Harley Quinn #20

Harley Quinn #20, published in 2016 during DC Comics' Rebirth era, belongs to the series' second volume written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. This era of the title was widely recognized for its irreverent, meta-fictional humor and vibrant, chaotic aesthetic, which helped solidify Harley Quinn’s transition from a sidekick to a standalone anti-hero franchise anchor. The issue continues the creative team's long-standing run that balanced slapstick violence with genuine emotional stakes.

The interior art for this issue was handled by John Timms, whose clean, expressive linework became a staple of the series, capturing the exaggerated physical comedy essential to the character. The cover art, often featuring a distinctively stylized rendition of Quinn, reflects the artistic trends of mid-2010s DC, where characters were increasingly reimagined with specific, high-energy visual motifs meant to appeal to both long-time readers and the growing demographic of fans drawn in by the character's cinematic appearances.