Batman Adventures: Mad Love # 1 - Mad Love
is a comic book published by DC Comics & released on 1 / / 1994Plot Summary
In this fantastic issue created for the animated series the reader finds out for the first time Harley Quinn's disturbing transformation from Dr. Harleen Quinzel the clinical psychiatrist to crazy clown girl.
This is the turning point in Harley's life. She falls madly in love for a psychopathic clown and lives a life that could have come straight from an episode of loony tunes.
Harley also greets the Joker with a nice Batty surprise, but he's not too thrilled. He doesn't like to think of Harley being better then him at the game then him.
The relationship between the Clown Prince and the Harlequin is really nicely illustrated in this amazing comic book.
This story was so great it even went on to be part of the animated series, with only minor changes.
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Crazy Mad Love
Reviewed by Ralph on April 10, 2008. Ralph has written 1 review. His/her last review was for Mad Love. 1 out of 1 users recommend his reviews. |
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First of all, I think that the comic book has better graphics than the cartoon. This is the only bad thing of Mad Love, to me. Mad Love contains the most famous Joker's lines, like 'If you have to explain a joke, there is no joke!'. Well, young Doc. Harleen Quinzel tries to understand the twisted mind of the Joker. But he's crazy, not stupid. So, he invents his past (Joker actually doesn't really remember how he turned into a white grinning guy)and tells Harleen a sad story: his father used to beat him up, and there was only one time he ever saw his dad happy; when he took him to the circus. The kid tried to make his father laugh doing some clownish gags, but all he received was a broken nose. Harley begins to see him as a kind of misunderstood angel, 'a lost, injured child trying to make the world laugh at his antics'. Then,the Joker escapes from Arkham, only for a little, because Batman immediatley captures him. When Harleen sees his angel barely conscient, bleeding before her eyes, she runs to take the Joker in her arms. And then, a snap in her mind. She buys a jester costume and prepares herself. In a few hours, Harley Quinn is ready to help her Puddin'. But after the breakout, the Joker is violent and unkind to her. Harley desperately tries to kill Batman to 'prove Mistah J she can do one of his plans'. But when he Puddin' discovers what she was doing, he sets Batman free and push her out of the window. Only the Joker has the honor of killing the Bat. Yes, out of the window. Come on, I don't have to tell you the end, Batman wins, but Mr. J pushed his Harley OUT OF A WINDOW. He's the Joker after all. I think Mad Love is the more explicit example of how love makes you do CRAZY things, like loving the Joker, or still loving him after he broke every possible bone in your body.
-Face it Harl, this stinks. Yer a certified nutso wanted in twelve states and hopelessly in love with a psychopathic clown!
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One very fun non episode of the cartoon
Reviewed by ENGLENTINE on April 7, 2009. ENGLENTINE has written 583 reviews. His/her last review was for SUICIDE KINGS,” PART 3: DEAD MAN'S HAND . 17 out of 18 users recommend his reviews. |
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This is a real classic story. It looks and feels like an episode of the cartoon. This is a very good thing. The writing and dialogue are snappy and sharp. Pual Dini should be involved in all Batman projects. I do not just say that based on this rather strong piece of work, but his entire body of work.
I do not know why this has not gained the respect of the killing Joke. It is definitely its equal, and in my opinion, it is a bit better than that also. Unlike the Killing Joke, it does not have a bad ending. Not that it matters in the grand scheme of the world, but it would be nice to get a cool hardcover version of the story. Frankly, and this may be hard to do. If you find this book, get it. You will not be sorry.
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Finally!
Reviewed by Psychotime on May 22, 2009. Psychotime has written 106 reviews. His/her last review was for Funeral in Smallville. 7 out of 9 users recommend his reviews. |
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This story gives Harley Quinn her origin, as well as shows her obsession with the psychopathic Joker. Even though she's constantly abused by her "puddin'" she can't stop loving him. To prove how much she love him, she sets up her own plan to kill Batman once and for all, who she sees as a roadblock between their future. Joker isn't too happy about that, however.
I loved the little in-jokes, like seeing Buster and Babs (from Tiny Toons) hanged in the background. Or seeing the two creators appear in Arkham as inmates themselves. It's great stuff. I love seeing little references, and more people need to do it.
I went in knowing it was gonna be awesome, and this did not disappoint. Timm is one of my favorite artists, and Dini's one of my favorite writers! You can't go wrong there.
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Absoulutely Faboulus!!!!!!
Reviewed by harleyquinn12 on July 23, 2009. harleyquinn12 has written 8 reviews. His/her last review was for Black Adam Ruined My Birthday!. 5 out of 5 users recommend his reviews. |
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I Can Stay Mad Forever
Reviewed by EisforExtinction on May 20, 2009. EisforExtinction has written 20 reviews. His/her last review was for Love Hurts. 13 out of 13 users recommend his reviews. |
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