10 Best Batman Characters That Didn't Come From The Comics
1. Harley Quinn
She just has to be number one. While a lot of these characters are curios in the Batman canon, Harley Quinn is a firmly established fan favourite. In any Batman top ten, Harley would be pushing for inclusion.
Margot Robbie’s recent performance maybe have sent Harley costumes flying off shelves for Halloween, but she was iconic long before that. Fantastic in The Animated Series, she went on to steal the show in the Arkham games and had some fantastic runs in the comics. A Harley Quinn Romance, Mad Love and her work with Suicide Squad come to mind.
Her Brooklyn accent combined with her coy yet hyper confident nature proved a winning formula. However, it was her quick witted dialogue that really solidified her in fans hearts. Despite her obviously comedic leanings though, she’s best when she goes dark.
A tragic victim of Stockholm Syndrome, she’s trapped in a loveless, abusive relationship with the Joker. This undying affection combined with her seemingly bottomless capacity for violence makes her one of the most well rounded characters there is.
Batman: The Animated Series gave us a lot of great moments. But Harley Quinn’s debut is surely the best.