Harley Quinn was a late addition to the lineup of DC Entertainment supervillains, making her debut in the 1990s as a love interest to the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series. Nonetheless, she has become one of DC's most popular characters, especially as she has become an additional foil to Joker's character aside from Batman, and she later became a full-fledged character in the comics. [1] Though originating as a supervillain, Harley, much like Catwoman, has been gradually developed as an antiheroine in later comic storylines. [2] She has appeared in numerous adaptations of DC Comics storylines, being voiced by Arleen Sorkin in the DC Animated Universe and other actresses such as Tara Strong and Kaley Cuoco in the adult animated series based on the character. Harley Quinn returned as a regular character in the relaunched Suicide Squad series, written by Rob Williams. The series was canceled in January 2019. [85] Harley leads them to a popular hangout for henchmen, where she gets the location of Ivy from one of her old minions, Shrubby. The trio head to Blüdhaven, where Ivy is saddened to see her friend helping Batman. Woodrue fatally wounds Goldblum to keep him quiet before he and Ivy escape as their lab catches fire. However, the dying Goldblum reveals that the duo is heading to Wainwright Swamp in Louisiana, where the correct chemicals are. Quinn employs a variety of Joker’s party-gag weapons, including knives, gag-pistols and bombs. However, she has also made use of her own weapons, including a a giant mallet and a pop gun. Since the New 52, Harley has begun using baseball bats instead of her mallet to move away from her time as Joker's henchwoman. 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?"

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Harley Quinn has become one of DC Comics' most popular and profitable characters and has been featured in many of DC's comic books and adapted in various other media and merchandise. DC Comics Publisher Jim Lee considers Harley Quinn the fourth pillar of DC Comics' publishing line, behind Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Quinn's relationship with the Joker is one of the most complex and twisted love affairs in comics: as with all people, the Joker is abusive and manipulative towards Harley, but, just as often, there's evidence of camaraderie, playfulness, and genuine affection towards her. The Joker would only use Harley for intense sexual intercourse and her body. She's the only person who's managed to become intimate on such a long term basis with the Joker, who, in turn, displays occasional moments of confusion and discomfort which results in attempts to kill her. Further information: Harley Quinn (comic book) Creation and development [ edit ] Harley Quinn as she appears in the DC Animated Universe, art by Bruce Timm. Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Archived from the original on March 24, 2020 . Retrieved October 4, 2020.Expert Combatant: Harley Quinn is a highly skilled combatant due to her years as a criminal and uses her skills in gymnastics to help her in her fights.

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Betancourt, David (August 4, 2016). "Harley Quinn could be 2016's most popular movie character". The Washington Post . Retrieved August 5, 2016. Suicide Squad was canceled in April 2014 to coincide with the conclusion of the " Forever Evil" storyline. [65] New origin [ edit ]

BATMAN AND HARLEY QUINN Official Trailer Teaser + Featurette (2017) DC Superhero Animated Movie HD". April 5, 2017 . Retrieved January 1, 2020– via YouTube. Harley's portrayal in Birds of Prey was designed to further develop her character independently of the Joker's influence, as mentioned by screenwriter Christina Hodson. [15] Hodson called Harley the character she enjoyed developing most due to her unpredictable personality. [16] The film also reveals Harley was abandoned by her alcoholic father, has had malevolent tendencies even before her encounter with Joker, and that she has had her "heart broken by both men and women" in the film's introduction, confirming her bisexuality as in the original comics. [17] [18] Harley Quinn appears in the crossover film Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!, voiced again by Tara Strong. [188] [189] Harley Quinn: Uh uh uh. The Doc's out, puddin'. Say hello to your new and improved Harley Quinn. ( The Joker and Harley laugh) Whitbrook, James (July 5, 2017). "The Animated Batman and Harley Quinn Movie is Getting its Own Comic Series". IO9.