Have a Holly Harley

December 3rd: 22 days and counting…

There was a time not so long ago superheroes and their source material weren’t as welcomed by the masses as they are today. Superman and, later, Batman, laid the foundation for the phenom that was the 2010s with heroes literally popping off the big screen (in 3-D) and sons and daughters now taking part in conversations of who was more powerful: Superman or the Hulk.

But, as the original Batman franchise was buried with poor decisions and enough camp even Adam West and Burt Ward were embarrassed, an upstart network was forging ahead with original programming that still resonates with the faithful.

Harley Quinn was one of the break-out stars of the never-to-be-topped Batman: the Animated Series. Created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, Quinn debuted Sept. 11, 1992, on the 22nd episode: Joker’s Favor. Initially she was to be a one-and-done, simply entering to serve cake and exit. She proved to be a fan favorite on the series.

It took another seven years before she became part of the print DCU in 1999 in the one-shot Batman: Harley Quinn issue one.

This ornament is another late 90’s homage to the Joker’s former love interest.