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: Harley Quinn takes on the role of his captor and "helper," using lecherous and aggressive methods to make him remember his past.

DezMall's big break came when she orchestrated a daring heist, stealing a valuable collection of artwork from a high-security museum. The Joker was impressed, and the duo's partnership became more equal, with DezMall emerging as a powerful force in her own right.

Beyond the comic book pages, Harley Quinn has transcended her origins to become a cultural icon. Her appearance in various animated series, including "Batman: The Animated Series" and "Harley Quinn," has introduced her to new audiences. Her portrayal in live-action films, such as "Suicide Squad" (2016) and "Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)" (2020), played by Margot Robbie, has further solidified her status as a household name.

The modern media landscape is obsessed with redeeming female villains. Dezmall’s work actively fights this. In the "Rise of a Villain" series (often collected under the Dezmall Best compilations), Harley does not have a soft spot for children or animals. She is not secretly looking for love. Her rise is powered by self-interest and the gleeful realization that she is very, very good at being bad. This purity of villainy is rare and intoxicating for fans tired of sympathetic arcs.

The animation explores her fascination with the Joker during her time at Arkham Asylum, capturing the moment she trades her medical ethics for a jester's costume.