Though she is "Still @*&#!#% Looney Tunes, Babe!" Harley Quinn IS NOT a Villain.
At the height of Harley's annoyance at being called a "bad guy" by several heroes and Villains, she straightens the record with Mister Mxyzptlk sadly bearing the most of her anger. Harley boldly declares herself a "upstanding citizen now," expressing her outrage at everyone anticipating the worst from her in a monologue fit for a standing ovation. Mostly, even if she is "Still @*&#% Looney Tunes, babe!" Harley thus firmly states her position: she is not a villain but rather actively trying her best to be on the side of good.
Harley also expresses annoyance in her statement on the presumption that she cannot be loyal to herself and yet a useful part of society. Though expressed somewhat informally, this realization provides a moving window into Harley's nature. It shows that she obviously struggles to overcome this view since others sometimes mix her unique personality with her background of Villainy. Moreover, this comment emphasizes Harley's great knowledge of how people view her and reminds fans of her history as a trained psychiatrist as well as her amazing degree of self-awareness, which beats that of many other characters.
Harley Quinn's moral compass
With her path from villainy to heroism and everything in between, Harley Quinn's moral compass is maybe the most erratic among all DC characters. This naturally has caused fans and other DC stars to wonder: "Is Harley Quinn a villain or a Hero?" Luckily, DC's 80-page Spring Breakout anthology firmly answers this question for those looking for certainty.
With DC's Spring Breakout anthology containing Field Trip by Joey Esposito and Vasco Georgiev, a Harley Quinn-centric tale bursting with laughter and key character developments for the Gotham Siren, spring has here. Aiming to throw an amazing birthday celebration for her fellow Suicide Squad teammate, Harley sets out to free King Shark from Belle Reve Penitentiary.
The Trip Harley Quinn's Journey to Be Seen as More Than Just a Villain Won't Be Easy
Harley's most major obstacle in moving from villain to hero is other people's impressions. She still encounters mistrust from characters like Zatanna and Green Lantern even if she has made great progress in character development—that is, separating herself from Joker, building a loving connection with Poison Ivy, and acting heroically. Their responses upon meeting her serves as a sobering reminder that Harley had to keep striving to reinterpret her as villainy's instant association. Those who welcome this new age of Harley Quinn can only hope she stays firm in her moral development in face of adversity.
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The Travel Adventures of Harley Quinn
But when Harley unintentionally runs across several Justice League members and DC villains—including Zatanna, Green Lantern, and Mister Mxyzptlk—all of whom mistakenly identify Harley as a "bad guy," her plans for Nanaue come apart.
Harley's most major obstacle in moving from villain to hero is other people's impressions. She still encounters mistrust from characters like Zatanna and Green Lantern even if she has made great progress in character development—that is, separating herself from Joker, building a loving connection with Poison Ivy, and acting heroically. Their responses upon meeting her serves as a sobering reminder that Harley had to keep striving to reinterpret her as villainy's instant association. Those who welcome this new age of Harley Quinn can only hope she stays firm in her moral development in face of obstacles.
The Spring Breakout #1 by DC
But when Harley unintentionally runs across several Justice League members and DC villains—including Zatanna, Green Lantern, and Mister Mxyzptlk—all of whom mistakenly identify Harley as a "bad guy," her plans for Nanaue come apart.
Harley's most major obstacle in moving from villain to hero is other people's impressions. She still encounters mistrust from characters like Zatanna and Green Lantern even if she has made great progress in character development—that is, separating herself from Joker, building a loving connection with Poison Ivy, and acting heroically. Their responses upon meeting her serves as a sobering reminder that Harley had to keep striving to reinterpret her as villainy's instant association. Those who welcome this new phase of Harley Quinn can only hope she stays true in her moral development in face of obstacles.
