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WARNING : Potential Spoilers for Suicide Squad : Kill Arkham Asylum # 3!Poison Ivyand Harley Quinn shared their first in - persistence kiss in 2017’sHarley Quinn#25 by Amanda Conner , Jimmy Palmiotti , and Chad Hardin , marking the official beginning of DC ’s most iconic queen family relationship . However , the beloved Harlivy romance has faced challenges in late years , and to add to the complication , Harley is developing feelings for another surprising Gotham Rogue .

Suicide Squad : pour down Arkham Asylum#3 by author John Layman , artist Jesús Hervás , and colorist David Baron pick up the chaos from the previous issue , where Amanda Waller advisedly set the Arkham inmates loose to name potential recruits for her Suicide Squad .

As the story unfolds , Harley navigates through the mental institution alongside fellowGotham Rogues the Ventriloquistand Scarecrow . Their journey lead them to domesticate their confiscated gearing and apparel , includingthe Ventriloquist ’s gangster puppet , Scarface , whom Harley immediately becomes infatuated with .

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Harley Quinn Catches Feeling for the Ventriloquist’s Gangster Puppet–SCARFACE

Despite being a puppet controlled by the Ventriloquist , Scarface assumes the dominant role in their partnership , serving as the avatar of the Ventriloquist ’s darker impulses and desires . The Ventriloquist , typically depicted as a meek and timid individual , only exhibits confidence and authority when channeling Scarface . In contrast , Scarface embody the ruthless and tricky trait of a mob genus Bos , dictating vicious activities and commanding the Ventriloquist to carry out his bidding . In spite of Scarface ’s intimidating part , the Ventriloquist remain a relatively apart Gotham rogue , often deliberate a D - Lister among Batman ’s adversaries .

Scarface and the Ventriloquist first appeared inDetective strip # 583 ( 1988 ) by John Wagner , Alan Grant , and Norm Breyfogle .

Scarface and the Ventriloquistperceive themselves as freestanding individuals , and this is a impression evidently shared by Harley inSuicide Squad : vote down Arkham Asylum#3 as she consider the Ventriloquist with modest annoyance at good , yet show unequivocal wonder for Scarface . Upon laying eyes on Scarface , Harley exclaims , “ He is … brilliant ! ” and right away begins differ to his purchase order , while also being depicted with floating cartoon hearts symbolizing her affection for the tool . Unfortunately for fans of HarleyFace , this mating is unawares - lived as both Scarface and the Ventriloquist meet their demise at the hands of a guard shortly after their reunion .

Comic book art: Superman waving at a young person while wearing a Pride flag cape. Behind him is a black-and-white image of other queer superheroes from DC Comics

G. Willow Wilson ’s Poison Ivy run has come across Pamela maturate in stunning ways , yet the reveal of Ivy ’s original form may be her most breathtaking yet .

DC Pride 2024 Promises to Feature Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy (But Will They Be Together?)

While Poison Ivy may not face up competitor from Scarface for Harley ’s philia , their relationship is not without its challenge . In late years , the Harlivy romance has encountered rough patches , particularly with Ivy ’s newfound lovemaking interest , Janet from HR , a pick that has sparked critique among fans . Despite the spotlight on Harley and Ivy in various variant covers for DC ’s approaching 2024 Pride solemnisation in June , appeal suggest that DC will pore on Ivy ’s human relationship with Janet from HR . Consequently , DC Pride may leave alone fans let down who were look for a celebration ofHarley QuinnandPoison Ivy’slove .

DC Comics has harbinger its Pride 2024 offer , including a unexampled increase to its prize - win Pride anthology series , new variant covers , and more .

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Harley Quinn #36 featuring Poison Ivy

Harley Quinn and Scarface in Kill Arkham Asylum #3

Inducted into Batman’s rogues gallery in the 1960s, Poison Ivy is a metahuman who terrorizes Gotham with her poisonous touch and control over plant life. A misanthropic eco-terrorist, Poison Ivy is also depicted as an anti-hero, using her powers in attempts to regrow the environment in the wake of pollution and deforestation. Together with her lover Harley Quinn, the two are always ready to wreak havoc in Gotham.

Harley Quinn falling in love with Scarface in Kill Arkham Asylum #3

Poison Ivy #23 & Harley Quinn #41 Pride Variant Cover: Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn sit side by side.

Suicide Squad Kill Arkham Asylum #3 cover featuring Harley Quinn

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Inducted into Batman’s rogues gallery in the 1960s, Poison Ivy is a metahuman who terrorizes Gotham with her poisonous touch and control over plant life. A misanthropic eco-terrorist, Poison Ivy is also depicted as an anti-hero, using her powers in attempts to regrow the environment in the wake of pollution and deforestation. Together with her lover Harley Quinn, the two are always ready to wreak havoc in Gotham.

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