A seven part analysis of the relationship as it evolved throughout the DC animated universe in both the comics and cartoons. Briefly discusses their shared episodes and issues and provides scans and screencaps as accompanying evidence. The comments, contributed by readers, are well-worth reading also.

PART ONE: THE HENCHWENCH

PART TWO: POSSESSED ( Read more... )

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PART SEVEN: TWISTED DOMESTICITY

The Batman Adventures vol 2 #16 - The Bride of The JokerThis incredibly cute and twisted issue of the second volume of the Batman Adventures REALLY took this relationship to a different place ( Read more... )

Huge mad props must be delivered to silvercat17 and aeka who helped me triumph over my current technological constraints by providing me with scans and caps - thank you so much, you gorgeous people!

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PART SIX: THE HA-HAPPY COUPLE

Gotham Adventures #10, “Mightier Than The Sword”Generally, Harley is always ( Read more... )

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Always interested in your thoughts and opinions, civilly and respectfully expressed! Click images to embiggen them.

PART FIVE: TWO OF A KIND

World’s FinestAgain we’re seeing a more dynamic, symbiotic partnership in this Batman/Superman crossover movie. They’re a team and they’re supporting and backing each ( Read more... )

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Always interested in your thoughts and opinions, civilly and respectfully expressed! Click images to embiggen them.

PART FOUR: SAVING GRACE

The Batman Adventures #28 - 12 Days of MadnessJoker’s in Arkham and he’s bored - so what does he do? Calls Harley. Hee! That in itself is cute enough, that he’s hit upon a scheme ( Read more... )

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Always interested in your thoughts, opinions and disagreements, so long as it's kept civil.

PART THREE: GEORGE AND GRACIE FROM HELL*

The Batman Adventures Annual #1A very simple four-page short, this cute little comic covers “a day in the life of Harley Quinn”, called ’24-Hours”. Once again, Harley is established as having ( Read more... )

Click here for part one. I'm interested in your thoughts as we go. I definitely didn't appreciate the subtler development of their interaction eleven years ago but now I can't believe I missed it.

PART TWO: POSSESSED AND OBSESSED

The Man Who Killed BatmanAgain, Joker and Harley are only onscreen for a small portion of this episode, but it's ( Read more... )

I suppose it doesn't need to be said, that this analysis is no more than obsessive fan geekiness. The relationship evolution could've been deliberate, or it could've been entirely accidental. Nonetheless, it did happen, whatever the reason, and the results still had very interesting implications for both characters.

Before I begin this seven- ( Read more... )