These 15 Amazing Illustrations Show Joker and Harley’s Dysfunctional Relationship in a Different Light
Love-hate relationships are never easy.
Joker and Harley Quinn have always been one of DC’s messiest couples, and these illustrations lean all the way into that chaos. The mix of affection, manipulation, and danger makes their bond feel less like romance and more like a warning sign.
Harley Quinn, once Harleen Quinzel, fell for the Joker while working at Arkham Asylum, and that choice changed everything. These images capture the strange pull between them, along with the darker side of a relationship that never seems built to last.
Some of the artwork makes their connection look almost tender, which only makes the dysfunction hit harder. Read on.
Harley Quinn is a former psychiatrist named Harleen Quinzel. She fell in love with the Joker while interning at Gotham City's Arkham Asylum. Harley agreed to become his sidekick and lover, unlocking a whole new world for herself.
That backstory makes every image hit a little harder.
1. "One Last Time"
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4. "Hallelujah"
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5. "Cold-Blooded"
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6. "Clown Family"
Interestingly, the Joker and Harley Quinn have a child in the comic book series. Their four-year-old daughter is named Lucy. Harley admitted this in Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Two #13, written by Tom Taylor and illustrated by Bruno Redondo.
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Some of these pieces make the pair look almost domestic, which is exactly what makes them unsettling.
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7. "A Spoonful of Sugar"
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8. "Just Tonight"
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9. "Joker and Harley as Tiffany and Chucky"
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10. "Chemical Wedding"
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Their chemistry always comes with a catch.
11. "A Little Rain"
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12. "On the Edge"
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13. "Envy"
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14. "Greed"
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15. "Pride"
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Even at their most stylized, Joker and Harley never look safe together.
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