--- product_id: 2923331 title: "Batman: Mad Love and Other Stories" price: "€ 43.77" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/2923331-batman-mad-love-and-other-stories store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Batman: Mad Love and Other Stories **Price:** € 43.77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Batman: Mad Love and Other Stories - **How much does it cost?** € 43.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/2923331-batman-mad-love-and-other-stories) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Now in trade paperback, this fantastic collection features the origin of Harley Quinn, co-starring The Joker and Poison Ivy. Also included are tales starring The Scarecrow, Ra's al Ghul, Mr. Freeze and Batgirl from BATMAN ADVENTURES ANNUAL #1-2, BATMAN ADVENTURES HOLIDAY SPECIAL, ADVENTURES IN THE DC UNIVERSE #3 and BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #1. Review: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad Love - Most of the characters that appeared in Batman: The Animated Series were taken from Batman's long history in comic books. But one of the most popular, Harley Quinn, was created specifically for the show. So it was something of an event when Dini and Timm decided it was time to bring Harley off of the screen and into print for the first time. The result was Mad Love, which tells how an ambitious young psychiatrist falls in love with the Joker and turns to a life of crime. The story not only tells Harley's origin, but also covers her attempt to eliminate what she thinks is the one obstacle to a long and happy life with "Mistah J" by killing the Batman. I have to admit that I prefer Harley in her original TV form to seeing her in the comics. The reason, quite simply, is that her bombastic personality and high energy persona can never come across to their fullest extent in a series of static images and word balloons. Does that mean that Mad Love is a failure? Not hardly. The essence of both Harley and the Joker are on full display here and Batman is the third leg of their not-quite-romantic triangle. Dini and Timm spent years on B:TAS proving that they understand the Batman mythos as well as anyone and better than most and that knowledge is put to good use here with spot-on characterizations and a story that balances humor with tension, and never fails to entertain. In addition to Mad Love, there are a number of other stories culled from the Batman Adventures comic. One highlight is Jolly Ol' St. Nicholas which shows Harvey Bullock undercover as a department store Santa Claus. It's a classic comedy that also spotlights the Barbara Gordon version of Batgirl. The other standout is Two of a Kind. Two Face is cured of his deformity by a beautiful plastic surgeon and is released from Arkham. He plans to marry his doctor and live happily ever after but you just know it won't be that easy for him, but I won't give away any of the major plot developments from there. Suffice to say that it's a well done short story with plenty of pathos at the end. Mad Love is an excellent story that is a must have for any Harley Quinn fan. To get the original comic book costs several times the price of this new edition and the additional stories make the value of this collection even more compelling. The book should appeal to nearly anyone who enjoys Batman or Joker as well Harley. Who wouldn't like it? Someone who can only be happy looking for a dark and gritty Batman: The Dark Knight Returns type of story. Everyone else can dive in and enjoy. Review: Great comic book - Perfect condition. Looks like new to me. Very happy with purchase. Thanks! Also the comic itself is amazing 😻 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,047,258 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,512 in DC Comics & Graphic Novels #3,145 in Mystery Graphic Novels #14,575 in Superhero Comics & Graphic Novels | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 652 Reviews | ## Images ![Batman: Mad Love and Other Stories - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Fim274IxL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's a Mad, Mad, Mad Love *by J***E on June 16, 2009* Most of the characters that appeared in Batman: The Animated Series were taken from Batman's long history in comic books. But one of the most popular, Harley Quinn, was created specifically for the show. So it was something of an event when Dini and Timm decided it was time to bring Harley off of the screen and into print for the first time. The result was Mad Love, which tells how an ambitious young psychiatrist falls in love with the Joker and turns to a life of crime. The story not only tells Harley's origin, but also covers her attempt to eliminate what she thinks is the one obstacle to a long and happy life with "Mistah J" by killing the Batman. I have to admit that I prefer Harley in her original TV form to seeing her in the comics. The reason, quite simply, is that her bombastic personality and high energy persona can never come across to their fullest extent in a series of static images and word balloons. Does that mean that Mad Love is a failure? Not hardly. The essence of both Harley and the Joker are on full display here and Batman is the third leg of their not-quite-romantic triangle. Dini and Timm spent years on B:TAS proving that they understand the Batman mythos as well as anyone and better than most and that knowledge is put to good use here with spot-on characterizations and a story that balances humor with tension, and never fails to entertain. In addition to Mad Love, there are a number of other stories culled from the Batman Adventures comic. One highlight is Jolly Ol' St. Nicholas which shows Harvey Bullock undercover as a department store Santa Claus. It's a classic comedy that also spotlights the Barbara Gordon version of Batgirl. The other standout is Two of a Kind. Two Face is cured of his deformity by a beautiful plastic surgeon and is released from Arkham. He plans to marry his doctor and live happily ever after but you just know it won't be that easy for him, but I won't give away any of the major plot developments from there. Suffice to say that it's a well done short story with plenty of pathos at the end. Mad Love is an excellent story that is a must have for any Harley Quinn fan. To get the original comic book costs several times the price of this new edition and the additional stories make the value of this collection even more compelling. The book should appeal to nearly anyone who enjoys Batman or Joker as well Harley. Who wouldn't like it? Someone who can only be happy looking for a dark and gritty Batman: The Dark Knight Returns type of story. Everyone else can dive in and enjoy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great comic book *by L***A on July 14, 2026* Perfect condition. Looks like new to me. Very happy with purchase. Thanks! Also the comic itself is amazing 😻 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I Absolutely Love - Mad Love and other stories *by F***N on March 13, 2018* I'm a huge Batman fan, my husband and I have a huge collection of graphic novels. I've always loved the art style from the animated Batman tv series, so after purchasing- Batman Harley & Ivy- I searched for more of Paul Dini and Bruce Timm's collaborations. Paul Dini has easily become one of my favorite comic book writer's. This collection has 11 stories (some are just a few pages but well worth the price.) I've never been a big fan of the ventriloquist and Scarface but I loved the story with them, though it was bittersweet in the end. I'm thrilled to have this book in my collection. Sorry about the pictures, I prefer to buy comics rather than upgrade my phone and it's camera. :-) ## Frequently Bought Together - Batman: Mad Love and Other Stories - Batman - Harleen --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/2923331-batman-mad-love-and-other-stories](https://www.desertcart.be/products/2923331-batman-mad-love-and-other-stories) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-10-07*