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The more this story-line goes on the less and less it becomes a Harley story. Whilst it is enjoyable to read, Harley is relegated to being a part of a team here, and the book reads more like a story from the pages of Suicide Squad rather than Harley's own book.
A large reason for this is because it becomes pretty clear who the lead of this story is in this issue; Luke Fox. The book is filled with narration from Luke's point of view, with his opening and closing the book. We follow him for much of the story, and his moral and emotional dilemma is the big focus here that Harley has to help with. Plus, he debuts a new, unnamed, super hero identity.
Whilst I'm not against this, and have bee enjoying the story since it first began, the longer its been going on the less it feels like it should be in the pages of Harley Quinn. Perhaps this is because the stories up to now have been very focused on her, with the stories having happened because of her actions, or to people wanting to get some kind of revenge against her; but even then I look at other series and even when the characters team up with others the headline character always maintains the focus and gets the biggest part.
That's not been happening here, however, as this issue hardly features the titular vigilant at all. This results in an issue that might work well as part of the whole, but feels a little odd on its own. I think it's a good thing that the Harley Quinn issues are coming weekly at the moment, as it means that this doesn't have too long to take up spotlight before the next part of the story begins.
Overall, this is an okay entry in this particular story, and it helps to get all of the pieces in place for the finale in next week's annual; but it could have been better. Hopefully Harley will get to come out on top in the final part, justifying the reason for this being a story in her series.
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