With Harley Quinn with the Birds of Prey about to make their way to the big screen, DC has released the first preview of the aptly titled Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey comic book miniseries.
Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, illustrated by Conner and colored by Paul Mounts, the series will be published through DC's Black Label imprint, with the creative team taking full advantage of the mature readers format. DC has released a black-and-white preview of the opening issue, showcasing the full tilt into no-holds-barred sex and violence as Harley meets with Power Girl before embarking on a bloody rampage of her own. The cover and pages illustrated by Conner are below.
"Jimmy and I are so looking forward to this project," Conner said in a statemet. "I’m excited to be co-writing it, but it’s been some time since I’ve been able to draw interiors, so I’m doubly excited. Harley is a blast to write and draw; throw the Birds of Prey into the mix and it’s even more fun. And since this will be a mature readers title, we’ll do our best to get away with as many shenanigans as possible!"
Conner and Palmiotti previously worked on the fan-favorite Harley Quinn series during the New 52 with artist Chad Hardin. However, the new miniseries will feature even more mature content, shipping bi-monthly in Black Label's prestige format.
"Amanda and I are super excited to be creating this new series for DC," Palmiotti said. "We’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to let loose on a project with a no-holds-barred Harley story where we revisit Harley’s supporting cast and take her on an adventure back to Gotham. Teaming up with the Birds of Prey, Harley will turn all their worlds upside down -- exactly how she likes it. Working with Amanda on the art and storytelling has been a blast so far and this book will be like nothing we have ever done before."
Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey #1, by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Paul Mounts, goes on sale February 12 from DC's Black Label imprint.