Harley Quinn Debuts New Costume as Part of an Iconic Gotham Villain's New 'Family'

Summary Harley Quinn debuts a new costume with an icy twist as she prepares for her new job with Mr. Freeze in Harley Quinn #40.

The comic showcases Harley's evolution from villain to anti-hero, combining her classic jester look with practical winter attire.

The new partnership with Mr. Freeze brings exciting fashion choices for Harley, as she trains new henchmen while maintaining her iconic style.

With a new job on the horizon for Harley Quinn, she's also gained a new costume in Harley Quinn #40. Hired by Mr. Freeze, the titular villainess turned hero turned antihero needs the right attire to get the job done. Turning over a new leaf to train henchmen, Harley returns to a classic look with an icy twist perfect for winter cosplays.

Harley Quinn #40 has the creative team of Tini Howard, Natacha Bustos, Nick Filardi, and Steve Wands. The story "Big Freezy" follows Harley's new job with Mr. Freeze. She is known for being one of DC's most popular fashion icons and has one of the most recognizable classic looks in comics with her harlequin jumpsuit.

Her recent adventures have given her several stunning new looks, as well as some very fun lighthearted ones perfect for the antics she gets up to. Her latest outfit, debuting in this upcoming issue, puts another fun twist on her classic jester look.

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Harley Quinn Gets Mr. Freeze-Inspired Costume

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However, this new costume is a perfect blend of form and function that lets her bring back her classic, fan-favorite look throughout the regular year.

The preview for Harley Quinn #40 shows the titular protagonist preparing for her first day as part of Mr. Freeze's aquatic crew. As a result, her jester jumpsuit makes a comeback, with a lovely fur trim to add an extra element of warmth and fashion sense. It lets her fit right in with Mr. Freeze's crew, which will now include two new members: Harmada and Vampire Squid, M.SC. These new recruits will be trained by Harley Quinn in her new endeavor to create more effective villains who embrace their villainy and chaos without causing as much damage to innocent people or to themselves.

See Harley's complete costume history here for more fashionable looks.

Mr. Freeze exemplifies function over form. His suit is very bulky and allows him to maintain the cold climate he needs to survive. However, part of his gimmick is also working in frozen landscapes - even if he has to throw one up in the middle of Gotham City. This could very well be a workplace hazard for Harley that her new outfit effectively prepares her for. Wearing a jumpsuit over one of her short and top combos allows her more insulation, and this one having a fur trim collar means it's likely a specialty combination designed especially for winter and cold climates.

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Winter looks are nothing new for Harley, who has been seen in shorter, festive fur-trimmed bodysuits before, particularly for holiday specials. However, this new costume is a perfect blend of form and function that lets her bring back her classic, fan-favorite look throughout the regular year. A place on Mr. Freeze's crew requires special attention to attire and Harley Quinn has absolutely delivered a fashionable look with a twist for her latest stint as a villain educator. Her life has undergone several major changes over the past couple of years, but Harley's latest partnership with Mr. Freeze promises to be exciting.

Harley Quinn #40 will be available May 28 from DC Comics.