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Let it be known that Harley Quinn was an invention of Batman: The Animated Series, and Arleen Sorkin is the voice who brought the character to life.
Batman fans owe a lot of this character to her, and I may her memory be a blessing.
(Thank you @wild-mare-of-prosecution for letting me know the importance of the line "May her memory be a blessing.")
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Goodbye Arleen Sorkin. thank you for helping give us this absolute legend of a character.
Like a lot of people. Batman the Animated Series was a big influence on me and seeing the passing of Kevin Conroy and Arleen Sorkin feels like an extreme loss. Thankful for all the amazing stories they gave us.
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my little tribute to Arleen Sorkin 💔
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the one and only Harley Quinn ♦️🖤 rest well Arleen Sorkin, may her memory be a blessing. thank you for everything
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Miss Harleen♦️♠️ (rest well Arleen Sorkin)
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Rest in peace, Arleen Sorkin. Harley Quinn's voice actor in Batman The Animated Series and the rest of the DCAU.
#batman animated#batman the animated series#batman#bruce timm#batman tas#Harley Quinn#Harley#Arleen Sorkin#Paul Dini
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Talk about grasping at straws! Oh well, at least I'm going out on a joke
#batman the animated series#dcmultiverse#tvedit#dcauedit#dctvedit#dccomicsedit#dcedit#harley quinn#arleen sorkin#batman tas#batmanedit#btasedit#dceuedit#type: gifset#batmantas edit
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we live in the worst timeline.
Arleen made Harley the character she is and we wouldn't have her without Arleen. I'll be forever grateful for her
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Arleen Sorkin
An actress who dressed up like a jester on “Days of Our Lives” and whose mannerisms and personality inspired Harley Quinn. The character who was just supposed to be a one off henchgirl was breathed into life by Arleen becoming one the most beloved characters of our lifetime.
Some of us watched Harley Quinn debut on our clunky CRT tvs and it was so fun to watch her develop and grow bigger and bigger over these past 30 years.
And yet no matter how many characterizations Harley Quinn has, I’m sure for most of us we always think back to the one and only Arleen Sorkin.
R.I.P Arleen.
Give a hug to Kevin Conroy for us.
Thank you for everything ❤️🖤❤️🖤
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Arleen Sorkin 1955-2023
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i hope people realize that we literally wouldnt have harley quinn without arleen sorkin.. she was integral to her creation, inspiring bruce timm + paul dini with her performance in days of our lives. if you've never seen it before i'd absolutely suggest giving it a watch, its such a fun performance 💖
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you can actually see this clip playing on a tv in the background of a scene in birds of prey!
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RIP Arleen Sorkin
October 14th 1955 - August 26th 2023
#arleen sorkin#harley quinn#batman the animated series#batman arkham asylum#dcau#dc animated universe
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Harley noises.mp4
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In light of recent news over the passing of voice actress Arleen Sorkin, I wish to reflect on the impact of Harley Quinn on my life.
When I was a kid I grew with Harley. From getting fired from a tv show for giving questionable advice, as her backstory in the 2004 cartoon The Batman, to falling in mad love with her own patient as is the origin story in the 92 animated and subsequent media, Harley has such a big role in Batman lore I don't remember a single time where she wasn't involved. Sometimes I wonder what batman mythos was like before her inclusion.
The first thing that drew me to Harley was her design. Red and black the colors of danger which she was. But there was an added playfulness, that she genuinely enjoyed being herself. She was also VERY hilarious and at times out of pocket. Child Me was amazed. Did I want to be her? Not necessarily. But she did look like someone I'd hang out with.
The meta origin of Harley is just as fascinating. The creators of BTAS saw a performance of Arleen in a clown costume. From there inspiration leapt off the pages onto the big screen. Unlike most of the cast Harley didn't originate from the comics. She was created exclusively for the show, an OC if you will. OCs tend to have a mixed reputation. But Harley's concept and execution was so perfect, she almost feels like she could've been a real character in the comics.
And real she became!
Introduced as a psychiatrist, after receiving Joker as a patient, Dr. Harleen Quinzel begins to fall in love with him; and down a path to iconoclastic doom. Her love for Joker is obsessive, hilarious shallow, horrible but also downright entertaining to watch. I enjoyed every moment she was on screen: I still quote "rev up your Harley" to this day! I see her despair, her goofy outlook and morbid ruthlessness. I wanted her to get comeuppance but at the same time I can't help but feel sorry for her.
Joker abuses her, ignores her, and only complements her when she does something good for him. While the makes how awful their relationship clear, there are a good amount of fans who sees the pair as a glamorous whirlwind romance a la Sonny and Brenda or Jane and Mr Rochester. While such fantasies may seem morbid I don't blame them. No matter how horrible Harley is there is a tiny unavoidable spot that aches for her to win. Or at least see Joker for the monster he really is. While Harley is often held accountable for her actions her arc shows that no one deserves to be abused.
Arleen's performance played a major role in brining Harley to life. She nailed her weaknesses and strengths with such a sincere note that elicits pity, humor and shock at the same time. And of course that ear candy of the New Jersey accent that set the standard for future VAs. Whenever I look at a picture of Harley I hear Arleen. Not to say the other VAs aren't bad, but Arleen's performance is that iconic I can't help but think of her!
Over the years Harley grew apart from Clown Prince of Crime. She got her own spinoff comics, made appearances in other DC media. She even gotten her own tv show which sees the DC universe through her eyes. Harley has marginally healthier romances, primarily Poison Ivy (this isn't to say that pairing doesn't have it's share of toxic moments). The Harlivy ship is a fan favorite but even without shipping and the wars, Harley still shines bright as the Bat Signal.
In a way Harley's descent and eventual rise back to normalcy reminds me of my own struggles. I wasn't a happy child growing up, I've made a lot of mistakes and bad choices. To see a person like Harley work to take back control of her life, makes me feel a bit better for my own prospects. Of course I wouldn't torture a kid to near insanity or blow up a whole city but I can at least put my energy towards something constructive. Harley shows people like me thay we can be more than just screwups if we try.
Of course I can't forget Harley's design. The red&black suit is an icon by itself and inspires similar designs in and outside comics. I could talk all day about how cool her design is from a show and historical perspective but that would take me all day. While I prefer her classic palette, her recent blue and pinks aren't bad either and show just how far she's come out of Joker's shadow. It's even to the point where when, I see something black and red and white I have to point it out and say "Harley would love that outfit!"
Nowadays I complain about the oversaturation of Harley quinn (seriously what was DC thinking taking a team started by a disabled character to reclaim her agency) and overshadowing other cool DC villains. But I would be lying of I say she didn't leave an impact. And it's all thanks to Arleen Sorkin for breathing life into a character that proves you don't need to be be from "the comics" to be considered cool.
Thank you Arleen! May her memory be a blessing - Grits.
#arleen sorkin#harley quinn#essay#dc comics#btas#voice actors#batman the animated series#birds of prey#harley quinn show#characters#may her memory be a blessing
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Arleen Sorkin was the first actress to voice DC's iconic Harley Quinn in various pieces of media including the beloved 1992 TV series Batman: The Animated Series and the acclaimed video game trilogy Batman: Arkham Asylum from 1992-2011. She passed away today at the age of 67.
Rest In Peace🕊️
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Today's warmup A simple little Harley Quinn and Batman
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