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Harley's first origin introduced her as an intern at Arkham Asylum in the Batman universe.  She met the Joker, became somewhat obsessed with him and promptly went bat-shit crazy.  She turns him lose and becomes his bubbly-yet-manic sidekick/true-love/punching-bag.  Based on the trailers, I know we'll get some form of this story for her live-action incarnation in Suicide Squad .  You can find the previous live-action versions of her on the 2002 one-season-wonder " Birds of Prey ," where Mia Sara took up the role as the show's main villain, and a small cameo in the Suicide Squad episode of " Arrow ."  This post, though, is celebrating the newest version, whom I know we've already decided to love, am I right?! Harley Quinn by superschool48

This universally  adored DC villainess/anti-heroine was not born in comics, but in a 90's cartoon: Batman: The Animated Series .  She was written as a supporting character for the Joker, but because of her popularity, they continued writing reasons for her to show up.  Thus, a fan-following was born.  She appeared in the spin-off comics for the cartoon, then in comics of her own and before you knew it, it was like she'd been a part of the universe all along.  Like most Batman characters, she's had so much character development over the years and even a few new origin stories.  You can now find her in DC comics, games and most cartoons.  Does this sound like a love letter?  I damn-well hope so. Harley Quinn by Dave Greco

Can you feel it?  It will be time for the Suicide Squad movie soon.  I'm pretty sure I'm not alone in that I've been waiting to see a live-action version of Harley since her debut in the 90s.  Her relationship with the Joker is one of the most twisted and complex in comics.  The fact that they're both homicidal maniacs only sets them apart from everyone else.  Harley's evolved into a different (not always, but sometimes) character since then.  This is just a celebration of the beginning of her story... The Jokers Quinn by Phiac-Yeu

So, this is really just a wicked awesome mishmash of holiday-inspired art I've come across throughout the year.  I hope you have an absolutely lovely holiday!  Also, holiday. Avengers Christmas by inhyuklee