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The fighting prowess ofHarley Quinncannot be understated , and during a short period where she take up the identity ofBatgirl , she even took downtrained assassin Cassandra Cain , aka theactualsuccessor to Barbara Gordon . Harley is known for call for on heroes , villains and devil in fights that seemingly put her at a disadvantage . But a misadventure in Gotham incur Harley in a catch - up with the deadliest Batgirl that nearly stop with her usurping the role .
Harley Quinn was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm for the 1992 cartoonBatman : The Animated Series , first come along in the sequence " Joker ’s Favor . " She apace became a fan - favorite and fall back quality in multiple DC Animated Universe shows . Her popularity led to comic appearancessuch as the ElseworldstitleBatman : Thrillkillerand animated - canyon seriesThe Batman Adventures , before realize her mainstream appearance withBatman : Harley Quinn # 1 in 1999 . A yr later on , Harley would get her first self - titled comic that would see her fall nerve - to - cheek with a number of DC icons , include Cassandra Cain .
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Harley Quinnby Karl Kesel and Terry Dodson finally gave the glare to Harley and was the first attempt at making Harley more than just the Joker ’s sidekick . In a big step towards her personal growth , Harley pull in for the first sentence that her puddin ' does n’t value her as much as she though . The Three Kings' Day leadsHarley on a journey of self discoverybut also puts her in the crosshairs of a gangster that puts a hit out on her . To stay ahead of the baddies coming to collect the damage on her promontory , Harley decides the best path is to become a at-bat , stealing Barbara Gordon ’s costumed indistinguishability inHarley Quinn # 10 .
Disguised as Barbara Gordon ’s Batgirl , Harley jump across Gotham taking out anyone trying to claim her bounty . She catches the attention of perplexed local anaesthetic and even more disoriented members of the Bat - Family . class out of the function and move in her vaticinator electrical capacity , Barbara sends the newest Batgirl , Cassandra Cain , to enquire . Cassandra assists Tim Drake during an inadvertent run - in with Harley and the three begin a fight , with Harley excitedly taking it to the rooftops of Gotham . Despite the number not being in her party favor , Harley easily dispose of Tim and is able-bodied to get the drop onBatgirl by namedropping her secret identity . With the upper mitt , Harley blinds Cassandra with her own mantle and pushes her off the ceiling . However , her victory is as curtly - lived as her Batgirl calling , as Cassandra proves her worth by grabbing the copycat ’s ness and get hold of Harley down with her .
Once Harley is at a disadvantage , Nightwing , Robin , and Batgirl squad up to force her to abandon her Modern identity , although even then she ’s able to run . Years later , Harley ’s salvation is far further along , and she ’s now arecognized fellow member of the Bat - Family , fighting alongside Tim , Cassie , and Barbara . The risky venture confirmed Harley ’s incredible competency ( since trace as on a par with Batman ) , and established her as a versatile threat disjoined to the Joker . Harley get the upper hand on the Bat - Family by doing the genuinely unexpected , defining her role in Gotham and DC Comics going forward .
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