Harley Quinn: biography, photos, quotes. History of Harley Quinn

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

In anticipation of the release of the new film "Suicide Squad", which is scheduled to premiere in 2016, inspired viewers are already curious about the characters they will see on the screen next summer. And while the well-known Joker intrigues only with a new actor and "chips" that he (by the way, Jared Leto will play him in "Squad …") will bring to this image, the rest of the characters remain a big mystery to fans. Of course, true fans have long been rubbing their hands, waiting for other interpretations of their idols, but most of the world has no idea what they are. However, even avid amateurs sometimes need to flip through the biographies of their idols again.

The phenomenal Margot Robbie in the role of Harley Quinn shocked everyone in the recently shown trailer, arousing the interest of the audience not only in herself, but also in her heroine. A few frames did their job, forever settling the blonde inthe hearts of those who saw her.

Who is this Harley Quinn, whose image is a little crazy, but so attractive? Let's find out!

Basic information about Harley Quinn

The crazy beauty's full name sounds like Harleen Francis Quinzel. It becomes clear that the well-known pseudonym was obtained by discarding the endings from the original name and surname. By the way, Harley Quinn is not the only pseudonym of the Joker's girlfriend, although the most accustomed. She also used the nickname simply Harl, or the Cupid of Crime. She is also called the Joker's Helper, as can be clearly seen from the previous sentence.

Harley's well-known personality belongs to the New Earth universe, where she stands on the fundamentally evil side as an opponent of Batman and Catwoman.

Family Information

Harleen Quinzel was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA. She has a father and mother - Nick and Sharon, as well as a brother Barry. Nikki and Jenny Quinzel are Harleen's nephews.

Harley Quinn: Biography

As an intern at Arkham Mental Hospital, Harleen Quinzel performed sessions with the Joker. The villain's charisma made young Harleen fall in love with him, and she helped the maniac over and over again in his escapes. Once she was caught, and from Dr. Arkham she turned into a patient.

No Man's Land

At the time of the events of No Man's Land, Harley Quinn was a cameo character, but during the same period, her image began to be created.

So, using the troubled times to her advantage, then Harleen Quinzel managed to escape from the hospital. She also found the Harlequin costume and won the fight with the Penguin, was noticed by the Joker and spent some time with the maniac.

Ultimately, the villain sent Harley to Robinson Park.

Harley and Poison Ivy

Falling almost on her head to Poison Ivy, Harley ended up in the arms of a red-haired beast. Beast came out of her, and also gave Quinn superpowers, which she received with the help of a special juice.

Poison Ivy hoped to take revenge on the Joker with the help of his ex-girlfriend, but the plan failed: Harley not only reunited with her lover, but also helped him in the worst crime - the murder of Commissioner Gordon's wife. Before these events, she distinguished herself by getting into a fight with Batman.

Prison

A term in prison embittered Harley - here she met with Catwoman and planned to use her for her own benefit. The plan involved escaping (succeeded) and killing Commissioner Gordon (was thwarted by Batman).

Harley couple reunion - Joker

Harley returned to the Joker when he became Emperor. The maniac even jokingly kissed her, turning Quinn into a constellation.

When the Joker received powers from Deimos, becoming the avatar of Chaos, Poison Ivy instead of Erenei became the goddess of Discord, and Scarecrow, replacing Phobos, learned to command Fear itself, the trinity decided to sacrifice Harley in the name of Ares. After being rescued by Wonder Woman and other heroes, Quinn remained on the side of evil, while not holding a grudge against any of the listed villains.

Harley Rising

When the Joker was in Slab prison, it was Harley who became the leader of the gang. Because of this, despite the fact that Quinn tried to get her lover out of captivity, the Joker shot her at the first opportunity. After it turned out that instead of Harl, the villain encroached on the life of Poison Ivy. Quinn, having learned about such a betrayal, broke off relations with the maniac.

Death and resurrection

Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy have been together for a while - the two of them went to Metropolis, and they fought Superman together. Then Harley died: her soul was released from Hell by the demon Etrigan, and the Martian Manhunter and Zatanna returned the villainess to the same her body.

Arkham

Being in a psychiatric hospital, Harley Quinn asked for rehabilitation more than once. She got it in an unexpected way: the ventriloquist and Scar, who were planning a robbery, kidnapped the Joker's girlfriend, the same, in response, handed over a couple to Batman, and she herself went free.

Another reunion

The story of Harley Quinn remembers repeated returns to the Joker - a strong love for the notorious maniac made her return to him once again. But the villain did not appreciate the grand gesture and again tried to kill Harley. The enraged girl shot her lover in the shoulder and left him.

The Secret Six

Harley Quinn spent a short time in the Secret Six gang. Together with the rest of the gang, she participated in missions in Baku and Rio. Failing the last due to the Rag Doll (also a member"sixes"), Harley left the team.

Countdown

Harley Quinn freed comedy muse Thalia from Apokolips during the Countdown and, along with Holy Robinson and Mary Marvel, received powers from her.

Glory was not only won by the villainess Harley when she fought with the troops of Good Granny.

Girl Trinity

Unexpected joining forces: Poison Ivy, Catwoman, Harley Quinn - formed after the probable death of Batman.

Their team battled Bone Breaker, Gaggy (Joker's First Mate), Dr. Aesop, Catwoman's crazy sister.

Later, Harley Quinn wanted to destroy the one who ruined her life - the Joker. But the murder failed, as the girl again fell for the charisma of the villain, because of which she was once again taken to Arkham. Poison Ivy, realizing that she loves Harley Quinn, helped her escape from the hospital, despite the fact that Harley beat her. Catwoman told both the secret that all the members of the team were safe only thanks to Batman's protection. After that, the girls went their separate ways.

Suicide Squad

After restarting the universe, Harley Quinn found herself in the Suicide Squad.

Appearance

The image of Harley Quinn, whose photo is presented here, apparently underwent changes in various variations.

So, the original version implied the presence of the Harlequin costume - it remained canonical until the restart of the universe. This, however, did not negate the fact that, in addition to comics (in games, TV shows, movies), Harley did notlooked different.

So, Harley Quinn (photos make this clear) at one time wore dresses, skirts, leather jackets, and short shorts. It was common for the creators of her image to either return or again take away her clown hat from the villain. In gloomy games, for example, the image turned from cheerful to more ascetic.

In the Suicide Squad, Harley got short shorts, a T-shirt and fishnet tights. The look is completed with heels, which the agile and fast Quinn has never worn before. 2016 will show how this innovation will help the villain.

Weapons

About what Harley Quinn uses in battle: there are also some new items here. Until a certain time, she was credited with a passion for dynamite, it is also known that she regularly used a metal sledgehammer in battles, in her current appearance, Quinn does not part with a bat.

Forces

Harley is immune to any toxins, even being touched by Poison Ivy (perhaps this is what fuels Ivy's passion for Quinn). She has the ability of a psychologist, and the villain is also known as an Olympic-level gymnast.

Overall impression

There has always been something memorable about Quinn, and even now, no matter how many times she has changed her appearance, her madness continues to attract, and for fans she remains the good old (read "evil") Harley. In some interpretations, she was the naive lover of the Joker, in the never-made Batman movie, Quinn was supposed to be his daughter and be played by Madonna, in the games shegloomy - more than in the comics, and there was even an interpretation in which not a single word was uttered by Harley. Harley Quinn quotes are not as famous as the same Joker, and perhaps not so memorable. But maybe Suicide Squad will change that? After all, what was worth her phrase: "I hope you have insurance!" - in the trailer.