How A Batman Show Forced DC To Accept One Of Its Most Popular Characters

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Summary

Batman: The Animated Series introduced Harley Quinn, a character now widely adored, despite initial resistance from DC Comics.
Quinn's debut was controversial as it humanized the Joker, her inclusion changing his chaotic and evil persona.
Harley Quinn's popularity stems from her evolving storyline, transforming from a villain to an anti-hero seeking independence and a fresh identity.

Batman: The Animated Series made Harley Quinn one of the most beloved DC characters despite the fact that she was an original creation for the beloved DC series. Harley Quinn was first introduced as the Joker's girlfriend and sidekick, but in recent DC media, she has become a more independent character. Harley is incredibly popular, whether it's the live-action version played by Margot Robbie, the video game version voiced by Tara Strong, or any number of her other interpretations. However, DC wasn't immediately convinced that her introduction to the canon was a good idea.
Quinn was created by Paul Dinn and Bruce Timm and debuted in the iconic Batman: The Animated Series episode "Joker's Favor." Voiced by Arleen Sorkin, Harley was a recurring character in the animated show and soon became so famous that she also crossed over into the comics. She was officially introduced into the comics' canon in 1999's Batman: Harley Quinn. Since the series, Harley has starred in several movies, like Suicide Squad and Birds of Prey, video games, and currently has her own animated show on Max. Despite her soaring popularity, DC Comics almost blocked her from entering the comics universe.
Harley Quinn's Batman: The Animated Series Introduction Was Controversial

The Joker has always been a solo villain since he was first introduced in 1940. However, that all changed with the introduction of Harley Quinn in Batman: The Animated Series, which premiered in 1992. While the character is incredibly popular now, her debut was controversial, mainly due to how she changed the Joker. The Joker is a chaotic entity whose primary focus is causing havoc in Gotham and trying to defeat Batman. The addition of a girlfriend and a love life made the Joker seem more human rather than the epitome of chaos and evil that he was.

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