In the cosmos of cartoon strip , not many creators are as well - know or successful as the late and greatStan Lee , but whenHarley Quinngoes toSan Diego Comic - Con , she uproariously think that legendary DC Comics artistJim Leeis his son ! It might be obvious why she believes this to be true ( suggestion : it ’s all in the name ) , but in reality , it could n’t be farther from the the true .

As ascertain in 2014’sHarley Quinn Invades Comic - Con International : San Diego , by Amanda Conner , Jimmy Palmiotti , and a slew of talented artists , this issue sees Harley visit the real - life conventionalism where wonk and pop culture lovers alike can congregate to share their love of all things fictional . Bringing along some of her friends , Harley spends her time in San Diego hamming it up with attendees , meet celebrities ( likeArrow ’s Stephen Amell ) , and even interacting with her creators , Bruce Timm and Paul Dini !

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But the real grounds as to why Harley has find herself at Comic - Con is an inspired one : she wants to be remark by a DC Comics bigwig so she can get her very own comic issue ! And as portion would have it , Harley procure a coveted smear for a portfolio recapitulation from Jim Lee and as she sits to be valuate by one of the most iconic artists in the comical book industry , Harley gets a little disjointed as to whoJim Lee ’s father truly is .

Impatiently hold off for Mr. Lee to wind up his follow-up , Harley begins to amp herself up and goes on a broadside in her read/write head about what is taking so long to get some feedback . Rambling on and on as she waits , Harley finally gets feed up , thinking , “ Who made him the political boss of everything comic strip ? I could give a crap his dad make all those other comic characters for that other ship’s company ! ” set up two and two together it ’s clear that based on their share creative inclinations and ( most hilariously ) their identical surnames , Harley in truth believes that Stan Lee is Jim Lee ’s begetter !

Both fecund risible masterminds that have exchange the manufacture on more than one occasion , Stan Leeand Jim Lee are regarded as two of the greatest influence on comic artists , storyteller , and creators . Of course , Stan Lee is synonymous with carbon monoxide gas - creating all things Marvel , and Jim Lee is responsible for co - creating Image Comics while becoming one of the most democratic and emulated artists of all time , so the idea that Harley misconstrued their genetic bonds is pretty understandable , yet still completely wrong .

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So while Harley was ultimately false thought Jim Lee sprung from the loin of one of the most important comic creators of our generation , it ’s an honest mistake that still manages to show Harley ’s love for all thing strip , despite her screaming piece of misinformation . Stan Leeis a beloved mirthful book creator andHarley Quinnis a beloved amusing playscript cosmos , but thinkingJim Leeis Stan ’s son ? Harley should love good !

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