I really have to appreciate how deep the discussion got for Mad Love and to keep the Mini Series discussions going we’ll be spending the next two weeks on the Harley and Ivy series.
From 08/31 to 09/06 we’ll read issues 1 to 3 and we’ll discuss them from 09/07 to 09/13.
Even in this early three-issue mini there are scenes which if one were so inclined one could interpret as them being totally bananas in love with each other I am one so inclined, for instance
I mean there are scenes where they’re in the shower and the tub together. They don’t need to show anything visually sensitive, but it bugs me that there’s nothing visually sensual; like kissing and cuddling and sh1t.
It’s Funny Because even early on when I was a lil Fella watching BTAS seeing a couple of the Harley and ivy episodes kinda thought there was something there! Though being too young and Naive to completely get it. Just hit the 40 mark myself so do the math on how young I was back then!
The chemistry between the two here was still in the ‘strongly hinted at, but nothing confirmed’ stage. The dynamic here was very ‘Pinky and the Brain’, where Harley is the loveable goofball who ruins Ivy’s careful planning. She enjoys Harley’s company, but is still more in love with plants than anything else.
I read this pretty recently but I am always happy to read this fun little story again! Here are some random thoughts:
Issue 1:
“Me and You against the world…” So yes, Ivy isn’t having a ball exactly with Harley in this mini-series, which we can see right on the cover. I guess for some it’s difficult to show their love…
Harley with her bag is very cute.
Ivy’s grin when she finds the zombie root plant!
“I goofed?” … “We got your weed…” Harley’s lines here are so funny!
Harley panickily rummaging through her go-bag is very cute.
I genuinely laughed out loud when Harley saw the plant, with those googly eyes and threw it at Batman’s noggin. #priceless
“You threw away the plant.” Aw Ivy’s in shock. And then enraged. It’s okay Harley, she still loves you!
Harley without makeup is very cute.
Pammie’s not really enjoying that nice and relaxing hot shower…
Jeez, Ivy’s really angry And the look on Harley’s face when Ivy says she never wants to see her again, just heartbreaking…