COMICS: Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti Launching HARLEY QUINN Solo Series
Husband and wife writing team Jimmy Palmiotti (What If? Avengers Vs. X-Men) and Amanda Conner (Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre) will launch a Harley Quinn solo series this November. Hit the jump for the cover of issue #1 and details on the direction of the book.
Jimmy Palmiotti On Their Response To Being Chosen For The Title:
When we were offered the book, it wasn't something we said yes to right away. We needed to do a lot of reading and playing catch up on what the character has been up to since we knew the other version so well. Amanda and I spent a lot of time talking about approach, if we can find a real voice for the character , and what the series would be about before we sent in our pitch. On the surface, this is a no brainer with the two of us writing, but like anything else we do together, we needed to really dig in and find the who , what and where of the new Harley.
Amanda Conner On Harley's Look In The Series:
I am trying to incorporate my favorite things about her latest look and her early costume. I was also inspired by some roller derby girls that I met a short time ago. I think that look totally works for Harley. Another thing I try to keep in mind is what would work really well for costumers and cosplayers, and what would be fun for them to create. One of my favorite things at a comic convention is seeing people dressed up in something that just started out as a thought in my head. Lastly, I always put the character in something that I wish I could run around in all the time.
Jimmy Palmiotti On How This Book Relates To Suicide Squad:
The "Suicide Squad" book has Harley spending time with other heroes and bad guys. This book will focus on Harley and her life, where she lives and how she functions, as well as her motivations and solo adventures.
Amanda Conner On The Joker And Guest-Stars:
The Joker is someone that she'll never be able to shake, nor is she really going to want to. Their relationship is a lot of what defines her now, although she is going to get into a lot of stuff where it has nothing to do with him. But that will always be looming in the background. She'll have some serious ex-boyfriend issues. We do want to eventually have guest stars, but first we want to get everyone really attached to Harley on her own merits.
You can read the interview in full by clicking on the link below. How interested are you guys in seeing Harley Quinn get her own series in "The New 52"? How about the creative team? Be sure to sound off with your thoughts on this news in the usual place!