10 Things Everyone Always Forgets About Harley Quinn

10. Cultural And Financial Significance

Harley Quinn is more than just another cartoon or comic book character. She has become a significant presence culturally and an important part of DC Comics' financial profitability. In 2009, Harls was listed #45 in IGN’s list of Top 100 Villains of All Time. In the Comic Buyer’s Guide 2011 list of 100 Sexiest Women in Comics, Quinn was listed at #16.

In 2016, the relaunch of the self-titled comic sold more copies than any other DC Rebirth title and was one of the best-selling comics of that year. DC Publisher Jim Lee stated that they consider the Mirthful Maiden as one of the four pillars of DC’s publishing line along with Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. In recognition, DC declared the February of 2016 to be “Harley Quinn Month” and published 22 Harley-inspired covers across the DC line of books.

The Maid of Mischief’s various costumes and looks from films, comics, and animation remain extremely popular subjects for cosplay on the convention circuit. Additionally, according to a 2016 Time Magazine article, the Harley Quinn Halloween costume based on the first Suicide Squad film was the best-selling costume in both the United States and the United Kingdom.