Holy smokes! Even Superman thinks this SHOCKING Gotham villain can beat Batman!
Batman's Equal: Harley Quinn, According to Superman Himself!
Batman. A master planner and fighter. Seriously one of the best in the entire DC Universe. But get this:Superman himself says someone isjust as good in a fight. And this isn’t some joke! The amazing comparison really made waves within DC Comics and is noteworthy for how it totally turned people’s opinions around concerning this character, the implications behind such an assessment are truly profound!
We're talking Harley Quinn. Seriously! This totally unexpected reveal comes inHeroes in Crisis #2(byTom KingandClay Mann), which showshow powerful and extremely talented she truly is. We’re going to analyze just what went down.
The Heroes in Crisis Massacre: Harley's Amazing Feat
TheHeroes in Crisisstoryline starts with a seriously messed-up massacre atSanctuary(a safe space for heroes to get therapy). Only two survive:Harley QuinnandBooster Gold. They both blame each other for causing it. So, theTrinity(Superman,Wonder Woman,andBatman) steps in to investigate; discoveringHarley'sfull potential.
The situation itself adds immense drama!Harleyis cornered by theTrinity; they all think she’s going down! Butnope! She totally stealsWonder Woman'slasso! She then easily defeatsBatman, andfinally, she takes downSupermanwith kryptonite! That alone should demonstrate that Harley's abilities are far greater than might be implied based on most people's initial reaction. Those surprise actions are seriously awesome; completely surprising everyone including Superman, demonstrating Harley Quinn's deep understanding of each individual involved!
Harley Quinn's Secret Weapon: Her Mind
It seems unbelievable. ButHarleyisn't just crazy. She’s a supremely skilled psychologist and understands human behavior far better than most people involved! She uses this to predict what her opponents will do before they do! For example, in that major clash:
- She predicts thatWonder Womanwould attempt conversation before combat and uses it as a setup to seize the lasso.
- KnowingBatman'sparanoia and contingency plans, she anticipates him possessing kryptonite againstSuperman.
This is really what makes that situation so unique; and the strategy is what really elevates that moment into something noteworthy. This is further evidenced inHarley Quinn #10(2001), defeatingCassandra Cain(thebest fighter in the Bat-Family) using her real name, showing just how talented Harley truly is.
Superman's Verdict: A Shocking Comparison
Superman's reaction? “Harley Quinn's the only Gotham villain who can fightBatmanhead-to-head." This really hammers inHarley'sunbelievable skill and completely shifts opinions. Those implications alone have huge consequences on how other writers might incorporate and utilize this aspect for her character’s development in various future storylines and potential plot development!
Conclusion: A Gotham Villain Who Deserves Her Due!
ThatHeroes in Crisismoment totally changed everything! Harley Quinnwent from “crazy girlfriend” to this unbelievably talented strategist and master fighter! And that’s precisely the point that many fans and critics were highlighting after the conclusion of thatHeroes in Crisisstoryline! Superman'sassessment hammers this in – this proves it's not about superhuman abilities but sheer brilliance! The unexpected triumph demonstrates her cunning and her expertise within the world of psychology. And with those changed opinions and increased levels of recognition concerning the specific skillset this character possesses. And she’s not just that: her more heroic endeavors followingHeroes in Crisisreally further hammer in that important narrative point that has greatly influenced how Harley Quinn might possibly be further developed.