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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Comics Scene #31
Starlog
•
1992
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Vol. 2
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Preview appearance of Harley Quinn in a magazine article about Batman Animated Adventures, predates Batman Adventures #12
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Preview appearance of Harley Quinn in a magazine article about Batman Animated Adventures, predates Batman Adventures #12
Batman TAS: Almost Got 'Im
Golden
•
1993
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Vol. 1
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1st published appearance of Harley Quinn in a children's book called 'Almost Got Im' packaged with an audio cassette
Values reflect sales without the cassette
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1st published appearance of Harley Quinn in a children's book called 'Almost Got Im' packaged with an audio cassette
Values reflect sales without the cassette
Batman Adventures #12
DC
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a standard comic
Batman Adventures: Mad Love Special, The #1
DC
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
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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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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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Origin of Harley Quinn
Prestige format, cardstock cover
First printing, identified by the barcode on back that reads 00111
Batman Adventures Annual #1
DC
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
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3rd appearance of Harley Quinn
1st appearance of Roxy Rocket
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3rd appearance of Harley Quinn
1st appearance of Roxy Rocket
Batman Adventures: Holiday Special #1
DC
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
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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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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
Batman Adventures #28
DC
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
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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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4th appearance of Harley Quinn, went on-sale the same day as Batman Adventures: Holiday Special #1
Batman Chronicles Gallery #1
DC
•
1997
•
Vol. 1
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Pin-up art featuring Harley Quinn and the Joker
Batman: Harley Quinn #1
DC
•
1999
•
Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Harley Quinn in the main DC comic book storytelling universe
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1st appearance of Harley Quinn in the main DC comic book storytelling universe
Detective Comics #737
DC
•
1999
•
Vol. 1
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3rd 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
Batman #570
DC
•
1999
•
Vol. 1
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2nd 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
Catwoman #83
DC
•
2000
•
Vol. 2
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Cover art by Staz Johnson featuring Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn #1
DC
•
2000
•
Vol. 1
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Premiere issue of the first Harley Quinn ongoing series
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Retailer preview of Harley Quinn #1 (2000)
Catwoman #89
DC
•
2001
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Vol. 2
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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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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
Harley Quinn #3
DC
•
2001
•
Vol. 1
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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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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
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
DC
•
2001
•
Vol. 1
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Adaptation of the 2000 Batman Beyond animated film
Harley Quinn #5
DC
•
2001
•
Vol. 1
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Origin of Harley Quinn, her time working at Arkham Asylum as a psychiatrist
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Origin of Harley Quinn, her time working at Arkham Asylum as a psychiatrist
Harley Quinn #10
DC
•
2001
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Harley Quinn as Batgirl
Harley and Ivy: Love on the Lam #1
DC
•
2001
•
Vol. 1
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First team-up title featuring Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy
Harley Quinn Our Worlds At War #1
DC
•
2001
•
Vol. 1
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Cover art by Jae Lee
Harley Quinn #15
DC
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
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Cover art by Terry Dodson
Harley Quinn #20
DC
•
2002
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Vol. 1
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Cover art by Terry Dodson
Gotham Girls #3
DC
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
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Cover art by Shane Glines featuring Harley Quinn
Batman: Harley & Ivy #3
DC
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
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Final issue in a three-part miniseries
Batman Adventures #16
DC
•
2004
•
Vol. 2
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Wedding of Harley Quinn and the Joker, is interrupted
Batman Strikes, The #45
DC
•
2008
•
Vol. 1
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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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Team-up of Harley Quinn, Catwoman and Poison Ivy in the DC Animated Universe
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,609
Detective Comics #850
DC
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
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Unofficial Gotham City Sirens team-up with Catwoman, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy
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Unofficial Gotham City Sirens team-up with Catwoman, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy
Gotham City Sirens #1
DC
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
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First Gotham City Sirens title featuring Harley Quinn, Catwoman and Poison Ivy
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First Gotham City Sirens title featuring Harley Quinn, Catwoman and Poison Ivy
Gotham City Sirens #5
DC
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
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3rd appearance of Gaggy the Clown
Cover connects to issues #6 and #7
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3rd appearance of Gaggy the Clown
Cover connects to issues #6 and #7
Gotham City Sirens #26
DC
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
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Final issue
Cover art by Guillem March
Suicide Squad #1
DC
•
2011
•
Vol. 4
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1st team appearance Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn, King Shark, Deadshot
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1st team appearance Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn, King Shark, Deadshot
Suicide Squad #6
DC
•
2012
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Vol. 4
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Origin of Harley Quinn
Suicide Squad #7
DC
•
2012
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Vol. 4
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Origin of Harley Quinn
Batman Beyond Unlimited #13
DC
•
2013
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Harley as an old lady, not in costume
Harley Quinn #1
DC
•
2014
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Vol. 2
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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
1st appearance of Goat Boy
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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
1st appearance of Goat Boy
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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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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
Scarce, second print
New Suicide Squad #1
DC
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2014
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Vol. 1
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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 Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn, Black Manta, Deathstroke, Deadshot, Duela Dent
Harley Quinn #16
DC
•
2015
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Vol. 2
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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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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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Variant cover art by Dave Johnson
Cover art inspired by Elvis Presley's film 'Jailhouse Rock'
Scooby-Doo Team-Up #12
DC
•
2015
•
Vol. 1
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Team-up with Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy
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Variant cover art by Amanda Conner
2015 Diamond Retailer Roundtable meeting giveaway
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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
Suicide Squad: Suicide Blonde
DC
•
2016
•
Vol. 1
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Promotional mini-comic packaged with Splat hair dye
350,000 units produced
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Promotional mini-comic packaged with Splat hair dye
350,000 units produced
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Cover art by Michael Turner
Aspen Comics exclusive "Puddin" variant
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Cover art by Michael Turner
Aspen Comics exclusive "Puddin" variant
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Variant cover art by Artgerm
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Variant monochromatic cover art by Artgerm
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