Harley Quinn may soon find herself entangled in an intense rivalry with superhero and fellow Suicide Squad member Dreamer. Yet, as the saying goes, hate and love are two sides of the same coin, suggesting that this rivalry could evolve into something more akin to romance. And perfect timing, too, given the turbulent state of Harley Quinn’s relationship with Poison Ivy.
Solicitations for the upcoming May 14, 2024 release of Nicole Maines, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, and Adriano Lucas’s Suicide Squad: Dream Team #3 offer fans a sneak peek at what appears to be a burgeoning rivalry between Harley Quinn and Dreamer.
SUICIDE SQUAD: DREAM TEAM #3 (2024) | |
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Release Date: | May 14, 2024 |
Writers: | Nicole Maines |
Artists: | Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, and Adriano Lucas |
Cover Artist: | Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira |
Variant Covers: | Rafael Sarmento and Sweeney Boo |
No one just gets out from under the thumb of Amanda Waller, and it’s looking like Dreamer is no exception! But a surprise pair of allies decide to risk it all and play hero, helping Dreamer escape Waller’s clutches… now they just have to escape the plane they’re stuck in and prevent a bloody assault on Gamorra. Should be easy, right? | |
Rafael Sarmento’s variant cover for the issue particularly hints at this, depicting Harley and Nia locked in an intense embrace while glaring at each other with weapons drawn. However, there’s another angle to consider—one that suggests an emotionally charged romance may be in the works.
New Suicide Squad Comic Teases Harley Quinn and Dreamer Rivalry
Despite Dreamer’s glare of unadulterated hatred and Harley’s goading and antagonizing demeanor depicted on the variant cover, subtle details in the artwork, combined with the issue’s synopsis, hint at a deeper and possibly romantic relationship between the two. The synopsis teases that it will be Harley and Bizarro who come to Dreamer’s rescue, suggesting that there may be feelings between Nia and Harley that extend beyond mere dislike since Harley is willing to risk her life for Nia. Furthermore, Sarmento’s art skillfully conveys a dual narrative of both love and hate.
At first glance, the artwork depicts a relationship fraught with negativity between the two Suicide Squad members. However, upon closer inspection, two striking details emerge. Firstly, Harley is seen holding a rose between her and Dreamer, a gesture often associated with romance. Secondly, Sarmento has skillfully drawn Nia and Harley in a manner that their embrace forms the shape of a heart, with their heads forming the top and their elbows coming together to create the point. It’s hard to interpret this artistic choice as anything but a hint of the romance to come.
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Harley and Ivy’s relationship has recently undergone various strains. These include moments like the love triangle involving Janet From HR, Poison Ivy’s Valentine’s Day proposition to Wonder Woman, and the potential romance blossoming between Dreamer and Harley. With all these developments, DC may be steering away from the iconic Harlivy dynamic for a while, allowing the two Gotham Sirens to explore other relationships. While there are many unknowns, one thing is for sure: If Dreamer and Harley Quinn become a couple, it will impact the dynamics of the Suicide Squad and lead to a drama-filled fallout involving Poison Ivy.
Suicide Squad: Dream Team #3 will be released on May 14, 2024, from DC Comics!
