DC says Harley Quinn isn't either a villain or a hero.
Regarding character growth, not many have followed Harley Quinn's crazy trip from her arrival into the DC Universe. Harley was notoriously the sidekick for the Joker, more than ready to cause havoc with him. But Harley chose to forge her own route in the world after at last bidding him farewell. She was a solitary villain for some time, then drafted into Task Force X and subsequently compelled into an anti-Hero. But Harley Quinn has lately begun to partner with heroes like Power Girl, Wonder Woman, and even Batman.
Although Harley Quinn's "Sorting Ceremony" moment is really humorous, it should be mentioned that the background narrative is a dream and Harley hasn't encountered the actual Scales of Justice (assuming it indeed exists). Still, this narrative highlights Harley Quinn's alignment really nicely. She's gone back and forth between hero and villain so much that it's difficult to classify her exactly. Harley would naturally ally herself with whatever side Poison Ivy is on, of course. DC Comics believes Harley Quinn is too complicated a figure to characterize in a vacuum though.
DC Resolves the Harley Quinn 'Hero or Villain' Fan Argument, But the Solution Is Complicated
Now Harley Quinn is facing something that will define her actual affiliation, fans have argued whether she should be seen as a villain or Hero.
She has been both a villain and a hero; now, DC Comics is weighing in on the actual nature of Harley Quinn in the argument. Although Harley has a rather troubled history, she has also developed really significantly. A fresh narrative offers some indication of what Harley Quinn should really be categorized as.
Harley Quinn transcends mere Hero or Villain.
Actually, most people are neither good or bad; rather, a superhero universe usually confines individuals into one either side. But Harley has been all over the hero/villain spectrum, hence it's difficult to determine which, if either, side she fits. Indeed, Harley Quinn is anarchy incarnate and she does enjoy crime. She is far from a conventional 'evil,' though, and has a kind heart. For now, it could just be simplest to claim that Harley Quinn would be equally suited for "hero" and "villain".
DC Comics currently have Harley Quinn #40 on sale.
In Grace Ellis and Hannah Templer's "Harley Quinn and the Scales of Justice" backstory for Harley Quinn #40, Harley is admitted into the magical institution Quintessence Academy of Vice and Virtue, which separates its students into The Golden Eagle Association and the Society of Rat Bastards.
Harley must stand on the Scales of Justice to determine her department of expertise. She does and the scale cannot classify Harley Quinn as either "Good" or "Evil." Harley picks a side for herself and teams with the Rat Bastards, under Poison Ivy's leadership.
The Harley Quinn: Legal Scales
Harley Quinn #40 (2024)
The narrative represents the most recent contribution to a long line of Harley Quinn comics. Since her debut, the character has been somewhat well-known; hence, this new one is much awaited. The new show will have fresh adventures, personalities, and narratives.
