#harley quinn (2014)

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

INVADING COMIC CON INTERNATIONAL TEN YEARS AGO THIS SUMMER -- STRAIGHT OUTTA THE TIMMVERSE.

PIC INFO: Resolution at 778×1996 -- Spotlight on a Comic Con International H.Q. #1 exclusive cover -- "Harley Quinn invades Comic-Con International San Diego," part of the then New 52 DC rebranding, and featuring Harley in her Amanda Conner-inspired character redesign, c. summer 2014. Artwork by Bruce Timm.

Source: www.deviantart.com/cellebg/journal/Harley-Quinn-with-new-outfits-by-Bruce-Timm-724689449

[abiscuit]

Hello Tumblr.com, boy do I have the post for you

This is my very serious very cool graph that I woke up this morning and felt the very express need to make.

I’m sorry to the 2004 Batman fandom, I have not actually seen that show, I hope I am right. I will watch it soon enough.

[newwavesylviaplath]

serving tate langdon realness

[cryptidspacepirate]

i think part of the reason i love gotham so much despite its Issues™️ is because imo it’s one of the few batman medias that has a well balanced horror-to-comedy ratio. you can’t lean too heavily on one or the other you need to fully acknowledge how bizarre gotham city is as a concept

[xoblairs-blog]

2016💄

[4m3x]

[localrobotfragger555]

My Childhood Crushes Bc It’s Funny asf & It’s Valentine’s Day🥴💝(Part 1)

[poisonousquinzel]

Harley in New Suicide Squad #3 where she beats up Joker's Daughter and is like<3 dw<3 I'm a Psychiatrist <3 I'm helping her<3

and genuinely genuinely genuinely genuinely genuinely I do not care about her design or the art style ((so long as writing wise it gives me Something.))

I have transcended past allowing such trivial things to be restrictions for her,, cause this is a comic fandom and I must help my own mental sanity sometimes skdndjksk

yeah you are baby:') and i love you so damned much

[not-kate-at-all]

<3 take your meds guys <3

[shyjusticewarrior]

DC Comics Incorrect Quotes Pt 97

Harley: One time I pitched Joker should bring out a giant chocolate cake for Batman but when Batsy cut into it it'd be filled with lasagna. Ya know, just to fuck with him.

Gaggy: Nobody liked the idea but her.

Ivy: I love when flowers close in the evening. Like goodnight girl, I love you, sleep tight.

Damian: You're crying from Home Alone?

Duke: The old man got to me.

Damian: Alright.

[secretbookofthecosmicwolf]

[lk22000]

Gotham City

[newwavesylviaplath]

lady gaga as harley quinn

[icepandawarrior]

DAY 19: GOOD READS

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

10 YEARS AGO THIS SUMMER -- TWO GOTHAM CITY "GAL PALS" INVADED COMIC CON INTERNATIONAL.

PIC INFO: Resolution at 993×1522 -- Spotlight on cover art to Harley Quinn #1 (part of the then "New 52" DC Comics rebranding), special edition exclusive cover for San Diego Comic Con International 2014. Artwork by Bruce Timm.

MINI-OVERVIEW: "Bruce Timm, who co-created Harley Quinn with writer Paul Dini, illustrated his now legendary addition to the Batman mythos here posing with her long-time BFF/main squeeze, Poison Ivy. Timm created the piece in 2014 using ink and tonal marker on a blank comic book cover."

-- COMIC LINK (Auctions & Exchange)

Source: www.comiclink.com/auctions/item.asp?id=1268538.

[kou3218]

The History of Lightcannon

Warning, this is very long so buckle up. (Also spoilers for Arcane)

For those wondering where this ship came from and how it's bloomed from something that was pretty niche into something nearly mainstream. It's an interesting journey. So let's dive in.

(Note - Updated post with more information on the history. It's actually older than I realized.)

Let's start with some context, Lightcannon is the name of the ship between two characters from the MOBA game, League of Legends. Officially launched in October 27, 2009.

Luxanna Crownguard (though she prefers Lux) from the kingdom of Demacia. She's a mage whose skilled in light magic. She became a playable champion on October 19th, 2010. She is literally the Light...

...To the Cannon known as Jinx (formally known as powder.) from the slump of Zaun. A psychopathic loose cannon whose also a uncertified genius when it comes to tinkering. She became a playable champion on October 10th, 2013.

Both residing in the world known as Runeterra.

Now you might be wondering, "How in the hell does a pretty blonde noble mage girl from a kingdom of knights get shipped with a blue haired psycho steampunk Harley Quinn knock off that's a continent away?" (Don't pretend Jinx wasn't made to cash in on the hype of Quinn. Riot is known for cashing in on trends.)

(edit 12/3/2024)

Well originally, I thought it was due to the Cosmetic Skins that League is known for releasing for it's champions. They usually have some fun special interactions with characters and even some lore. Creating AU's of sorts. Some are one shots, and others get expanded up into full on spinoffs with stories and their own expanded narrative.

In 2015 RIOT launched the Star Guardian set. Basically a Magical girl set for the characters: Lux, Jinx, Janna, Poppy, and Lulu. And this set is what many thought kicked off lightcannon. Myself included.

In the Star Guardian lore, they are childhood friends. With Lux being described as, "Cheerful, courageous, and just a bit clumsy. Lux shines the brightest among her Star Guardian team as its captain."

While Jinx is described as, "The cynical teen rebelled, refusing to treat her powers as anything more than a plaything to serve her own interests. While Jinx scoffs at protecting a world she doesn’t trust, she does believe in her childhood friend Lux—and if someone could see into the depths of Jinx’s heart, they’d see a furious, burning need to keep those she holds dear out of harm’s way, at any cost."

If you are at all familiar with Magical Girl shows, you can see how this kicked it off. There is always an undercurrent of Yuri in ever MG series. For this, the classic, Good Girl x Bad Girl with a heart of gold. This even got it's own cinematic. With plenty of shots of Lux and Jinx Longing for each other.

With some rather fun interactions in game.

And a classic scene from one of the stories

However, it was pointed out to me by @questionablecuttlefish there were people before the star guardians that were already shipping them together as for back as 2014!

Barely 3 months after Jinx was released. The first lightcannon fanfictions started to appear. Which is kind of crazy!

This also pre-dates ekko - who became playable on May 29th, 2015!

Now at the time, Jinx didn't have much lore. She was just the crazy boom girl, and it was hinted at that she had a history with Vi and Warwick. (Too be fair, VI's lore was kind of all over the place and she was mainly "Police Brutality, LoL.) So she was kind of malleable.

Lux however had a lot of lore. She was born into a high standing Noble family that is sworn to protect the king. Hence the name Crownguard. She is depicted as a bright, cheerful, and optimistic character. She's also related to the champion Garen, her older brother. However, she is a mage and magic is hated in her country of Demacia. So, she has to hide who she really is. Garen does know and accepts her. There are also a number of stories where she has done very questionable things. One of her decisions led to her trusting the wrong man, Sylas. A criminal mage that tricked her into helping him escape. Which ended up triggering a mage rebellion, which led to a lot of people dying. (And her OG lore, she operated as a spy. Which some people have played with.)

Sounds familiar right?

So a big part of what drew these two together was the potential these two could have if they met. The idea that Lux finds someone who encourages her to be herself. To let her magic free and accept all of her. Which could also apply to Jinx as well. The idea that they could be who they truly are with each other. And still drawing a bit from the Star Guardians down the line with the whole Good Girl x Bad Girl.

Again, this was still pretty niche. Very much a crackship, but people were pretty creative in what they thought of.

Then came a big shot in the arm for the ship, the Cinematic trailer for Wildrift.

This trailer had jinx hoping around runeterra and grabbing people to join her team to fight. The first person she grabs in Lux, whose bored and wants something exciting to do. And here comes this manic pixie dream girl who pops out of nowhere, jumps in her laps, takes a selfie, and then pulls her into a portal to fight a giant monster like she wanted. Plus the fact that Lux can create pretty shiny lights and massive magical explosions doesn't hurt either. With a lot of the promo stuff having them act like friends helped to fuel it further.

And then, a year after this, Arcane launched!

This not only gave Vi more depth, but also Jinx (Originally named powder). She went from, "lol, random, psycho murder, boom girl." To an incredibly tragic character who who just want to hug and tell her everything is alright.

And it wasn't that we wanted Lux to fix Jinx, we wanted them to help each other. And with the ending of season 2, the viability of Lux and Jinx actually meeting skyrocketed even further. With Jinx faking her death and sneaking onto an airship that was seen over open water.

Possibly to Demacia to get a fresh start? Not impossible. Maybe even be her guiding light.

Additionally between season 1 and 2 or arcane. There was this fun little Chinese Animated web series called, Valoran Town. It didn't have too much an impact on the ship, but was still a bit more fuel for it.

Basically, a slice of life series about the champions living in a small town. The main story focusing on Lux as she runs away from home trying to live free and independently from her overbearing Brother Garen. Her best friend and now roommate in the series is Jinx! Since a lot of promo material for wildrift did have them acting like friends, this felt like they were kind of leaned into that angle. Which worked pretty well.

Each episode is about 5 minutes long, but it's just super cute and fun. Also a nice pallet cleanser from the heart ache of arcane.

This person was kind enough to upload and subtitle all 12 episodes.

Give it a watch, it's free. (Just turn on closed captions.)

So, yeah. That's the history of lightcannon. We love it for many reasons, but for me. It's the potential they could have. It's very much a crackship, but I will sail it everyday. Hope you learned something.

And some funny things to think about.

Lightcannon and Caitvi/Piltover's finest means that Jinx and Vi have the same taste in women. Upper class femme.

But it also means the Crownguard sibling also have the same taste in women. Or, at the very least, have a kink for criminals/killers.

Garen with the Noxian assassin Katarina.

Lux with Sylans and Jinx.

Which would also make Lux and Jinx Bisexual too, so represent.

Yes, I support timebomb too. Arcane Season 2 episode 7 is beautiful. I see why people ship Ekko and Jinx together. I'm a multi-shipper. You can do that. They both love Jinx, and she deserves all the love.