NYCC: DC and Warner Bros. preparing to celebrate all things Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn is everywhere these days – on television, in film, and on the page in comic books. Find out how DC is celebrating her at New York Comic Con.

Has it ever been a better time to be a Harley Quinn fan? If you’re in New York this week for the annual Comic Con, you are in for a Harley storm. Ahead of the release of DC Universe’s original animated Harley Quinn series (featuring the voice of Kaley Cuoco as the titular character) and the return of Margot Robbie as the supervillain in Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), DC has shared its list of Quinn-tastic events that fans can look forward to.

Don’t miss eye-popping billboards of Birds of Prey all across the city, a display of Harley’s movie costumes, an art exhibition dedicated to the character, and an early look at the adult animated action-comedy series Harley Quinn.

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Here are the events you need to add to your calendar right now:

Birds of Prey Character Costume Display

Who doesn’t love a great photo op? At the DC booth (#SC4001), take selfies with never-before-seen Birds of Prey character costumes from the upcoming film, including those worn by Harley Quinn, Black Canary, Huntress, Renee Montoya, and Cassandra Cain. Fans will also have the chance to meet cosplayers, and grab some giveaways. And keep an eye out for Harley Quinn fashion collections from premier brands and retailers.

Harley Quinn Pop-Up Gallery

From Friday, DC Universe’s Headquarters (#DCUHQ) will unveil an immersive pop-up installation titled “The Fantabulous Evolution of One Harley Quinn Gallery”. The interactive exhibit is open to the public and will showcase the original concept sketch of Harley’s debut on Batman: The Animated Series, her first comic book appearance, original and exclusive art from the new animated series through to cover art from Birds of Prey.

Harley Quinn in Comics Panel

Harley has grown from strength to strength in comics, rightly becoming a fan-favourite for many comic readers. To celebrate the character’s influence, DC has brought together several creators currently working on titles featuring Harley for the panel “Harley Quinn in Comics”.

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The creators on the panel include Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass writer Mariko Tamaki and artist Steve Pugh, Harley Quinn writer Sam Humphries and artist Sami Basri, Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity writer Kami Garcia and artists Mico Suayan and Mike Mayhew, Harley Quinn: Villain of the Year writer Mark Russell, and the team behind the new Birds of Prey comic series Brian Azzarello, Emanuela Lupacchino and Ray McCarthy.

Once known only for being the Joker’s psychotic girlfriend, Harley as a character has evolved into being a popular figure, beloved by fans across the spectrum. She is considered a feminist icon for breaking free from her toxic relationship with the Joker and a queer icon for being openly in love with Poison Ivy.

How much of these aspects of the character will be featured in the new Harley properties remains to be seen but, nowadays, Harley is a massive selling point for DC. It’s no wonder, then, that she’s being heavily promoted at NYCC.

Get the full schedule on the DC Comics website.