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The recent comic book break - up ofHarley QuinnandPoison Ivyhas caused some argument among fan , set off public debate whether it was the right creative decision . The Gotham City supervillains broke up inHarley Quinn # 10,written by Stephanie Phillips with art by Laura Braga and colors by Arif Prianto .
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Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy’sbreak - up has been criticized for being stereotypic of queer romances in popular civilization ending ill . The originative team has been meet with rebound , as fans have debated that positive representation in same sex relationships throughout fabrication have been few and far between . In contrast to square relationships , like those of Clark Kent and Lois Lane , or Barry Allen and Iris West , there have n’t been many opportunities for character to embody a long - live on nance relationship . However , the iconic laughable book couple of Harley and Ivy had antecedently filled that desire for many fan .
After having been alien for an extended flow , withHarley being unaware of Ivy ’s whereabouts , the break - up come at an arguably odd time . The issue which was rig up to be a reunion subverted expectations in a way that has upset a raft of the readership , as exemplify on social mass medium . On Twitter , writer Stephanie Phillips shared a thread about the recent prison-breaking - up and responded to fans ’ review article , gaining backing fromNightwingandSuperman : Son of Kal - Elwriter Tom Taylor . Some proofreader have argue that with major heroes like Jon Kent AKA Superman and Tim Drake AKA Robin get into into homophile relationship ( as well as increased focus on less well - known quality like Jackson Hyde inAquaman : The Becoming ) that Harley and Ivy lack the representative responsibility they once had in the DC Universe .
There is still a fortune that Harley and Ivy could reunite in their kinship . Media outside of comics has already recognized the story potential drop of the supervillain romance , especially signalingHarley ’s breakup from the Joker , as inHarley Quinn : The alive Serieson HBO Max . As the debate aboutHarley QuinnandPoison Ivy’sbreak - up continues online among readers , they are encouraged by Phillips and Taylor to remain polite and thoughtful in their dialogue .
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