Birds of Prey and Harley Quinn art
Uncle Mei is looking forward to a DC Extended Universe (DCEU) movie next month, "Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn", and I believe that many friends like Uncle Mei hope that this movie can be introduced, and "Birds of Prey and Harley Quinn" will be released in North America on February 7, 2020.
The clown girl in the suicide squad
While Suicide Squad was a hit, Harley Quinn, the clown played by Margot Robbie, was very impressive. Today, Uncle Mei will talk to you about the origin of the role of Harley Quinn, and let everyone know more about where this role comes from before the movie is released.
<h1 class="pgc-h-center-line" > is not an original comic book character</h1>
Harley Quinn's original image
Contrary to what everyone thinks, the character of Harley Quinn is not an original character in the comic, but is "transplanted" into the comic. Harley Quinn first appeared in 1992 as an original character in the Fox Kids cartoon Batman: The Animated Series.
Paul Dini and his work
The character was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, and Harley Quinn's appearance in the cartoon turned out to be as popular as Suicide Squad, and in September 1993 Harley Quinn appeared in the comic strip Batman Adventure #12.
<h1 class="pgc-h-center-line" > the meaning of Harley Quinn's name</h1>
Joker Girl's original name was Harleen Francis Quizer
As we all know, Harley Quinn is not the real name of the Joker, in DC Comics, her original name is Harleen Frances Quinzel, and Harley Quinn is a transliteration of the Italian improv comedy character Harlequin.
Harry Cuen contrasts with the clown woman figure
Harryquin and another character, Clown, are known as harlequins in Italian improv comedy, but although both characters are given witty and trouble-making functions, the Joker is more focused on mischievousness, while Halquin is more "romantic". Like the Joker's iconic red nose and exaggerated smiley face, Harry Queen's logo is a square costume, so we can see Harley Quinn often wearing a square dress in comics, animation or film and television works, which is actually close to the character's name.
<h1 class="pgc-h-center-line" > the original origin of Harley Quinn</h1>
Cover of Batman's New Adventure: Crazy Love
Harley Quinn did not give a detailed backstory when she first appeared in DC, and it wasn't until 1994, when Batman Adventures: Mad Love, that Harley Quinn's origin story was given. It is worth noting that in 2008 DC released a 6-episode animated short film of the same name, but Uncle Mei is talking about the content of the 1994 comic here.
Content from the origins of the first edition
In 1994's Batman's New Adventure: Crazy Love, Harley Quinn was described as an intern at Arkham, where she developed a relationship with her "patient" Joker. Since then, Harley Quinn has been forced to blend in with gottab and gradually developed a variety of relationships with other characters. In this origin story, the Joker's affection for Harley Quinn is used more than love.
<h1 class="pgc-h-center-line" > another origin of Harley Quinn</h1>
Cover of the first issue of the New 52 Post-52 Harley Quinn Story
In 2011, DC ushered in the new 52 era, not only the story was all restarted, but its issue numbers were also completely cleared: since September 2011, 52 monthly serials marked as "No. 1" have been launched, so it is not surprising that Harley Quinn's origin story has also been re-adapted, while also changing the previous image.
Harley Quinn's look has also changed after the New 52
The description of Harley Quinn's past in Suicide Squad is similar to harley Quinn's origin story in New 52, including the plot of her being pushed out of a chemical potion jar by the Joker, the only difference being that Margot Robbie added an adjustment to the character that she understood when she performed, and this adjustment proved to be very successful.
Stills from Suicide Squad: Severe Punishment
If you've seen suicide squad: Hell to Pay, you'll see that Harley Quinn in the animated film is more brainless than the movie version of Harley Quinn. Although the film version of Harley Quinn is also willful, she can always see a strong sense of purpose, while Harley Quinn in the animated film is particularly casual.
<h1 class= "pgc-h-center-line" > Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey and Harley Quinn</h1>
Yan Yuqian (right) directs the film
In an interview, the film's director, Cathy Yan, expressed her own views on the film: it's a film about Harley Quinn, but the film isn't about Harley Quinn herself, and the film's main theme is "female liberation."
Movie posters
"Harley Quinn doesn't necessarily have to make friends with other girls, but they get together and liberate themselves throughout the film in various ways," Yan said. In fact, through the trailer, it can be seen that Harley Quinn and her Raptor Squad really completely "let go of themselves", playing very hi, I believe this movie will be extremely exciting.
More about this movie Uncle Mei will continue to write out later, next time to introduce you to the main characters that appear in the movie, if you like this article, you can pay attention to it~
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