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New masking art featuringHarley Quinnin aGrease - alike world has demonstrate she was stomach to hand - jive . Harley Quinn has become well - know among fans as the ultimate parody creative person . In countless stories she has find herself recreating iconic films , TV appearance and comics with her sarcastic dash ( including Junji Ito ’s bloodcurdling manga ) . Now , she ’s giving her own take on another classic piece of media as she tackles Rydell High in the macrocosm ofGrease .
Variant screen artistic creation by Caspar Wijngaard for the upcomingHarley Quinn#40 boast two variations of Harley Quinn in a setting reminiscent of the classic melodic , Grease . One Harley gives her spin on Sandy ’s cheerleader outfit while the other Harley communication channel Danny Zuko with a hard-core T - Bird outfit , complete with her iconic diamond logo on the back . hold out the upshot ’s full solicitation details .
HARLEY QUINN # 40 ( 2024 )
Release Date :
May 28th , 2024
author :
Tini Howard , Grace Ellis
artist :
Natacha Bustos , Hannah Templer
Cover Artist :
Sweeney Boo
Variant cover :
Custom Image by Angela Davis (from Caspar Wijngaard)
Leirix , Daniel Hillyard , Caspar Wijngaard
drive constabulary , etiquette , common sentience ? WHO require ’ EM . Dat ’s rightfield , you scab ! I ’m keep on my greatest higher education - propel enquiry assignment to date — being bad ! And if that was n’t enough GETTING SCHOOLED for ya in one issue , my collegiate proficient friends for life always and always , Grace Ellis and Hannah Templer , have connect personnel to tell the on-key story of the time I dreamed I was sent back ta schooling ! You ’ll be calling me Harley Dangerfield by the end of this one on account of all the respect yer gon na be giving me !
There ’s no doubt that these two Harleys enkindle the two characters at the center ofGrease ’s iconic passion story . From the outfits to the vibraphone each Harley give off , fan can immediately hear the soundtrack to the film playing in the background based on this one still image alone .
Wijngaard ’s cover is a 1:50 ratio chance variable . meet your local funny shop or on-line retailer for more detail about how to buy this rare cover when it goes on cut-rate sale May 2024 .
Harley Quinn might have started off as a one - off henchwoman , but her improper hero ’s journey has turned her into a well - deserve fan - front-runner .
Caspar Wijngaard’s Harley Quinn Cover Is a Nostalgic High School Film Throwback
Wijngaard ’s take on high school movies stand out because of how much this binding beget right about what makes these picture so beloved by fans . It act as into the common character tropes — such as the sporty type and the outsider — that have made these stories survive over the 10 . Despite being formulaic , these tropes hold a place in viewers ' hearts because of how relatable they can be . Plus , when look specifically atGrease , there ’s a lot of erotic love put into this one piece of cover art that makes it hone for any fan of the musical .
Aside from the two Harleys imitating Sandy and Danny , the well - placed greaser sitting on the bleachers in the desktop enkindle one of the film ’s most iconic call , " Summer Nights , " in which Danny satiate his supporter in on how he drop his summertime . There ’s nothing in this art that does n’t invoke some look of nostalgia . But what ’s even more exciting about this variant binding is how it plays into the content of the comic itself . This issue will really seeHarley Quinn experience her high school daysall over again as she dreams she " was sent back ta school ! " in the back - up write up by Grace Ellis and Hannah Templer .
Harley Quinn’s High School Inspiration Goes Beyond the Cover
Since these bonus stories at the end of eachHarley Quinnissue have given writer a creative way to lampoon classic media and tarradiddle tropes , there ’s no doubt that Harley will cite and subvert numerous high school day film during her educational dangerous undertaking . FromGreasetoFast Times at Ridgemont High , nothing will be dependable from Harley ’s sharp wit . In fact , this wo n’t be the first time she dips her toe into this genre , as 2023’sDC ’s Harley Quinn Romanceshad her go back to school andgive Poison Ivy her cutest redesign in years .
Nothing is off - limits in Harley Quinn ’s theme song storytelling elan , so this will surely be a fun throwback to high school level . Harley ’s trekking through classic books , films , and TV has given reader some of the most fun satires in recent year with her off - the - wall stories . Now , her trip to the Earth ofGreaseand other high school media could be her best yet , asHarley Quinnsets an example of what it really means to go to school .
Harley Quinn # 40is usable May 28th , 2024 from DC Comics !
