Harley Quinn

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Harley Quinn (哈莉奎茵)
Alias(es)	Queen; Dr. Harley
Species/Race	Enhanced human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Birds of Prey; Star Labs' Gotham branch
Occupation/Role	Gotham gang leader; former psychiatrist; vigilante/criminal operative
Status	Active
First Appearance	21

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Poison Ivy enhancement	208	Identifies herself as an ordinary person who had previously been enhanced once by Poison Ivy, but considers it insufficient.
Phoenix Force enhancement	228	Li Ang channels life energy into her body, strengthening her physique and granting telepathy.

Background / History

Harley is first found unconscious from heavy drinking in Gotham's abandoned Black Liquor Factory, surrounded by unconscious gang members. On waking, she attacks Li Ang before begging him to help her regain the Joker's affection; Li Ang tells her that the Joker does not love her. 21

After the Joker publicly cuts ties with her, rival gangs treat Harley as vulnerable and begin targeting her. She adopts a red-and-blue outfit inspired by Li Ang's description, declaring it the “new Harley Quinn” and a break from her former Joker-associated image. 25

Harley becomes closely involved with Li Ang and attempts to insert herself into Kara's life as a mother figure. Although Kara initially rejects her, Harley continues to call herself Kara's godmother and shows protectiveness toward both Kara and later Ciri and Rachel. 23 25 36

Following Black Mask's fall, Harley assumes control of the Upper East Side and grows into a major force in Gotham's underworld. Her organization later takes over the Iceberg Lounge after Penguin's arrest. 39 101 154

Appearance

Harley is a tall blonde woman with a notably pale, altered complexion. She is described as 1.7 meters tall, with long legs and a striking figure. 23 103

• Usually wears her blonde hair in twin tails with red-and-blue-dyed ends. 25 103
• Her redesigned outfit includes a white bustier, red-and-blue jacket, matching shorts, fishnet stockings, and ankle boots. 25
• Uses lighter facial powder than her former Joker-era makeup, red lipstick, eyeliner, and a heart drawn on her face. 25
• Carries and fights with a baseball bat. 84 100
• Also wears varied casual and formal outfits, including a pink vest with yellow bell-bottoms and a black-and-red slit dress. 53 103

Personality

Harley is impulsive, theatrical, possessive, and difficult for others to predict. She acts on sudden ideas, enjoys chaos and pranks, and frequently changes her stated goals—from wanting to be a good person to loudly insisting she is Gotham's “baddest bitch.” 70 98 101

Despite her violent behavior and criminal methods, Harley is intensely devoted to people she considers hers. She seeks Li Ang's affection, develops maternal feelings toward Kara, Ciri, and Rachel, and is willing to take serious risks for them. 23 36 84 244 Her former dependence on the Joker steadily gives way to open mockery and rejection of him. 76 78

Harley is also intelligent in unconventional ways. Her psychiatric background lets her see through Angela's false instability, and she uses Arkham's environment and a staged injection to pressure Angela into revealing information. 145 147 148

Abilities & Skills

Acrobatics and Agility

Harley possesses exceptional mobility, balance, and reflexes.

• Dodges and weaves through gang gunfire while airborne after Li Ang throws her into combat. 26
• Uses acrobatic movement and improvised weapons to quickly defeat multiple gang members. 26
• Moves across ice “like an excellent figure skater” during the raid on Mr. Freeze's manor. 92
• Can use an opponent's weapon as a vaulting pole to disarm and pressure them. 68

Hand-to-Hand Combat

Harley is an effective close-quarters fighter against ordinary criminals and underlings.

• Uses a wooden stick or baseball bat to incapacitate gang members. 26
• Coordinated with Huntress against enhanced enemies by exploiting the tubes supplying their drug. 77
• Her combat ability is insufficient against stronger opponents such as Batman or Mr. Freeze in powered armor. 26 84 92

Telepathy

Following Li Ang's enhancement, Harley gains telepathy. 228

• Can use her new ability playfully to disturb Ciri and Poison Ivy. 228
• The context does not document its combat range, precision, or limitations.

Psychiatric Insight

Harley retains professional psychiatric knowledge and uses it manipulatively.

• Identifies Angela's attempt to feign mental instability. 145
• Uses her former position and reputation as a psychiatrist to have Angela admitted to Arkham Asylum. 146
• Engineers a fear-based interrogation to draw out Angela's true story. 147

Criminal Leadership and Negotiation

Harley can organize territory, command underlings, and negotiate ruthlessly.

• Takes over Black Mask's former territory and later the Iceberg Lounge. 39 101
• Negotiates with Deathstroke by holding his family as leverage, then hires him to kill his original employer for $50 million. 155
• Builds a gang powerful enough that Deathstroke avoids confronting her organization without payment. 154

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Baseball bat — Harley's signature melee weapon; effective against ordinary opponents but destroyed by Penguin's weaponized umbrella. 84 100
• Vintage Ford — Bought for one dollar. 64
• Iceberg Lounge — Acquired from Penguin and used as a venue for Harley and her allies. 101 103

Relationships

• Li Ang — Romantic partner and closest ally. Harley becomes attached to him after separating from the Joker, seeks his approval, and receives her telepathic enhancement from him. 47 53 228
• The Joker — Former lover and controlling influence. Harley originally seeks his love but later mocks him, rejects him, and declares their relationship over. 21 76 78
• Poison Ivy (Pamela) — Best friend, former romantic partner, frequent collaborator, and Harley's most enduring confidante. Their friendship began when Harley worked at Arkham Asylum. 28 102 155
• Kara Zor-El — Li Ang's goddaughter, whom Harley persistently tries to treat as her own daughter. Their relationship begins hostile but softens after Kara witnesses Harley's actions against Black Mask. 23 36
• Ciri — One of Li Ang's goddaughters. Harley initially dislikes her but later treats her as part of the household. 39 150
• Rachel Rose — A girl Harley tries to protect and later investigates Angela's connection to; Harley is prepared to fight Three Palaces to protect her. 25 147 244
• Black Canary (Dinah Laurel Lance) — Initially a territorial rival whom Harley tries to treat as Li Ang's “gift”; they later form a tentative alliance in the Birds of Prey. 68 70
• Huntress (Helena Bertinelli) — Birds of Prey teammate. Harley and Huntress work together against Silence's enhanced men and Mr. Freeze. 77 92
• Batwoman (Kate Kane) — Ally with a conflicted view of Harley, repeatedly insisting Harley acts like a hero despite Harley's objections. 101 147
• Mr. Freeze — Territorial enemy who freezes Harley during their first confrontation; Harley later leads a team into his manor and negotiates using Poison Ivy's help for Nora. 84 92
• Penguin — Criminal rival whose Iceberg Lounge Harley seizes after defeating his operation. 100 101

Story Role / Major Arcs

Separation from the Joker

Harley's rejection by the Joker leaves her drunk, unstable, and exposed to Gotham's gangs. Her relationship with Li Ang gives her a new attachment and gradually breaks the Joker's hold over her. 21 25 47 78

Upper East Side and Black Mask Conflict

Harley tries to recruit Kara into schemes meant to ease Li Ang's financial burden, learns Black Mask is behind attempts to capture her, and confronts Gotham's shifting criminal power structure. 29 30 39

Formation of the Birds of Prey

After clashing with Black Canary, Harley proposes that they work together against Gotham's criminals. She recruits Huntress into the emerging team, and later names the group the Birds of Prey after the conflict with Hush and the Joker. 70 77 78

Iceberg Lounge Takeover

Harley leads Black Canary, Huntress, and Poison Ivy against Penguin's Iceberg Lounge. The operation ends with Penguin and Sophia Falcone arrested and Harley receiving ownership of the venue. 100 101

Arkham Investigation

Harley sees through Angela's deception, has her confined in Arkham, and extracts information about Rachel's connection to Three Palaces. She ultimately treats the threat personally after learning Rachel may be used as a medium. 145 146 147 148

Star Labs and World-Level Threats

Although upset at being publicly labeled a superhero, Harley joins Star Labs' Gotham branch to retain influence in the city. As larger threats emerge, she asks Li Ang for power, gains telepathy, and prepares to protect Rachel from Three Palaces. 194 208 228 244

Notable Quotes

“Actually, I've always wanted to be a good person.” 70

“I'm the baddest bitch in Gotham. I'm Harley Quinn. I'm impulsive, I kiss whoever I want!” 101

“If he dares to mess with Rachel, I'll smash him to pieces.” 244

Trivia

• Harley calls herself “Queen.” 23
• She initially claims to be both Li Ang's girlfriend and the Joker's daughter. 23
• Her former job as a psychiatrist is one of the things she most resents losing because of the Joker. 147
• She is briefly mistaken for a cosplayer by New York fans because she lacks obvious superpowers at the time. 150
• Harley's desire for power stems partly from feeling inferior beside Poison Ivy's connection to the Green. 208