Batman: Caped Crusader
Summary
Batman : Caped Crusaderoffers a unique origination tale for Harley Quinn , and it ’s a welcome change for the famousDCvillain . Caped Crusaderalters many of Batman ’s most iconic foes . The Penguin is a motherwho is n’t afraid to kill her tyke to protect her criminal imperium , and Clayface is still a shapeshifter , but keep his human cast , rather than resemble a hulking blob . Another villain who is given a significant variety is Harley Quinn . Quinn is traditionally present as a shrink who turns evil after falling in love with the Joker .
Harley Quinn was first introduced inBatman : The Animated Series , but became a fan - favorite and continues to appear in DC Comics and DC entertainment . Quinn ’s plot line has evolved in late year , making her consistently more independent and less reliant on the Joker . Caped Crusaderis the latest Batman project to continue this style , give her a new inception narration that completely remove the Clown Prince of Crime .
Batman : Caped Crusader reimagines the fames Dark Knight in a vintage , film noir setting , complete with period - accurate designs that come back the era .
Harley Quinn’s Origins In Batman: Caped Crusader Has No Attachment To The Joker
Caped Crusader’s Harley Quinn Is Different In Many Ways
Harleen Quinzel is first present inCaped Crusaderas a shrink who plow Bruce Wayne after he punches a journalist when he hears him make a quip about his female parent . Quinzel initially seems like an eager person , who authentically want to help Wayne overcome the psychic trauma he has over the death of his parents . However , it ’s revealed later that the psychiatrist works as a vigilante herself who brainwashes Gotham ’s elite group into donating their wealth before leaving them in a psychotic enchantment . She bear a jester turnout , but it ’s immature , sensationalistic , and white , rather than the traditional Red River and black .
What ’s unique about this Harley Quinn is that her chronicle has nothing to do with the Joker . Her willingness to place crimes is based on a twisted version of justice , where she forces the wealthy to help the public against their will . Her intentions are passably stately , but she still has the murderous and sadistic drive that Harley is known for . Still , it demo how thinking and muscular Harley can be without the Joker ’s influence , and it ’s interesting to see a Harley who always had her nefarious side without the Joker unlock it .
Harley Continues To Move Further Away From The Joker In Recent DC Projects
Harley Quinn Has Become More Of An Antihero Whose Story Seperates From The Joker
cap Crusadercontinues a tendency in which Harley Quinn go further away from the Joker . It is the first to show Harley completely detach from the Joker , but recent DC projects have emphasized Harley being an independent character . Suicide Squadmade Harley and Joker ’s relationship crucial , but they broke up inBirds of Prey , andthe story concentrate on Harley making a name for herself as an intimidating villain . This story cover inThe Suicide Squad , where she severalize herself from men who cue her of the Joker .
TheHarley Quinnanimated series also portrays Harley ’s interval from the Joker and show her vie for power with other DC villain , as well as exploring a dissimilar wild-eyed relationship for Harley with Poison Ivy . Joker : Folie à Deuxreestablishes Harley and Joker ’s kinship , with its own twist , asLady Gaga ’s Harley Quinnis ostensibly already a distorted character before she meets Joaquin Phoenix ’s Joker . As such , it appears they are set to receive under equal circumstances , rather than the Joker manipulating her in a troubling power dynamic .
Why Harley Quinn Is More Interesting Without The Joker
Letting Harley Have Her Own Story Opens Up Many Opportunities
Harley was involved in a toxic kinship with the Joker for a long sentence . While their dynamic can be entertaining , it also can be frustrating to see this relationship continue ahead , and complaints of some depiction romanticizing unhealthy kinship are not uncommon .
Harley ’s schism from this relationship is not only rewarding for her own growth , but it allows her to highlight her abilitiesand enable stories to give her more solo story . Harley is more intelligent than she ’s often given credit for , and there is more to the type than just a villainous buddy . She can be comprehend as a complex anti - hero , as she sometimes does the right thing , while still committing criminal offense for her benefit .
Margot Robbie ’s Harleyis importantly more interesting inBirds of PreyandThe Suicide Squad , partially because she is more independent . This allow the character to scheme and craft her own narrative while reflecting on who she was when she was with the Joker . The same can be say for Kaley Cuoco ’s Harley Quinn , whose breakup with the Joker made her more classifiable , and turn on the serial to focalise on who she is .
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Caped Crusaderdoes tantalise the Jokerin its season finis , so there is a chance Harleen and the Joker connect . However , even ifBatman : Caped Crusaderhas the villain encounter , it will be on very different term - and the show may well choose to never have the two role interact since Harley ’s backstory is so altered .
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