The character's alias is a play on the stock character Harlequin from the 16th-century theater commedia dell'arte.ДЇollowing her introduction to the DC Universe in 1999, Harley Quinn was depicted as a frequent accomplice and lover of the Joker as well as the best friend of fellow supervillain Poison Ivy. Harleen Quinzel who fell in love with the Joker, her patient, eventually becoming his accomplice and lover. Quinn's origin story features her as a former psychiatrist at Gotham City's Arkham Asylum named Dr. While originally intended to appear in one episode, Quinn became a recurring character within the DC Animated Universe as the Joker's sidekick and love interest, and was adapted into DC Comics' Batman comic book canon, beginning with the one-shot Batman: Harley Quinn #1 (October 1999).

Quinn was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm as a comic relief henchwoman for the supervillain Joker in Batman: The Animated Series, and debuted in its 22nd episode, ' Joker's Favor', on September 11, 1992. Harley Quinn is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Enhanced strength, durability, stamina, reflexes, and agility.The Batman Adventures #12 (September 1993, non-canon)Д«atman: Harley Quinn #1 (October 1999, canon) Promotional illustration for Suicide Squad (vol.

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