Margot Robbie recently revealed that she has plans for a reboot But the pirate of the Caribbean No progress. While this disappointed many expecting the film, many fans are wondering when Robbie will return with her other big role as Harley Quinn in the DCU.
While Harley has had many iterations over the years, DCU has been able to create its own unique character. A few key quotes highlight the aspects that make the character Harley Quinn stand out in the DCU, from her anti-hero nature to her wild sense of humor to her tragic side.
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- 1 “Will you live for me?”
- 2 “We all know the saying ‘Behind every successful man there is a bad guy’. Yes that’s me.”
- 3 “We’re the bad guys. That’s what we do.”
- 4 “I threw a tantrum on the street… at the bank.”
- 5 “If we find out you have a personal license plate, you’re dead.”
- 6 “Recently, I made a promise to myself that the next time I have a boyfriend, I’ll watch out for danger signs.”
- 7 “When you have a bad taste in men like me, they don’t go away quietly.”
- 8 “Do you know what a clown is? A clown’s job is to serve.”
- 9 “You make me want to be a less intimidating person.”
- 10 “But I’m the one they should be afraid of! Not you, not Mr. J! Because I’m Harley F***ing Quinn!”
“Will you live for me?”
Joker – The Mercenaries (2016)
Much of Harley’s origins have to do with clowns. This is no different in DCU because suicide squad Recall how the Joker lured Dr. Harleen Quinzel into a life of crime and debauchery.
But the DCU also relies on the fact that it’s a twisted relationship with the Joker as the villain controlling the anti-hero Harley. After first asking Harry if he would die for him, Joker decides it’s too easy and changes his question. This is when Harley surrenders to him, starting the fight for that life later.
“We all know the saying ‘Behind every successful man there is a bad guy’. Yes that’s me.”
Harley Quinn – Bird of Prey (2020)
Despite how she was originally introduced, Harley Quinn is the rare comic book follower smarter than her boss. Joker didn’t do well in the DCU and Harley may have become the most popular character in the cinematic universe.
Over time, Harry also seemed to realize his worth. Though she is considered a loyal servant of the clown suicide squad, bird of preySee her seek independence from him and show that she knows she’s the real bad guy between the two of them.
“We’re the bad guys. That’s what we do.”
Harley Quinn – The Mercenaries (2016)
Although Harley has been a villain on television and in the comics for years, it’s hard not to be charmed by her. This is especially true of the character in the DCU as she can accept her bad side, but she’s so open about it that it’s hard to blame her.
While on a mission with Task Force X, Harley accidentally broke into a store and stole a wallet. When Rick Flag calls her out, she admits it in a way that suggests he shouldn’t expect anything from her.
“I threw a tantrum on the street… at the bank.”
Harley Quinn – The Mercenaries (2021)
Another reason Harley makes a more likable villain is that she doesn’t seem to think what she’s doing is actually bad. Looting stores, blowing things up, and causing mayhem are what she considers a routine.
exist suicide squad, Harley finds herself back in Task Force X with her former teammate Boomerang. When he asked her what she was doing in prison, she dismissed it as a misunderstanding, although it showed she had underestimated it.
“If we find out you have a personal license plate, you’re dead.”
Harley Quinn – The Mercenaries (2021)
Even in a dysfunctional team like the Suicide Squad, Harry can be the weirdest member of all. She’s also the one who seems to have the most fun, treating their life-or-death mission as one big game.
When Rick Flag threatened to kill Thinker if he lied, Harley added in her own crimes, such as personalized license plates and not covering her mouth when she sneezed. This cements her status as a destructive force on the team who can’t take anything for granted.
“Recently, I made a promise to myself that the next time I have a boyfriend, I’ll watch out for danger signs.”
Harley Quinn – The Mercenaries (2021)
Although many believe that Harley Quinn’s only connection to the Joker is in the original comic book, suicide squad Introduce her to a new, very short-lived love. Harley quickly gets into a fight with President Luna, but kills him as soon as she realizes he’s a brutal dictator.
After Luna’s death, Harley calmly explained to him her reasons that she wanted to avoid any more harmful relationships with the villain. It seems her breakup with the Joker also set her on a path to becoming a better person.
“When you have a bad taste in men like me, they don’t go away quietly.”
Harley Quinn – The Mercenaries (2021)
With Harry playing such an important role in the DCU and the Joker playing such a small role, it’s interesting that he was recast as a plain bad ex-boyfriend. However, the damage he did to Harley was certainly palpable.
For all her joy and wild energy, Halle can also be filled with sadness at times. She lamented being attracted to the type of man that not only abused her but also couldn’t get away with it. This makes her a more sympathetic version of Harley than anyone else.
“Do you know what a clown is? A clown’s job is to serve.”
Harley Quinn – Bird of Prey (2020)
There have been plenty of funny moments in the long history of Harley and Joker’s relationship. But it’s good that DCU allowed her to stand on her own and be her own character.
Of course, she must first accept the fact that the world sees her as a subordinate of the Joker. It was another glimpse of a sad side of Harley Quinn, but it also became the impetus to make a name for herself.
“You make me want to be a less intimidating person.”
Harley Quinn – Bird of Prey (2020)
Harley Quinn has repeatedly done heroic actions in DC Comics. DCU accepts her redeeming side, making her more of a villain than a full-fledged villain. After connecting with Cassandra Cain, Harley admitted she was inspired to be better.
However, it’s also clear that part of what makes Halle so funny is her willingness to do bad. So her self-improvement for the sake of being “less scary” strikes the perfect balance between good and bad.
“But I’m the one they should be afraid of! Not you, not Mr. J! Because I’m Harley F***ing Quinn!”
Harley Quinn – Bird of Prey (2020)
bird of prey See what happens when there’s no Joker in Harley’s corner. She’s impregnable in Gotham because no one wants to outsmart the Joker, but after they break up, she’s forced to be alone.
However, she was able to show others and herself that she didn’t need the Joker to be the only Harley Quinn. She is a confident and dangerous character, ready to step out from behind the shadow of others and wreak havoc on her own.