Harley Quinn

Creation & Design

Harley Quinn was created for Batman: The Animated Series and quickly became a fan favorite, leading to her incorporation into comic book lore.

Early Years

Initially introduced as the Joker's sidekick and love interest, Harley's character evolved from a mere supporting role to a complex anti-heroine.

Character Development

Over the years, Harley Quinn has evolved from a villainous sidekick to a beloved anti-heroine, gaining her own series and a dedicated fanbase.

Cultural Reception

Harley Quinn has received critical acclaim and popularity, becoming a symbol of empowerment and individuality.

Character Details

Real Name:
Harleen Frances Quinzel
Aliases:
Harley, Mistress of Mayhem, The Clown Princess of Crime
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Suicide Squad, Gotham City Sirens, Justice League Dark
Abilities:
Expert gymnast, Acrobatics, Hand-to-hand combat, Weapon proficiency
Equipment:
Baseball bat, Guns, Various gadgets
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black and red
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Starlog ⋅ 1992

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Preview appearance of Harley Quinn in a magazine article about Batman Animated Adventures, predates Batman Adventures #12

Hardcover ⋅ Golden ⋅ 1993

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1st published appearance of Harley Quinn in a children's book called 'Almost Got Im' packaged with an audio cassette

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1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a standard comic

[August 2022 - Lady Gaga confirmed to star opposite Joaquin Phoenix in the Joker movie sequel as Harley Quinn / March 2023 - a set photo from the Joker sequel provides a first look at Lady Gaga as Harley]

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2nd appearance and origin of Harley Quinn, not in the mainstream universe

1st appearance of Bud and Lou in comics, Harley's pet hyenas

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Origin of Harley Quinn

Prestige format, cardstock cover

First printing, identified by the barcode on back that reads 00111

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3rd appearance of Harley Quinn

1st appearance of Roxy Rocket

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Winner of the 'Best Single Issue' Harvey Award

Featuring 'White Christmas,' by Paul Dini, considered one of the best Mr. Freeze stories of all time

Featuring 'The Harley and The Ivy' by Paul Dini, a classic Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy story

4th appearance of Harley Quinn in comics, went on-sale the same day as Batman Adventures #28

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4th appearance of Harley Quinn, went on-sale the same day as Batman Adventures: Holiday Special #1

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Pin-up art featuring Harley Quinn and the Joker

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1st appearance of Harley Quinn in the main DC comic book storytelling universe

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2nd appearance of Harley Quinn in the main DC comic book storytelling universe

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3rd appearance of Harley Quinn in the main DC comic book storytelling universe

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Cover art by Staz Johnson featuring Harley Quinn

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Premiere issue of the first Harley Quinn ongoing series

Preview ⋅ DC ⋅ 2000

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Retailer preview of Harley Quinn #1 (2000)

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First team-up of Harley Quinn, Catwoman and Poison Ivy in the mainstream DC universe or more accurately, the first time the three characters appeared in the same panels

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Adaptation of the 2000 Batman Beyond animated film

DC ⋅ 2001

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Harley Quinn pitches an idea for a TV show that would feature Harley, Poison Ivy and Catwoman

The team-up of the three characters is imagined as Harley explains her idea but does not actually occur

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Origin of Harley Quinn, her time working at Arkham Asylum as a psychiatrist

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1st appearance of Harley Quinn as Batgirl

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First team-up title featuring Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy

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Cover art by Jae Lee

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Cover art by Terry Dodson

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Cover art by Terry Dodson

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Cover art by Shane Glines featuring Harley Quinn

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1st cover appearance of Harley Quinn without her costume

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Final issue in a three-part miniseries

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Wedding of Harley Quinn and the Joker, is interrupted

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Team-up of Harley Quinn, Catwoman and Poison Ivy in the DC Animated Universe

Copies ordered by retailers: 6,609

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Unofficial Gotham City Sirens team-up with Catwoman, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy

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1st team appearance of Gotham City Sirens: Catwoman, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy

🔮 DC Possibilities: Gunn is probably the only one who can attract Margot Robbie back to the Harley Quinn role and create a blockbuster female team action movie of which there are few

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3rd appearance of Gaggy the Clown

Cover connects to issues #6 and #7

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One-shot narrated by The Joker

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Final issue

Cover art by Guillem March

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1st team appearance Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn, King Shark, Deadshot

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Origin of Harley Quinn

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Origin of Harley Quinn

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1st appearance of Harley as an old lady, not in costume

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1st team appearance of the roller derby team, The Brooklyn Bruisers: Bowling Bell, Skye Scraper, Summer Daze, Tanya Tank

1st appearance Queenie and Big Tony

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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes

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Uncensored variant cover art by Adam Hughes, distributed by Loot Chest subscription box service

German edition, different from the U.S. version in that Harley Quinn does not appear to be wearing underwear

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Variant cover art by Amanda Conner

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Variant "Steampunk" cover art by Tommy Lee Edwards

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1st team appearance of Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn, Black Manta, Deathstroke, Deadshot, Duela Dent

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1st team appearance of the Gang of Harleys: Carli Quinn, Hanuquinn, Harley Queens, Harvey Quinn, Harlem Harley and Bolly Quinn

1st cameo appearance of Harley Sinn, not in costume

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Variant cover art by Dave Johnson

Cover art inspired by Elvis Presley's film 'Jailhouse Rock'

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Team-up with Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy

Diamond Exclusive ⋅ DC ⋅ 2015

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Variant cover art by Amanda Conner

2015 Diamond Retailer Roundtable meeting giveaway

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Variant cover art by Terry Dodson

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Promotional mini-comic packaged with Splat hair dye

350,000 units produced

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