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In the last several days , Harley Quinnhas really occur into her own and become as popular in the DC Universe as Deadpool is in the Marvel Universe . Now , on the Earth’s surface , Harleen Quinzel and Wade Wilson could n’t be more different . But they in reality share quite a number of similarities .
Now , it ’d be reductive to call Harley Quinnthe ‘ Deadpool of the DC Universe ’ , but she is a kickass antihero who ’s technical with all sort of weaponry and loves to break a joke . Read on to get word a few reasons that show a few other instances of her taking a page out of the Merc with a Mouth ’s book .
8Harley Has Beaten Up ‘Deadpool’ Several Times
Harley’s Made It Clear How She Feels About Deadpool
Deadpool hat himself and , interestingly enough , Harley Quinn hat him , too ! Not on the nose the real Wade Wilson , but she ’s struggle several pastiche modeled after Deadpool . InHarley Quinn # 9 , Harley kicks the crap out of an assassinator with a costume suspiciously like to the Marvel rogue . And in her 2016 Rebirth serial publication , she had thedispleasure of fill Red Tool , a more obvious spoof who became obsessed with Harley ( until she beat him up , that is ) . Deadpool ’s never gather a Harely - type quality , but Harley ’s already confront and trounced her share of Deadpool rip - offs .
7Harley Created a Team Inspired by Her
Harley’s Band of Vigilantes Helped Keep the Streets Safe
If Deadpool and Harley Quinn have one thing in usual , they have a bit of an ego and even produce team sit after themselves . Deadpool base the Mercs for Money , a squad of mercenaries who all temporarily bear multicolored Deadpool costume . But inHarley Quinn and Her Gang of Harleys , the titulary character decides to pick up Coney Island with a crew of vigilante ( who all wore multicolored Harley costumes ) . Similar idea , yes , but at the very least , Harley ’s heart was in the veracious place and try out to do goodness with her crew .
6Harley Became the DCU’s Poster Child
Popularity Led to a Company-Wide Push
As most comic fans know , when a character is democratic , they show up everywhere . Much like Marvel ’s wise - crack mutant , Harley Quinn skyrocketed in popularity in the other years of the New 52 and much like how one could n’t turn their head without take in Deadpool , Harley was everywhere in the 2010s . She featured in ongoing title of respect and spin - offs , had Edgar Guest appearances all over the place , and even had variant cover months commit to her . BothHarley and Deadpool found floor of winner that some grinder or villains just never find .
5Harley Quinn Has a Team of Variants
The Deadpool Corps Ain’t Got Nothing on the Council of Quinn
Deadpool infamously has the Deadpool Corps , a band of variant from all across the multiverse . And yes , Harley has one as well . InMultiversity : Harley Screws Up the DCU , Harley is introduced to the Council of Quinn , which is composed of alternate Harleys such as herInjustice , Bombshells , and even her definitive motley fool self . Humorously , the squad only combine to protect the multiverse from one thing : The actions of the Prime Universe Harley Quinn .
4Harley Smashed the Fourth Wall Over and Over
Deadpool’s Not the Only One Who Likes Making Meta Jokes
If there ’s one thing Deadpool is known for , it ’s for his brash , fourth wall gags . While Harley Quinn does n’t have as loose a handle on reality as Wade , she ’s just as adept at mocking the conventions of comic Word of God storytelling . away from the occasional whirl in the canon Quran , series likeHarley Quinn : Black + White + RedandHarley Quinn : Black + White + Redderarebrimming with put-on that satirize and satirise Harley ’s history and the eternal rest of the DC Universe .
3Harley (Almost) Became a Justice League Member
She Was This Close to Making It Into the Big Leagues
Neither Harley nor Deadpool are what one would consider Avenger or Justice League stuff . But Deadpool did make it onto the Uncanny Avengers ( albeit under very extreme circumstances ) . Harley Quinn similarly made it onto the Justice League duringDark Crisis on Infinite Earthsafter the previous embodiment was killed by Pariah . Harley ’s time as a Leaguer regrettably never set about to be explore once the Crisis was over , but it ’s still cool she was able to make it onto such an iconic team .
2Harley Made a Mess of the DC Universe
Forget Killing, Harley Erased Heroes Altogether
Deadpool infamously kill the Marvel Universe ( multiple times , in fact ) , so how could Harley Quinn liken ? Well , inMultiversity : Harley Screws Up the DCU , through a series of accident ( which all were n’t her fault),Harley Quinn managed to erase the DC Universe ’s greatest heroes from the timeline , present Starro the Conqueror the chance to claim the Earth . Unlike Deadpool , Harley in reality fix the mess she made . Granted she forgot to deliver Aquaman , but still , she gets an ‘ A ’ for drive .
1Harley Grew From Villain to Hero
Deadpool is Trying But Harley is Thriving
Both Harley Quinn and Deadpool were introduced as villains , but they ’ve both been giving heroism an reliable try ( to change level of achiever ) . It ’s dependable to say that Deadpool is still trying to gain the respect of more legitimate bomber . But as far as Harley ’s concerned , the fighter community has seen her make an earnest attempt at fail straight and treat her a lot effective than they used to . That ’s not to say thing are perfect for her , but Harley Quinn is definitely thriving in her more heroic era .
