Harley Quinn first appeared in Batman Adventures #12, published by DC in 1993. That places it in the Copper Age.
Why this issue matters
Originally created for Batman: The Animated Series, Harley made the jump into the comics here, quickly becoming one of DC's most popular characters of the last thirty years.
Key facts
Batman Adventures #12
- Character: Harley Quinn
- Publisher: DC
- Cover year: 1993
- Era: Copper Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
Go deeper
Other first appearances from 1993
- Hellboy San Diego Comic Con Comics #2, 1993
- Azrael as Batman Batman #500, 1993
More DC firsts from the Copper Age
- Booster Gold Booster Gold #1, 1986
- Jason Todd (Robin II) Batman #357, 1983
- Tim Drake (Robin III) Batman #436, 1989
- Bane Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1, 1992
- Azrael Batman: Sword of Azrael #1, 1992
- Lobo Omega Men #3, 1983
- Jason Todd Robin Death Batman #428, 1988
- Rorschach Watchmen #1, 1986
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