10 Amazing Harley Quinn Cosplays That Fans Will Love
In recent years, Harley Quinn’s popularity skyrocketed. She always was an immensely appealing and entertaining character, displaying enormous amounts of charm and panache in Batman: The Animated Series. However, and thanks to Margot Robbie’s fabulous portrayal, Harley became an instant icon from her first appearance in 2016’s Suicide Squad.
As one of DC’s most recognizable and colorful characters, Harley is a favorite of cosplayers all around the world. Throughout her many appearances across different mediums, the character endured several changes in her image, starting with her now-famous harlequin jumper, all the way to her punk-inspired leather gear in James Gunn’s upcoming The Suicide Squad. Fans keep loving her attire, though, going to great lengths to replicate it, with surprising and uncanny results.
10 Harley & Miss J
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It takes a really talented artist to play both the Joker AND Harley Quinn. Fortunately, @brittanie_evans is such an artist, and she wows with her interpretation of DC’s iconic criminal couple.
Brittanie’s hair is truly the star of the show in this cosplay, but her eye shadow also provides a striking element that brings the whole ensemble together. The “hands-off” written on her t-shirt is an extra touch that extremely Harley Quinn.
9 Fantabulous Harley
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Candy Cosplay perfectly captures Harley’s chaos and wild personality. Opting for Harley’s style in the recently released Birds of Prey, Candy goes all in with the defiant and anarchic behavior the character exhibited in the Cathy Yan-directed flick.
Candy has other brilliant cosplays on her Instagram page, including an inspired Steampunk version of Harley. She also puts her stamp on other classic characters like Lady Loki, Katniss Everdeen, and even Pennywise, the Dancing Clown.
8 Classic Harley
Some like to include a unique spin on the cosplays they do. Others, however, choose to be faithful to the original, and that’s what Paprika Cosplay with her take on Harley. Taking the character’s instantly recognizable harlequin suit from Batman: The Animated Series, Paprika becomes the spitting image of the animated clown.
Paprika is an Argentinian girl who loves cosplays. Her Reddit page includes other iconic characters like Ramona V. Flowers from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and Spider Gwen from Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse.
7 From Streaming To Real-Life
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The animated Harley Quinn HBO show quickly became popular among fans of the character. Critics also responded positively, with many considering it the best version of Harley Quinn so far. It’s natural, then, that cosplayers adapt this new version into live-action. Marika does this and focuses on the character’s playful side, including one of her most famous weapons.
@Marikagreek is a self-described Greek superhero based in Russia. Her Instagram page is full of images of her in different iterations of Harley. She also cosplays as other comic book characters, most notably Supergirl.
6 Charley Quinn
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Who says that a man can’t give his singular spin on Harley Quinn? Veteran cosplayer and artist @chrisvillain presents Charley Quinn, the male version of the character. Charley is, as his ripped t-shirt states, “Mommy’s Lil’ Monster.” He has an unhealthy obsession with Miss J and a complete disregard for the rules!
Chris is a multitalented artist that cosplays as multiple characters, his passion and effort notorious in each photo. He’s also incredibly versatile, exceeding in every character he tries, from The Umbrella Academy‘s Number 5 all the way to Danny Phantom and even Android 17.
5 Injustice Harley
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Irina Meier is a well-known cosplayer. Numerous pictures of her cosplays cover her Instagram page, from Game of Thrones‘s Margaery Tyrell to The Witcher‘s Triss Merigold. And while her fiery red hair might make her an obvious choice for Poison Ivy, it’s her Harley Quinn that truly steals everyone’s breath away.
Irina opts for the Injustice 2 version of Harley. Her makeup is spot on, and the costume looks straight out of the video game. However, it’s her attitude that sells the whole thing, as she’s able to capture Harley’s unpredictability and display it for the camera.
4 Harley David-son
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David Lopez chooses Harley’s Birds of Prey ruffled attire for his cosplay. On top of that, he does it in video form, showing a little bit of his process to become the character.
The makeup is minimal, with the eye shadow being the most prominent and appealing element in his face. The outfit is also very accurate, which is always a must for any successful cosplay. His colorful wig is an amusing and refreshing choice that makes his take on the character stand out even more.
3 Laura Quinn
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Laura Gilbert is one of the most famous Harley cosplayers. She shares an almost uncanny physical resemblance to Margot Robbie, making her the ideal choice to dress as Harley Quinn. On her Instagram page, Laura has a wide variety of Harley cosplays, going from the traditional harlequin suit to the more modern look in Birds of Prey.
In this particular picture, in which she opts for Suicide Squad‘s now-iconic look, Laura looks exactly like Margot. The resemblance is shocking, and like Margot, Laura sells Harley’s trademark careless and unpredictable attitude with just one smile.
2 Hey, Puddin’!
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Bri Hall is also quite the accomplished cosplayer. She can pull off Scooby Doo‘s Daphne with the same ease as she can do Kim Possible. She’s also a gifted make-up artist, and her abilities take center stage with her Harley Quinn cosplay.
Bri’s stunning eye make-up really captures Harley’s persona. She also changes the Suicide Squad costume in favor of an equally dazzling bodysuit. The result is an original take on a well-known character that remains instantly recognizable nonetheless.
1 Marty’s Uncanny Harley
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Marty Cipher loves cosplays, and she’s terrific at them. It only takes one quick look at her Instagram page to see how talented she is at her craft. From Scarlet Witch to Starfire, Marty’s gift immediately pop out. However, her Harley Quinn inevitably takes center stage.
Marty doesn’t share Laura Gilbert’s uncanny resemblance to Margot Robbie, in real life, at least. When she’s in full make-up, though, the similarity to Harley’s big-screen persona is astonishing. In this photo, Marty captures Harley’s essence and conveys it to the camera in such a clear and compelling way it’s impossible not to fall under her spell.
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