Harley Quinn

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Harley Quinn
Alias(es)	Queen; self-proclaimed “Gotham’s baddest bitch” 23 101
Species/Race	Human; physically enhanced by Poison Ivy’s serum 27
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Birds of Prey; S.T.A.R. Labs’ Gotham branch; Li Ang’s household 78 115 194
Occupation/Role	Former psychiatrist; Upper Eastside gang leader; vigilante/crimefighter 84 101 145
Status	Active 328
First Appearance	Chapter 23

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Poison Ivy serum enhancement	27	Ivy’s earlier serum enhanced Harley’s strength and speed and granted resistance to most toxins.
Telepathic enhancement	228	Li Ang channels life force and spiritual energy into Harley, further strengthening her body and awakening telepathy.

Background / History

Harley formerly worked as a psychiatrist, a job she believes the Joker cost her. Their relationship was exploitative rather than loving; after leaving him, she becomes vulnerable to Gotham criminals who had feared the Joker’s protection. 25 28 84 145

She enters Li Ang’s life and immediately installs herself in his home, calling him “Daddy” and insisting on becoming Kara’s godmother. Though Kara rejects the claim, Harley grows sincerely protective of her and begins treating her as a daughter. 23 29 31

Li Ang helps Harley abandon her Joker-associated clown costume for a red-and-blue look with twin ponytails, lighter makeup, red lipstick, and a heart painted on her cheek. Harley regards the makeover as the birth of a “new” Harley Quinn separate from her past. 25

Appearance

Harley is a tall, long-legged blonde woman, described as approximately 1.7 meters tall. Her appearance shifts between casual elegance and flamboyant red-and-blue costuming. 23

• Signature twin ponytails, often with red-and-blue tips. 25 103
• Red-and-blue jacket and shorts, fishnet stockings, short boots, and a white corset-style top. 25
• Lighter foundation than her former Joker-era makeup, with red lipstick, eyeliner, and a cheek heart. 25
• Uses formal black-and-red gowns for special occasions. 103
• Frequently carries a baseball bat. 31 84

Personality

Harley is impulsive, provocative, possessive, and driven by amusement. She readily starts fights, blurts out threats, and treats danger as entertainment, but she is also highly adaptable when a situation turns against her. 23 70 99

Her morality is erratic rather than conventionally malicious. Harley initially frames robbery and violent retaliation as helping Li Ang or “cleaning up” Gotham; later, she insists that eliminating anyone she labels bad would make her a good person. 29 70 She resists being called a hero even after the public credits her with making Gotham safer. 101 194

Harley is intensely loyal to those she accepts as family. Her attachment to Li Ang replaces her former dependence on Joker, while her concern for Kara, Ciri, and Rachel repeatedly shapes her actions. 78 84 146 148

Abilities & Skills

Enhanced Physiology

Poison Ivy’s serum grants Harley superior physical traits, allowing her to overwhelm ordinary gang members and perform acrobatic evasions.

• Enhanced strength and speed. 27
• Resistance to most toxins. 27
• Exceptional agility; she dodges gunfire while airborne and moves like an acrobat. 26
• Can defeat ordinary thugs with improvised weapons or her baseball bat. 26 31
• Her physical advantages do not compensate for her lack of systematic combat training against skilled opponents such as Black Mask. 31 32

Telepathy

Li Ang’s enhancement awakens Harley’s ability to hear others’ thoughts.

• Detected Poison Ivy’s jealousy immediately after gaining the power. 228
• Initially treats the ability like a new toy, repeatedly using it on those around her. 228

Combat

Harley favors aggressive close-quarters attacks, improvisation, and overwhelming pressure.

• Uses a baseball bat as her primary weapon and punctuates strikes with baseball-themed calls such as “Home run!” 26 31
• Can coordinate with Poison Ivy, Black Canary, and Huntress in group battles. 31 77 100
• Her direct attacks can be anticipated or countered by trained enemies and advanced technology. 31 84 100

Psychiatry and Manipulation

Harley retains professional psychiatric knowledge and uses it for intimidation and psychological games.

• Exploits her former authority as a psychiatrist to declare Angela insane and commit her to Arkham Asylum. 145 146
• Recognizes how to exploit curiosity, fear, and emotional vulnerabilities in others. 146 155
• Can convincingly feign lingering attachment to Joker in order to mislead Hush. 73 74

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Baseball bat — Harley’s preferred melee weapon; frequently destroyed or lost during stronger confrontations. 31 77 100
• 1974 Ford — Bought by Harley for one dollar because it could carry Li Ang and the household more easily than a 1968 Alfa Romeo. 64
• Red-and-blue costume — Her post-Joker identity, designed with Li Ang’s help. 25
• Policewoman uniform and handcuffs — Used in a playful arrest scenario with Li Ang. 283

Relationships

• Li Ang — Romantic partner and the central figure in Harley’s new life; her former fixation on Joker is replaced by devotion to him. 28 78 84
• Poison Ivy / Pamela — Best friend and former lover; Ivy enhanced Harley with serum, remains emotionally close to her, and later joins her household. 27 28 112 115
• Kara Zor-El — Harley claims Kara as her goddaughter or daughter despite persistent objections; their hostile beginning gradually develops into mutual attachment. 23 36 84 85
• Ciri — Member of Harley’s found family; Harley thinks of Ciri while fearing death after Mr. Freeze freezes her. 84
• Rachel Roth — Another of Harley’s adopted daughters in practice; Harley refuses to let Angela meet Rachel and seeks to protect her from Trigon-related danger. 146 148
• Joker — Former abuser and manipulator. Harley ultimately rejects him completely and refuses to free him. 28 76 78
• Black Canary / Dinah Lance — Former territorial rival turned Birds of Prey ally; Harley is impressed by Canary Cry and recruits her into a team. 69 70
• Huntress / Helena Bertinelli — Recruited by Harley into the Birds of Prey after Harley persuades the lone vigilante that cooperation is necessary in Gotham. 77
• Batwoman / Kate Kane — Uneasy ally who comes to regard Harley as a good person despite Harley’s objections. 101 148
• Donna Troy — Ally in Gotham who works with Harley against Deathstroke, though she questions Harley’s elaborate revenge schemes. 154 155

Story Role / Major Arcs

Separation from Joker and Joining Li Ang’s Household

Harley breaks from Joker’s influence, moves in with Li Ang, and forces herself into a chaotic family role around Kara. Her new costume marks her attempt to define herself apart from Joker. 23 25 28

Upper Eastside Conflict

After enemies target her following Joker’s abandonment, Harley investigates the attempted kidnapping, confronts Black Mask, and later takes control of the Upper Eastside after his death. 25 30 54 She loses to Black Mask in direct combat because her enhancements cannot overcome his training, but continues to protect Kara even while injured. 31 32

Formation of the Birds of Prey

Harley clashes with Black Canary over the Upper Eastside, then recruits her after witnessing Canary Cry. She later brings Huntress into the group, forming the core of the Birds of Prey. 69 70 77 78

Hush and Joker Arc

Hush attempts to manipulate Harley through Joker, believing her former attachment remains a weakness. Harley exploits this misconception, helps undermine Hush’s plan, and publicly confirms that Joker no longer matters to her. 73 74 76 78

Iceberg Lounge Takeover

Harley attacks Penguin and Sophia Falcone’s forces with the Birds of Prey, seizes ownership of the Iceberg Lounge, and intends it as a romantic gift for Li Ang. Gotham’s police and media nevertheless identify her as a hero for removing two major criminals. 99 100 101

Gotham Power Broker

Harley becomes an influential force in Gotham, using the Birds of Prey, legal pressure, and threats against family members to retaliate against Deathstroke. Her methods reduce crime but blur the line between vigilante justice and gang rule. 154 155 194

Rachel and Trigon Investigation

Harley investigates Angela’s connection to Rachel, has her confined in Arkham, and learns that Rachel can summon Trigon. Although she initially wants to summon and fight the demon, she accepts Li Ang’s warning and shifts toward locating and destroying the summoning temple. 146 148

S.T.A.R. Labs

After Gotham recognizes her as a superhero, Harley joins S.T.A.R. Labs’ Gotham branch and intends to make it her own territory. 194

Pursuit of Greater Power

Feeling inadequate beside Poison Ivy and other superpowered allies, Harley demands greater strength from Li Ang. He later enhances her body and grants her telepathy. 208 228

Notable Quotes

“This is the new Harley Quinn, completely leaving the past behind!” 25

“As long as I kill all the bad people who oppose me, doesn’t that make me a good person?” 70

“I’m Gotham’s baddest bitch.” 101

“The Joker isn’t even worthy of carrying my shoes!” 84

Trivia

• Harley bought her first personally owned car for one dollar. 64
• She chose the Ford over a 1968 Alfa Romeo because the larger vehicle could accommodate the household. 64
• Harley is repeatedly mistaken for a cosplayer in New York until Poison Ivy publicly uses her powers. 150
• She considers her identity as a villain important even when her actions are widely viewed as heroic. 101 194