Harley Quinn

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The multiverse would be a much less lively place without the hijinks and shenanigans of the former Dr. Harleen Quinzel, the one and only Clown Princess of Crime.

Sometimes love can make people do crazy things. Other times? It drives them completely insane. Such is the case with Harley Quinn, formerly Dr. Harleen Quinzel. A promising psychologist and intern at Arkham Asylum in Gotham City, Harleen was given the chance to get up close and personal with the Joker, an experience that wound up ending…badly. Harleen became obsessed with her subject, and after falling madly in love with the Clown Prince of Crime, she helped him escape the asylum.

Her love for the Joker inspired Harleen to adopt a new identity, that of Harley Quinn, the Joker’s sidekick-slash-love interest—whether he wanted one or not. (Most of the time? He did not.)

In time, Harley came to realize the Joker was holding her back and she struck out on her own. She became an entrepreneur and a member of several slightly less-than-reputable super teams (including the Suicide Squad), Gotham City’s all-girl gang the Gotham City Sirens, and a traveling sideshow. Along the way Harley has become one of the most popular super-villains in the DC Universe, thanks in part to her versatility, charisma and cheery-but-deranged outlook on life.

After all, as Harley would say, if you're going to go a little crazy, you may as well sit back and enjoy the ride!

Character Facts

Powers:

complete unpredictability, superhuman agility, skilled fighter, intelligence, emotional manipulation, immunity to toxins

First Appearance:

BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES (1992)

Base of Operations:

Gotham City

Occupation:

Former psychiatrist

Real Name:

Harleen Quinzel

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Harley Quinn GALLERY

HARLEY QUINN #14 cover by Amanda Conner

Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in The Suicide Squad

Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

Harley Quinn from BATMAN: HUSH VOL. 2 (Batman #613) by Jim Lee

NEW SUICIDE SQUAD #4 cover by Jeremy Roberts

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