What makes Stjepan Sejic’s tale, of Dr Harleen Quinzel’s life and what led her into the path of The Joker, so intriguing is almost banality, as if she could have been anyone. She could easily have been one of his many nameless victims. In a city that is fighting a crime war, when you aren’t following The Dark Knight and Boy Wonder from crime scene to cave in luxurious vehicles and armoured suits, you are on the streets where bullets fly. Ground level comics have grown to serve a new perspective on what can become highly fantastical stories, but this takes the superless human to a new level by really taking you into the mind of Harleen as she begins to lose her grip on morality Errico, Marcus (August 4, 2016). "The Evolution of Harley Quinn, From Sketch to Screen Queen". Yahoo! News . Retrieved November 15, 2021.

Harley Quinn's second ongoing series, written by husband and wife Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner, with the interior art illustrated by Chad Hardin and John Timms, explored Harley Quinn leaving Gotham City and starting her own life in her hometown of Brooklyn, depicting her as a landlord in Coney Island, where she shares an apartment building with a supporting cast of " sideshow freaks". [67] [12] [68] [69] [70] Considered to be the most defining writers to work on the character since Dini and Timm, Palmiotti and Conner reinvented Harley Quinn as an antihero who has left her controlling relationship with the Joker behind. [23] [71] [72] Harper, David (February 2, 2016). "The New Trinity: Has Harley Quinn Displaced Wonder Woman as DC's Leading Lady?". SKTCHD . Retrieved February 26, 2016. Dr. Quinzel's hypothesis, which brought her to Arkham for research, is proven accurate... on herself. Sims, Chris (December 6, 2013). "Ask Chris #173: The Trouble with the Joker's Girlfriend Harley Quinn". Comics Alliance. Archived from the original on February 23, 2014 . Retrieved February 12, 2014.Finally talking to Booster about the incident, Harley learned that he had been conducting his own investigation with his friend Blue Beetle to clear his own name. The men had discovered that the corpse of Wally West, one of the apparent victims in the explosion, was 5 days older than all the others. The group continued to work together to solve the mystery. [39] Harleen, for the most part, was ground down by professional and social disappointment in finding support for her research, career path, and life in general (the Wayne Foundation grant notwithstanding). Finding "the perfect patient" in the Joker who could/will prove her research hypothesis right (together with her own duty of care) drives her not only to be more partial to him and the other criminal Arkham inmates to extremes, she even stands up to Batman and accuses him of being part of the problem, unaware he is the guy funding her work and perhaps the one who is most wishing her success. This culminates in her warped idea of emotionally-connecting with the Joker, helping pave the way to her psychological fall. Nason, Max (February 7, 2020). "Harley Quinn: Her 10 Best Gag Items/Weapons, Ranked". CBR . Retrieved September 11, 2021. Love Interests • Origins • Other Media • Publication History • Recommended Reading • Storylines • Video Games • Batman Family Costume Evolution: The brief flash-forwards to Harleen as Harley Quinn depict her both in her original harlequin costume, and in a more casual and revealing cropped halter top and leggings similar to some of her costumes in her post- Flashpoint solo series.

Main article: Harley Quinn (DC Extended Universe) Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad (2016) A feudal Japanese version of Harley Quinn appears in the anime film Batman Ninja, voiced by Rie Kugimiya and Tara Strong in Japanese and English respectively. [186] [187] The dream sequence from Days of Our Lives in which Arleen Sorkin plays a jester, which served as inspiration for the character's creation. Dini came across the scene while watching a VHS tape of Sorkin's "favorite Days moments", which he had received from her. [9] [12]

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Callahan, Timothy (May 23, 2009). "Batman: Mad Love and Other Stories". CBR . Retrieved August 10, 2021. Physical Scars, Psychological Scars: A career in violence while also in a violent relationship will leave permanent scarring. Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced): Even without any memory, Harley has been forced to fight and survive an infinite loop of battles, possessing incredible muscle memory, combat skill and making her a very experienced combatant. Harley being Harley, stated that she loved fighting in the Nexus point. [40] [41] Dr. Harleen Quinzel appears in Batman vs. Two-Face, voiced by Sirena Irwin. This version is Hugo Strange's assistant, who reciprocates the Joker's flirting. In a Blu-ray exclusive bonus scene, Quinzel, dressed as Harley Quinn, busts the Joker out of prison. Kyriazis, Stefan (October 28, 2016). "Harley Quinn is Top UK Halloween Costume As Lookalikes Invade London". Daily Express. London, England: Northern and Shell Media . Retrieved March 24, 2017.

a b Awesome, Amy (September 5, 2017). "What Is Gotham City Sirens?". Comic Book . Retrieved April 3, 2021. Kim, Matt (August 4, 2022). "Lady Gaga Officially Confirmed for Joker 2". IGN . Retrieved August 4, 2022. Durnbush, Jonathon (August 23, 2020). "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Set in Batman: Arkham Universe". IGN . Retrieved August 23, 2020.Bruce and I [...] were talking about what if there was some sort of surprise to her origin? What if she's not just a hench girl? We came up with the idea that she had been a doctor at Arkham Asylum and the Joker had gotten into her head and worked her into being his follower. ...Then we thought, what if Harley's in the role of the long-suffering girlfriend?" Richards, Dave (October 12, 2011). " "Supernatural's" Adam Glass Commits "Suicide Squad" ". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved July 11, 2021.

Paul Dini's original design for Harley Quinn, a "crazy blond character in a miniskirt" based on actress Barbara Eden and "1940s screwballs" such as Betty Hutton, Gloria Grahame, and Claudette Colbert. [13] [18] Harley Quinn appears as a playable fighter in Injustice 2, with Tara Strong reprising her role. [204] [205] She is a main character in the single-player campaign, wherein she serves as one of Batman's most trustworthy allies, and assists him and the other heroes in combating Brainiac and the Society, which includes Poison Ivy. Harley is also shown to have completely overcome her feelings for the Joker after realizing he had been controlling and abusing her for years. In her arcade ending, she is offered a position within the Justice League and admits that she still has violent impulses from time to time, but manages to keep them under control by being heroic and spending time with her daughter Lucy (who believes her to be her aunt, though Harley hopes to tell her the truth someday). Outcast, Hunnic (August 13, 2014). "Review of D.C. New 52 Harley Quinn Issues 1–9". The GeekCast Radio Network . Retrieved July 14, 2021. NetherRealm Developing New DC Comics Fighting Game, "Injustice: Gods Among Us" ". MTV News . Retrieved August 22, 2021.Renaud, Jeffrey (August 3, 2016). "Conner & Palmiotti on "Harley Quinn's" Rebirth: "If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It" ". CBR . Retrieved July 12, 2021. a b Gallaher, Valerie (November 13, 2012). " 'Suicide Squad' Scribe Adam Glass On The Evolution Of Harley Quinn (And The Return Of The Joker!)". MTV News . Retrieved July 11, 2021. a b c d e "One on One with Paul Dini – HoboTrashcan". Hobo Trashcan. January 3, 2006 . Retrieved August 21, 2021. a b Phegley, Kiel (July 16, 2013). "SDCC EXCLUSIVE: Conner & Palmiotti Launch "Harley Quinn" Monthly". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved July 12, 2021. The New 52 Harley Quinn series received positive reception, and was also one of DC Comics' top-selling series, inspiring multiple spin-offs. [76] [73] The series was ended for the DC Rebirth relaunch of DC's titles. [79] Controversies [ edit ]