS even included the creative process for the creation of this particular piece of comic art.  Please click on the thumbnails to enjoy

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Pictures courtesy of DC ‘THE SOURCE’ and CBR

 

JOKER ART FOR THE MASSES from Larry Kirk

 Comic Book Art, Joker, Uncategorized  1 Response »
Dec 122011
 

Leonard Kirk is an American comic book artist.  Kirk had his great breakthrough with Malibu Comics drawing Dinasaur for Hire and Star Trek Deep Spacce Nine.  In DC he drew Supergirl title while Peter David was writing it.  Though he is now exclusively working for Marvel Comics he has found a moment to do this Joker art.  Don’t know how I got it into my collection, but if someone knows who this belongs to please let me know.

What I like most is the simplicity of the design.  Joker squirting his flower ready to cause some mayhem is the classic mischievous clown theme.  No guns, no knives, just unexpected fun…even if the only one enjoying it was Joker and not his victim.  Simple use of lines and shadows add to the beauty of this piece.  Now please enjoy it

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Joker shows up again in PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE

 Comic Book Art, DC Universe, Joker  1 Response »
Dec 082011
 

Hey folks. It’s true.  Cobblepot accidentally sneaks again in Joker’s room (again) where he is having some of his…unique fun.  Wanna see what the clown is up to now?  Then check on the previews below.  I just love the way they way they sneak Joker in the most hilarious situations adding humor to a series that deals with not so funny issues in Cobblepot’s life.

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“Really?  Can we put some damned numbers on these doors?”   LMAOF!b Priceless!!

Art from DETECTIVE COMICS #4 by Tony Daniels

 Comic Book Art, DC Universe, DCU, Preview  No Responses »
Dec 072011
 

Tony was kind enough to share one page from DETECTIVE COMICS #4 on sale today.  His art does not cease to be amazing as well  as the storyline, though I must admit, I am a little hesitant as to where the Joker is heading.  I’m such a traditionalist where storylines are concerned…well, we’ll see what happens.  In the meantime, please enjoy the plethora of Jokers in one page…

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JOKER ART FOR THE MASSES by Jason Alexander

 Comic Book Art, DCU, Harley Quinn, Joker, Preview  No Responses »
Nov 272011
 

This week’s JOKER ART FOR THE MASSES comes from a commission made by renowed comic book artist JASON ALEXANDER known from the series ABE SAPIEN and POISON ELVES.

What I like most about this picture is that, similar to ALEX ROSS’ “Tango with the Devil” ,Joker and Harley are together in the picture, with Joker in the spotlight and Harley as an ornament.  This in my opinion shows successfully the relationship between these two rogues.  Not that I condone any of this behavior, but I imagine Joker as a man so full of himself, that nothing but himself matters.  Everything else (including people) are just props for one of his plans, an ornament in his canvas of murder, but never a person…always a thing.

In here, Harley becomes an object again, a ‘table’ where Joker is supporting himself casually, smiling at the camera and ignoring Harley who stands like a doll, without an expression.  Even the guns in his hands have more prominence in the picture than the poor Harley that precariously tries to fulfill her pudding’s whims.  This nice piece was made in pen and ink around  2000 for a fan.

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Joker’s Funhouse Highlight: COVER GIRL OF THE DCU: HARLEY QUINN

 Comic Book Art, Harley Quinn, Merchandise, Sculpture  No Responses »
Nov 122011
 

Another week comes and it’s time for highlight in another fabulous Joker-Harley marchandise.  Please enjoy and comment.

COVER GIRL OF THE DC UNIVERSE: HARLEY QUINN Statue

  • The Joker’s love, Harley Quinn, is the latest statue to join the insanely popular COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE statue series! Due to the overwhelming success of this series, DC Direct specially commissioned fan-favorite artist Adam Hughes to design this statue.Harley is posed wearing her trademark harlequin outfit and is holding an oversized mallet. And she is the perfect companion to the next statue in the series, Poison Ivy!
  • Measure approximately 9.5 inches high x 5.5 inches wide x 4.25 inches deep.
  • Hand-painted cold-cast porcelain
  • Designed by Adam Hughes
  • Sculpted by Jack Mathews
  • Limited Edition of 8000, numbered with COA

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Joker and the DC REBOOT…food for thought…!

 Comic Book Art, DCU, Debates, Humor, Joker  2 Responses »
Nov 122011
 

LordJazor found this great drawing that summarizes my feelings about Joker’s participation on the DC REBOOT so far so I wanted to share it with the Jokerholics of the world (I’m still waiting for a miracle to happen DC!!).  I would really like to know where they are going with my clown, but I guess we’ll have to sit and wait.  Luckily we we’ll not be disappointed…right?  (*prays*)

Note: Don’t know the original artist, but my apologies for modifying the text a little.  Please contact me to credit your image.

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