Puddins! Whether you met her in Batman: The Animated Series, Suicide Squad, or the Harley Quinn show, there’s no denying Harley Quinn is one of DC’s most explosively fun characters. Harley is about breaking every rule while doing it with glitter bombs and a giant mallet.
Our Top 3 Harley Quinn Reads:
Mad Love by Paul Dini & Bruce Timm: The iconic origin — this story introduced Harley’s tragic, hilarious beginnings in comic form. Equal parts Looney Tunes and psychological drama, Mad Love perfectly captures her duality: sweet and terrifying, devoted and independent. A must-read that shaped everything Harley has become.
DC Finest: Harley Quinn: Birth of the Mirth TP: The ultimate starting point! This collected edition brings together Harley’s earliest comic appearances — from her debut in Batman Adventures #12 to the beginning of her solo series.
Harleen by Stjepan Šejić: A reimagined, prestige-format take on Harley’s origin — more psychological thriller than punchline. This fan-favorite graphic novel digs deep into Harleen Quinzel’s descent into obsession, all rendered in Šejić’s stunning art. It’s serious Harley — but still beautifully deranged.
