While she was only originally
conceived as a limited-use supporting character for the Joker in 1992’s “Batman
the Animated Series,” the minor super-villain Harley Quinn immediately broke
out to massive popularity with the DC fandom. This however was hampered by
criticism over her emotional dependency and loyalty to the Joker despite his
propensity to abuse her in their relationship. The 2011 DC Comics re-launch saw
Harleen Quinzel finally begin to shine as her own antiheroic character, later
seeing her adaptation into the DCEU film franchise played by Margot Robbie. But
while her latest film will not be until 2020, she is already hitting streaming
market on a mature animated series.
IGN reports that DC Universe has got an official release date lined
up for their “Harley Quinn” cartoon, and it was only appropriate that this was
revealed this week at the 2019 New York Comic Con (NYCC). It should be recalled
that NYCC 2018 was where the very first teaser of the show was revealed (that
with its snide remark at the similar but un-realized “Deadpool” animated
series). So without further ado, it can be said now that “Harley Quinn” on DC
Universe will be coming out on November 29.
The announcement of the show’s
premiere on New York Comic Con this year was made by the executive producers, Justin
Halpern and Patrick Schumacker. They were also accompanied by “Harley Quinn”
co-writer and artist Amanda Conner (from the character’s “New 52” iteration of
DC’s re-launch), who talked about how the DC Universe series, produced by
Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment and Yes, Norman Productions, drew
inspiration from her comic book art style in how the characters were rendered
in the upcoming cartoon, particularly Harley’s “current” look of top and hot
pants and multicolored dyed hair.
“Harley Quinn” on DC Universe stars
the voice talent of Kaley Cuoco (“Big Bang Theory”) as the titular character
and Maiden of Mischief, along with an ensemble cast of both actors and animated
DC voice veterans such as Giancarlo Esposito (“Better Call Saul”) and Diedrich
Bader (“Batman: The Brave and the Bold”). Aside from the NYCC 2018 teaser,
there was also a longer trailer released during the 2019 San Diego Comic Con
(SDCC) featuring more scenes from the show, set to Joan Jett covering the theme
song for hit 1970s sitcom “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” As stated, the DC
Universe video on demand service will premiere the animated series at the end
of November.
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