Her real name, Harleen Quinzel, echoes Harlequin, the character of the Italian commedia dell’arte. But unlike that street-theatre performer, our heroine Harley Quinn is clever, wily and a master of seduction. She could easily have become an actress and kept her “kinsman” company, but she clearly deserves more. With her superpowers, this lover of red lipstick could conquer the whole world!
