DC Comics have launched a new 14-part Digital First anthology series, “Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red.” The series, which takes inspiration from “Batman: Black & White,” will have chapters by a host of individuals and teams including Harley Quinn’s co-creator, Paul Dini; Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Chad Hardin; and Saladin Ahmed and Javier Rodriguez. It will also see artists, such as Mirka Andolfo and Dani, making their DC writing debuts. Every chapter in the series will be told in black-and-white, with each creative team given the license to use the color red in unique ways. The chapters will be released weekly on Fridays.
The first chapter, ‘Harleen: Red,’ by writer/artist Stjepan Šejić and letterer Gabriela Downie, is set in the same world as Šejić’s “Harleen,” and explores a “red” that will only mean something to Harley Quinn herself. The first month of the series will continue with Andolfo’s chapter on July 3, Ahmed and Rodriguez’s on July 10, and Tim Seeley and Juan Ferreyra’s on July 17.
In the press release, SVP of Publishing Strategy & Support Services, Hank Kanalz said the series “gives our talent teams the freedom and flexibility to tell innovative stories that could be part of or separate from regular continuity. Everyone has a unique vision for Ms. Quinn — it’ll be fun to see what their creativity delivers.” Mark Doyle, DC Executive Editor, described the anthology as a “cool series with killer art,” and detailed that “Senior Editor Chris Conroy had the idea to riff on the classic ‘Batman: Black & White’ series but to do it with Harley in that irreverent, fun way that only Harley can do.”
“Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red” #1 is available now.
The cover and preview pages for the issue #1 are below, followed by the full press release.
DC PRESENTS HARLEY QUINN: BLACK + WHITE + RED
First Chapter of DC’s Newest Digital First Series Available Now
Future Chapters to Feature Stories by Harley Quinn Co-creator Paul Dini, Eisner Award-Winners Saladin Ahmed, Erica Henderson and Joe Quinones, Fan-Favorite Team of Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Chad Hardin, Along with Comics’ Most Dynamic Storytellers
DC proudly announces the launch of its newest Digital First series, Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red! Publishing each Friday and spanning 14 chapters, this digital series is an anthology of standalone stories told in the vein of the classic Batman: Black & White. The first chapter is available for purchase now on participating digital platforms, including readdc.com, Comixology, Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and more.
Each chapter of Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red will be told in traditional black and white with the color red utilized in unique ways throughout each of the individual stories. The debut chapter of the Digital First series is “Harleen: Red” by writer/artist Stjepan Šejić with lettering by Gabriela Downie. Set in the world of Šejić’s New York Times bestselling graphic novel Harleen, this story hints at a “red” that will have meaning only to Harley Quinn!
“Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red is a great addition to our Digital First lineup,” said Hank Kanalz, SVP of Publishing Strategy & Support Services. “Each story stands on its own, and this series gives our talent teams the freedom and flexibility to tell innovative stories that could be part of or separate from regular continuity. Everyone has a unique vision for Ms. Quinn—it’ll be fun to see what their creativity delivers.”
Future chapters will feature a fan-favorite lineup of talent, including Harley Quinn co-creator Paul Dini; the team of Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Chad Hardin; Saladin Ahmed and Javier Rodriguez; Tim Seeley and Juan Ferreyra; Erica Henderson, Daniel Kibblesmith, and more to come throughout the run. And Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red is also the DC writing debut for several acclaimed illustrators! Artists Mirka Andolfo (DC Comics: Bombshells), Dani (The Low, Low Woods), Joe Quinones (Dial H for Hero), and Riley Rossmo (Martian Manhunter) are all developing chapters written in their own voice, paired with art in their distinct styles.
Continued below“This is such a cool series with killer art,” said Mark Doyle, DC Executive Editor. “Senior Editor Chris Conroy had the idea to riff on the classic Batman: Black & White series but to do it with Harley in that irreverent, fun way that only Harley can do—and DC Digital First seemed like the perfect format to tell these stories.”
Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red promo art is by Jorge Jiménez.
Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red’s first chapter, with story and art by Stjepan Šejić and lettering by Gabriela Downie, is available now. Subsequent digital chapters of Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red will publish weekly on Fridays through its 14-chapter run. Andolfo’s story will publish July 3, Ahmed and Rodriguez’ collaboration will publish on July 10, and Seeley and Ferreyra’s chapter will publish on July 17 to round out the first month of the series.
DC’s comics are available on participating digital platforms seven days a week, including readdc.com, Comixology, Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, DC UNIVERSE, and more.
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