Well, jeez Mister J, if it isn't one of the most popular female characters of the past 20 years set to make her live-action debut! That's right folks, the indelible Harley Quinn busts onto the big-screen scene this Friday in "Suicide Squad." Quinn was first introduced on the small screen back in 1992 in an episode of "Batman: The Animated Series," marking one of the few times a comic book character's first appearance didn't actually take place in the pages of a comic book. But Quinn broke into the comic book world the following year and then really made her presence known in the late '90s.
Walking through the halls of a comic book convention pretty much anywhere and one will learn very quickly just how popular Ms. Quinn really is. She has something of a Deadpool-esque cult following, big shoes to fill for "Wolf of Wall Street" actress Margot Robbie. Regardless of how the film fares once it opens this Friday, Quinn's popularity is already well established. Which means there are plenty of Harley Quinn collectibles available to her rabid fans. Here are a few.
The Batman Adventures #12 (1993) and Batman: Harley Quinn #1 (1999), DC Comics
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| The Batman Adventures #12 |
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| Batman: Harley Quinn #1 |
Harley Quinn made her first official comic book appearance in the now highly collectible The Batman Adventures #12. She was officially introduced into the mainstream DC Comics continuity with the fantastic one shot Batman: Harley Quinn #1, featuring a cover by acclaimed artist Alex Ross. Both issues are valuable and fairly rare, with Batman Adventures #12 running about $400-$500 ungraded, and Batman: Harley Quinn #1 going for closer to $100-$200. Die hard Quinn fans should make an effort to acquire both issues.
Harley Quinn Premium Format Figure, Sideshow Collectibles (2013)
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| Harley Quinn Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles |
This dynamic premium format figure from the ever-reliable Sideshow Collectibles features alternate heads, a fabric outfit and plenty of accessories, including Quinn's signature mallet. The limited edition, sixth scale figure stands about 12" tall and will run you about $300-$350 on the secondary market.
Harley Quinn Vinyl Vixens figure, Funko
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| Harley Quinn Vinyl Vixens figure by Funko |
Funko has released a handful of Vinyl Vixen figures, and the unique style lends itself well to characters like Harley Quinn. You can get Harley for about $20, but the value is going up for this collectible.
The Joker and Harley Quinn statue, DC Collectibles
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| The Joker and Harley Quinn statue by DC Collectibles |
DC Collectibles has been impressive with its sculpture offerings. Take this cover-inspired statue of Joker and Harley. The 12" sculpture has 1st and 2nd editions, and both go for about $200-$250, though the 1st edition is harder to find.
Come back tomorrow as our ode to the Suicide Squad continues all week.
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