Harleen Extra

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Harleen Extra

For those of you not too well-versed in the story of Harleen Quinzel, a.k.a. Harley Quinn, the Joker's psychotically awesome girlfriend, I've attached the cover of the comic book that told her origin story, Mad Love, as well as a YouTube video which has the origin scenes in the cartoon version of "Mad Love" from Batman the Animated Series.




A side note of intrest:  Harleen, or I should say "Harley," not unlike Chloe Sullivan, did not start out in the comic book canon.  Originally, she was a walk-on character in the Animated Series, only supposed to appear in one episode.  But, like Chloe, writers and fans alike fell in love with her.  She gained renown, an origin, and a role in the comic book universe, making a name for herself that no one would ever forget.

Not to mention she's the only girl who'd ever be able to get away with calling the Joker "Puddin'."  She's a one of a kind, kickass Supervillainess, and as her fans like to put it, "the only fangirl to ever get her man."

Did I mention the Joker can't tie his shoes without her?

And one more for fun that won't let me embed.  This video shows how much the Joker comes to depend on Harley.

Joker Needs Harley

Comments

[kitmerlot1213.livejournal.com]

Thanks for posting all of this info on Harley Quinn--I didn't know that much about the character before your fic.

[superri.livejournal.com]

I remember watching these episodes ages ago! Harley has always been one of my favorites. I tend to read and not review but I really love your Harleen fic and am excited to see where it goes next.

[gracemis.livejournal.com]

I really love the DCAU. Bruce Timm and Paul Dini did some good work including Harley as an original character. I'm really enjoying your use of her in your fic.

Thanks for posting this info.