Harley Quinn names the one Justice League Hero she truly respects as well as one she definitely does not admire.
With DC's Spring Breakout, an 80-page anthology with eight short stories among them a funny tale starring Harley Quinn, Spring has sprung with DC! Among the fun and jokes in this Gotham Siren's narrative, she frankly expresses her opinions on two legendary Justice League Dark members: one gets her mark of approval and the other falls short. Readers of Joey Esposito and Vasco Georgiev's short novella Field Trip see King Shark getting freed from Belle Reve Penitentiary by Harley Quinn as the Gotham Siren tries to celebrate a birthday for her Suicide Squad friend. But Harley's intended celebration for Nanaue is derailed when they inadvertently come into Zatanna and Swamp Thing fighting a monster in the Louisiana Swamplands. Harley expresses her emotions on the two Justice League Dark members during an unplanned meeting.
Harley Quinn respects Swamp Thing because of his former friendliness to Poison Ivy.
Harley Quinn likes Swamp Thing for one reason; she is NOT a fan of Zatanna.
The abrupt arrival of Harley and Nanaue in the middle of his and Zatanna's fight surprises Swamp Thing naturally. The magician, nevertheless, doesn't spend any time instructing her colleague to concentrate on "bad guy number one." Given her recent attempts not to be a villain, Harley finds offense at the notion she is a "bad guy." Reversing Zatanna's classification, the Gotham Siren snaps back, "'Bad guy' is a little reductive, doncha think, Fishnets?" Harley clearly seems less than pleased with Zatanna and her wardrobe selections by this quick reaction.
Then Harley turns her attention to Swamp Thing and says, "But you I like!" using "but" to underline her contempt of Zatanna. Speaking with Alec directly, Harley says she enjoys him because of his "soft spot for planty people". This is an obvious reference to Poison Ivy, Harley's long-time friend, implying that Swamp Thing has gained her respect by his prior deeds toward Ivy. Furthermore, Ivy and Swamp Thing had lately worked together in G. Willow Wilson's Poison Ivy run, maybe helping Harley's support. Still, Swamp Thing has obviously got her mark of approval.
Harley Quinn reveals a shockingly cool link between Poison Ivy and Swamp Thing.
Though it's well known that Swamp Thing and Poison Ivy are connected to "The Green," one of the elemental elements in the DC universe inherent in all kinds of plant life, Harley reveals an unexpected but fascinating relationship between the two plant-themed characters. After saying she respect Alec, Harley changes direction and asks whether the hero might send a note to Ivy for her. This shows that the connection Poison Ivy and Swamp Thing have with The Green helps them to interact across great distances using plant life. This capacity therefore provides still another explanation for Harley Quinn's fondness for Swamp Thing rather than Zatanna.
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New Respect for Swamp Thing from Harley Quinn
Though startling, Harley Quinn's assessment of Swamp Thing in DC's Spring Breakout is not incorrect. Having spent a lot of time in the criminal ranks, Harley Quinn's changing perspective on Swamp Thing marks her growth into a more sympathetic figure. Harley exhibits a real respect for Swamp Thing's compassion and his strong connection to nature, despite sometimes grim road she has followed.
Harley's esteem of Swamp Thing stems from his relationship to Poison Ivy as much as from his demeanor. In the DC Universe, The Green is a strong force, and Swamp Thing and Poison Ivy share a unique bond. Harley Quinn's eagerness to ask Swamp Thing for a favor indicates that she most definitely values this link.
Harley Quinn: a multifarious and changing character.
Popular and multifarious, Harley Quinn is a DC Universe character. Her eccentric demeanor, cheeky pranks, and occasionally lethal affection for the Joker are well-known. Despite her past as a villain, Harley Quinn has demonstrated a readiness to welcome change and grow as a character; this is seen in DC's Spring Breakout. Harley's character gains complexity and humor from her fresh appreciation of Swamp Thing and her strong criticism of Zatanna's wardrobe choices.
Still among the most likeable and accessible DC Universe characters is Harley Quinn. From a cheeky sidekick to a hero, her continuous path enthralls viewers all around. The development of Harley Quinn reminds us all of our ability for change and that even the most evil people can atone.
