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DC canyon has been extremely inconsistent when it comes to whetherHarley Quinnhas big businessman , but her first comic appearance could n’t make it any clearer — the Gotham City Siren does , in fact , have two superpowers . Hopefully , this throwback will aid square up debate about the Clown Queen of Crime and even encourage DC writers to foreground this part of Harley ’s origins more .
Batman : Harley Quinn#1(1999 ) by Paul Dini , Yvel Guichet , and Aaron Sowd is famous for introducing Harley Quinn to laughable canyon after her initial debut inBatman : The Animated Seriesin the episode titledJoker ’s Favor(1992 ) .
Although Harley already had seven years of animated history , Dini ’s comedian solidify her blood line and backstory , setting the tone for next comedian . This first appearance was packed with key Harley Quinn details , one of the most exciting being the confirmation that theClown Queen of Crime is indeed a meta , thanks to her fellow Siren , Poison Ivy .
Poison Ivy Gave Harley Quinn Poison/Toxin Immunity and Enhanced Strength and Agility
Batman : Harley Quinn#1 depictsPoison Ivy taking commiseration on Harleyand nurse her back to health after Joker nearly kills her as a way of breaking up with her . After find out Harley ’s story , Ivy cook up a special chemical formula that immunizes her against poisons and toxins while enhance her natural strength and agility , in effect granting her permanent superpowers . Despite these changes being permanent , DC has been inconsistent with this aspect of Harley ’s type , often attributing her physical artistry to her being a talented acrobat and frequently ignoring her immunity to toxins and poison .
What ’s in particular interesting about Harley ’s immunity powers is that they go beyond Ivy ’s specific toxin . by and by in the issue , Joker spray Harley with his Joker toxin , only for her to be completely insensible . This imply that Harley is repellent to all toxins and poisons . Another famous instance showcasing her newfound powers is when she gives Joker a severe drubbing while also effortlessly stopping one of Batman ’s punches with one mitt . These good example highlight her special specialty , especially view both Batman and Joker are formidable fighters , with the Dark Knight being the best of the respectable .
Fans may be surprised to learn that Harley Quinn ’s first costume in strip was a complete belt - off of Joker ’s design ; luckily , it was short - lived .
Batman: Harley Quinn#1 Foreshadowed the Harlivy Romance to Come
While the creators ofBatman : Harley Quinn#1 may not have explicitly intended to loosen a romance between Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy , the ' Women Loving Women ' undertone are unmistakable . The proceeds affectingly prove Ivy nursing Harley back to wellness after the Joker nearly kills her , give her the strength to push back against her opprobrious ex , and grant her immunity to poisons . This immunity ensures that Ivy ’s raw toxins wo n’t harm Harley , provide them to spend extended time together safely . This powerful setup laid the groundwork for a long - terminal figure kinship betweenHarley QuinnandPoison Ivy , one that naturally and truly evolved into a amorous connection .
Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy ’s codenames receive a heartwarming new backstory , indisputable to elicit audible " awws " from buff with its plain adorableness .
Batman : Harley Quinn # 1is available now from DC Comics !
BATMAN : HARLEY QUINN # 1 ( 1999 )
