sabregirl's review against another edition
3.0
Dull and boring story that I wanted nothing more than to finish. Hopefully the next series is better. But I'm not enjoying this as I was earlier in the series.
viandemoisie's review against another edition
3.0
So, I have now finished the 2013-2016 series (read after reading the entire 2016- Rebirth series, because I'm bad at planning I guess).
My reading order suggestion: The series only gets better as it goes along. I'd suggest starting with this one first, then reading the next one. But, if you start with Rebirth, it's almost not worth coming back and reading this one since the first few issues of Rebirth do a pretty good job at introducing the madness of the HQ supporting cast, and Rebirth is a general improvement.
My reading order suggestion: The series only gets better as it goes along. I'd suggest starting with this one first, then reading the next one. But, if you start with Rebirth, it's almost not worth coming back and reading this one since the first few issues of Rebirth do a pretty good job at introducing the madness of the HQ supporting cast, and Rebirth is a general improvement.
danidep's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
nerdynatreads's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Okay, listen, I’m a stan for Harlivy, I was overjoyed when Harley left Joker, but holy shit, the dynamic between Harley and Red Tool was great. He’s a Deadpool parody, which I find hilarious since Deadpool was Marvel’s parody of DC’s Deathstroke. He’s not an original character— mouthy and violent anti-hero, but I felt so much more for him and Harley than I ever did Harley and Mason, the prior love interest in this run. Apart from them though, the rest of this was still a bit disjointed and also ends suddenly. However, still plenty of fun!
There are some shifts in art style between issues, but there more subtle so they didn’t bug me as much.
amethystofblackrose's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
a_h_haga's review
2.0
I am so dissapointed in this album!
I've mostly enjoyed the story from this comic up until now, and was looking forward to an action packed, closing last issue.
It turned out to be an issue opening up two new story lines, finishing one of them, and not really finishing the existing story lines. Also, the story with Red Tool just felt like a lot of filler, and there were some part in this album that were just stupid, not even funny, just plain stupid.
I know there is cominc a ''new'' comic of Harley, but honestly, at this point, I'm not sure I'll spend money on it, seeing as this album was such a disapointment.
Vol 5 was by far a better end to the story than this one
I've mostly enjoyed the story from this comic up until now, and was looking forward to an action packed, closing last issue.
It turned out to be an issue opening up two new story lines, finishing one of them, and not really finishing the existing story lines. Also, the story with Red Tool just felt like a lot of filler, and there were some part in this album that were just stupid, not even funny, just plain stupid.
I know there is cominc a ''new'' comic of Harley, but honestly, at this point, I'm not sure I'll spend money on it, seeing as this album was such a disapointment.
Vol 5 was by far a better end to the story than this one
quirkycatsfatstacks's review
3.0
Black, White, and Red All Over is the final volume for Harley in New 52. Needless to say it’s been a wild ride (I mean, after all it is following Harley Quinn, what else do you expect?). We’re back in New York for this one, with a new character added to the mix, Red Tool.
I’m just going to state the obvious here: Red Tool is an obvious rip-off/bit of poking fun at Deadpool, which I have nothing against – I just wish they had been a bit cleverer about it. The obvious nature of the whole thing made it funny at first, but quickly wore off. This would have made for a hilarious issue or two, but a whole volume (give or take an issue) was a little much.
Basically Red Tool is a victim of Harley’s insanity; he lost his arm and while going through surgery to have it fixed he found out he was sick (ring any bells?). The resulting treatment made him lose any sense of feeling. At least that is a bit different! Oh and they cut out a bit of his amygdala, so he basically can’t stop himself from feeling things (emotionally, that is). After all this build-up toward hating Harley, it’s suddenly revealed that he actually loves her and can’t stop himself from going after her.
I’ll confess that despite my slight annoyance with Red Tool there were some parts of his story that literally made me laugh out loud. Like the bit where he tattooed his phone number on Harley’s butt. Priceless!
I wish we had a chance to see more wrap-up about the Gang of Harleys or what was going to happen to the wax museum (the one Harley is running for Madame Macabre while she’s off helping Mason). I’m thinking Rebirth dropped too suddenly for the authors to have much of a chance at wrapping everything up, but I could be wrong. Still a shame.
The final issue is a collection of short one-shot stories, ranging from a page or two to a couple of handfuls. They’re all pretty hit or miss, being either really good/funny or not so much. As far as a series ending goes it’s a bit disappointing, which further cements my theory that it wasn’t intended to be the ending.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Spoiler
I’m just going to state the obvious here: Red Tool is an obvious rip-off/bit of poking fun at Deadpool, which I have nothing against – I just wish they had been a bit cleverer about it. The obvious nature of the whole thing made it funny at first, but quickly wore off. This would have made for a hilarious issue or two, but a whole volume (give or take an issue) was a little much.
Basically Red Tool is a victim of Harley’s insanity; he lost his arm and while going through surgery to have it fixed he found out he was sick (ring any bells?). The resulting treatment made him lose any sense of feeling. At least that is a bit different! Oh and they cut out a bit of his amygdala, so he basically can’t stop himself from feeling things (emotionally, that is). After all this build-up toward hating Harley, it’s suddenly revealed that he actually loves her and can’t stop himself from going after her.
I’ll confess that despite my slight annoyance with Red Tool there were some parts of his story that literally made me laugh out loud. Like the bit where he tattooed his phone number on Harley’s butt. Priceless!
I wish we had a chance to see more wrap-up about the Gang of Harleys or what was going to happen to the wax museum (the one Harley is running for Madame Macabre while she’s off helping Mason). I’m thinking Rebirth dropped too suddenly for the authors to have much of a chance at wrapping everything up, but I could be wrong. Still a shame.
The final issue is a collection of short one-shot stories, ranging from a page or two to a couple of handfuls. They’re all pretty hit or miss, being either really good/funny or not so much. As far as a series ending goes it’s a bit disappointing, which further cements my theory that it wasn’t intended to be the ending.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
carochacord's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75