Tag Archives: pop culture

Harlequin: The Significance of Harley Quinn’s Inspiration

If you missed our Spoiler-Free Joker: Folie à Deux review, check it out!

I was ecstatic when Lady Gaga was announced as the newest live action actor for Harley Quinn. I remember years ago, after seeing the Bad Romance music video, telling friends at the time that it had a very Harley Quinn vibe to it – granted, this was back when almost no one knew who Harley was, so they just took my word for it.

Continue reading Harlequin: The Significance of Harley Quinn’s Inspiration

Hell on Wheels Premium Format Harley Quinn Statue

Order yours here from Sideshow Collectibles

Continue reading Hell on Wheels Premium Format Harley Quinn Statue

Oddball Items: The Whack-a-Villain Harley

Image: Bat-Blog.com

One of my favorite things to collect when it comes to Harley merchandise is oddball, rare items. They’re interesting, usually have a story to them, and stand out on the shelves in a sea of red and black.

So let’s talk about one of my most curious of collectibles: the Harley piece from the Batman Whack-a-Villain arcade game.

Continue reading Oddball Items: The Whack-a-Villain Harley

First Appearance: Batman The Animated Series

Show: Batman: The Animated Series

BTAS

Air Date: September 11th, 1992

Episode Title: Joker’s Favor

Appearance: First appearance, ever.

On September 11th, 1992, Bat Fans tuned in for the B:TAS episode “Joker’s Favor”, ready to see the Caped Crusader battle it out yet again with the Clown Prince of Crime. Little did anyone realize, they were also meeting one of the most popular characters of recent years for the very first time.

Continue reading First Appearance: Batman The Animated Series