In a fun new variant cover from DC Comics, Harley Quinn suits up in a swimsuit and takes to the acid-filled seas in art that references her classic origin. Harley Quinn #21's cover by Megan Huang features the antihero sailing alongside her pet hyenas on top of a barrel with holes poked in it, showing Harley might be fighting a losing battle to keep her makeshift ship afloat.
Harley Quinn's origin is one of the most iconic in comics. Famously, Harleen Quinzel was a psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum who, after meeting and falling in love with her patient, the Joker, transformed into a villain known as Harley Quinn. However, the relationship was incredibly abusive, as Quinn's skin was bleached white after Joker pushed her into a vat of chemicals. Eventually, Harley broke free from the Joker and gained independence as an antihero, where the zany character's good intentions don't always get the results she's hoping for. Still, there's no question Quinn is trying to be a better person, even joining the Bat-Family.
DC Comics revealed a handful of new swimsuit variant cover art starring heroes and villains, which will appear on covers throughout August. Harley Quinn's cover from Megan Huang that will appear on Harley Quinn #21 pokes fun at the hero's origin, as she can be seen pirating a hole-filled barrel with her hyenas over a sea filled with acid. In this case, Harley seems to be in control of her destiny, even if her choice of vessel leaks at the worst possible time. The image captures Harley's personal battle in choosing a new path, as she's staying afloat despite a leaking ship.
Harley Quinn isn't the only hero or villain to get a fun swimsuit cover, although her pirate-themed variant art is definitely among the most unique of the batch. Supergirl, Poison Ivy, Superman, Batman, and Catwoman are among the characters who will have some summer fun in the newly revealed covers. Of course, some covers are spicier than others, as Nightwing's swimsuit cover proves he's DC's biggest thirst trap. However, while more revealing than usual, Harley Quinn's cover and swimsuit are a great reference to her origin and how far she's come in the pages of DC Comics.
Harley Quinn's swimsuit cover art is perfect for the antihero, as confidently steering a sinking ship in a pile of acid with her trusted pets by her side does a great job representing her eccentric personality and origin. Readers can pick up the Harley Quinn swimsuit cover when Harley Quinn #21 from DC Comics arrives in comic book stores in August.