Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity

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Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity by Kami Garcia and Mico Suayan reimagines the story of iconic characters in a psychological thriller format. The novel follows Harley Quinn as a talented forensic psychiatrist who partners with the Gotham City Police Department. She becomes obsessed with capturing a shadowy serial killer, the Joker, using her expertise to unravel his dark mind. This compelling narrative explores Harley’s struggle with her own sanity while delving into the Joker's twisted psyche.
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you're intrigued by dark, psychological thrillers that delve into the origins of complex characters. It presents a gritty, modern take on a classic DC Comics duo, blending crime investigation with psychological depth. This book will appeal to readers who appreciate detailed artwork combined with a suspenseful narrative that examines the blurred lines between sanity and madness.

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Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity

You've seen Harley Quinn obsess over The Joker. You just haven't seen it quite like this before. With its gritty portrayals of forensic science, death, and obsession, Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity represents a much darker foray into the DC Universe.

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Murder is his art. Catching killers is hers.

In Gotham City, heinous acts of violence are a daily occurrence. Harley Quinn, forensic psychiatrist and profiler, consults with the GCPD on their worst cases. But she is fixated on an unsolved murder that haunts her—the night she discovered her roommate's body marked with the signature of a notorious serial killer known as The Joker.

Five years later, the case remains unsolved, and a new series of horrific killings has begun. As the murders escalate and the meticulously constructed crime scenes become more elaborate, Harley's obsession with finding the depraved psychopath responsible leads her down a dangerous path. When the past and the present finally collide, Harley has to decide how far she is willing to go—and how many lines she is willing to cross—to solve these cases once and for all.

Written by #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Kami Garcia (Beautiful Creatures, Unbreakable, The X-Files Origins: Agent of Chaos) and drawn by Mico Suayan (Bloodshot Reborn), Jason Badower (Wonder Woman '77), and Mike Mayhew (The Star Wars), Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity introduces readers to a Joker and Harley Quinn unlike any they've seen before. Utilizing forensic psychiatry, behaviour analysis (profiling), and psychological profiles, this true-to-life take on these iconic characters is more terrifying than any psychotic fantasy. This volume collects issues #1-8, as well as Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity - Secret Files.

Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity is as brutal and cruel as Gotham itself. Kami Garcia and her disturbed co-conspirator artists are about to make you uncomfortable in the very best way." - Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author of The Escape Artist and writer of Identity Crisis

"Reads like a cinematic trip, a breathtaking sojourn through the tangled minds of psychopaths. Chilling writing and the art is off the charts." - Josh Malerman, New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box and Goblin

"Gritty, gripping, and suspenseful—a fresh vision of Harley Quinn and the Joker, and a darkly vivid story." - Meg Gardiner, bestselling author of the Unsub series

"Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity is methodical, disturbing, and incredibly compelling. Harley is brilliant, formidable, and absolutely not to be f'd with." - Kelly Sue DeConnick, writer of Bitch Planet and Captain Marvel

"Kami Garcia, Mico Suayan, Jason Badower, and Mike Mayhew bring some things to the legends of Joker and Harley that no one else has done before! A mesmerizing treat even for those who think they know all there is to know about these characters." - Brian Michael Bendis, writer of Alias and Naomi

"Kami Garcia and her amazing artistic collaborators dig deep to create a portrait of Joker and Harley that is as scary and exciting as you'd hope for, but also surprisingly human." - Jeff Lemire, creator of Sweet Tooth and writer of Joker: Killer Smile

Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity isn't just a darkly fresh take on iconic DC characters, it's also a deep, masterful exploration of the most terrifying corners of human psychology. One of the most gripping series I read this year." - Scott Snyder, writer of The Batman who Laughs and American Vampire

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Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity by Kami Garcia and Mico Suayan is a graphic novel that reimagines the iconic relationship between Joker and Harley Quinn with a dark and psychological twist. Reviewers praise the novel for its gripping storyline and intense artwork, which together create a compelling narrative that dives deep into the psychology of its characters. The portrayal of Harley as a forensic psychiatrist turned criminal profiler adds a unique and modern take on her character, giving the story depth and realism that resonates with fans and newcomers alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781779512024

Publisher: DC Comics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: DC Comics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Kami Garcia is the #1 New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures and Dangerous Creatures novels. Beautiful Creatures has been published in 50 countries and translated into 39 languages. Kami's solo series, The Legion, includes Unbreakable, an instant New York Times bestseller, and its sequel, Unmarked, both of which were nominated for Bram Stoker Awards. Her other works include The X-Files Origins- Agent of Chaos and the YA contemporary novels The Lovely Reckless and Broken Beautiful Hearts. Kami was a teacher for 17 years before co-authoring her first novel on a dare from seven of her students. She is a cofounder of YallFest, the biggest teen book festival in the country. She lives in Maryland with her family.

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