When she was a psychologist trying to use the Joker to write a tell all, maybe. She has long since stopped wanting to rehabilitate the Joker. She loves him as is. In a twisted way, the Joker rehabilitated her. Joker can't quit Harley. He has tried. Harley is the only joke that's on the Joker - she was supposed to be a pawn, a toy to break. But A lot of fans accused the movie of glorifying an abusive relationship through Harley and the Joker's infamous 'mad love.'. Thankfully, all of this changed in Birds Of Prey - a film where Harley flourishes as a solo villain instead of as the Joker's sidekick. She makes her own decisions, gets out of trouble on her own, and fights the villain He does this by fictionalizing a personal tragedy that makes Harley feel sympathetic for the madman. By the end of the comic, Harley has lost the last bit of her sanity. She’s taken up the name The Joker had used during their first encounter: Harley Quinn. She is a woman who hates Batman as much as The Joker. The DC Universe Skipping Harley Quinn's Joker Origin Avoids 2 Problems. When it released in 2016, Suicide Squad received a great deal of criticism for its depiction of Joker and Harley Quinn's relationship because it seemingly glorified domestic abuse. The Joker and Harley's relationship is often depicted as abusive, and much of the character's The main difference between that movie and the comics/show, is Jared Letos joker is actually romantically interested in Harley. The majority of the time he’s not and just using her, like in the show. In the comics, he’s verbally abused her like making fun of her for having the idea he would think she is beautiful. Twisted by the Joker, she became Harley Quinn, a self proclaimed (an unrequited) love interest of the Joker, and his confederate in crime. She is a mentally unbalanced individual that has been Joker Love . Harley's relationship with the Joker is very unique and peculiar. Even though she adores him to no end, the Joker oftentimes would treat Harley terribly. There are times when he not only yells and scream at Harley, but also beats her to within an inch of her life. The Joker also abandons her at times when she becomes too annoying. Traditionally, Harley’s story can be interpreted as one of corruption, with Joker using his charm and wit to lead his doctor into a life of crime. However, this take on Harley Quinn’s origin removes the idea that Joker seduced her. Having Harley already in love with the Joker before she ever meets him is different, but arguably better. And I will show you just how dark I can be.”. – Harley Quinn. —. “You thought I was just another bubble-headed blonde bimbo! Well, the joke’s on you, ’cause I’m not even a real When the Joker escapes and is returned bruised and beaten by Batman, Harleen snaps. Adopting her new identity of Harley Quinn, she breaks the Joker out of Arkham and their sick love affair begins. Determined to prove her worth to the Joker, Harley adapts one of his schemes and manages to apprehend Batman. Xm5vf.