Harley Quinn, in her current form, is not, and never will be, accepted as a hero within DC. She can perform heroic acts. She can associate with heroes on a cordial level. But she’s missing the one thing that would get Harley over as a hero, and it’s the one thing DC refuses to do – put in the work to redeem her.
Tag: DC Comics
The 15 Most Dangerous Superman Villains on Screen
Superman is one of the most iconic and beloved superheroes of all time. Created in 1938 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman has entertained readers and viewers for over 80 years….
[Op-Ed] Can Rey “Skywalker” be saved?
Yes. Yes, she can. Rey “Skywalker,” for you non-Star Wars fans out there, is the central protagonist from the most recent three films in the Star Wars saga, produced by Lucasfilm under…
[Op-Ed] Are Marvel and DC about to collapse?
No. No, Marvel and DC are not about to collapse. If you spend way too much time on YouTube and Twitter, you might be persuaded to think otherwise, but the continuation of…
Does Batman Kill? His No‑Kill Rule, Every Time He Broke It, and the Joker Question
Does Batman kill? Here’s the direct answer: Officially no—but he’s broken that rule more times than fans admit, with confirmed kills across decades of comics plus endless Joker debates that still rage today….
[Op-Ed] James Gunn: Dumb As A Post Or Smart As A Fox?
The new slate for DC films is out courtesy of James Gunn and Peter Safran. Surprising absolutely nobody, there are some obvious winners, some odd choices, and at least one “What were you thinking?!?” entry on the list. Which camp do I think that list mostly falls under? Sadly, all three.
[Op-Ed] Comixology and Netflix Failing for the Same Reason
What’s the lesson? Netflix and ComiXology are both victims of complacency and laziness. When you’re a digital service that specializes in centralizing other creators’ works, the dominance you enjoy is fleeting
[Op-Ed] The Rise of Fan-tagonism
Fan-tagonism is the practice of a creator intentionally inserting inflammatory or divisive nuggets into a property to get a rise out of people.
[Op-Ed] No, I Will Not Wait-And-See
Giving comics, at least comics published by the Big 2 (Marvel and DC), a chance is an act of unearned, unwarranted charity. In a new story arc, as in life, everything comes down to making a good first impression.
Top 15 Pulp Comic Heroes That Inspired Batman, Superman, and Spider‑Man
We’ll look at the Pulp heroes who managed to stand the test of time by continuing to inspire fans and creators of modern comics. Some of these characters may look familiar, but others may be new to you.