When Did I Become Protective Of Harley Quinn?

So I really love Harley Quinn. I wanted to be her for a very long time (yes, I see the pit falls). I admire her. I'm essentially obsessed with her "boyfriend". I love reading about her. That being said I jumped the gun when I heard there would be changes. I'm looking at you, New 52.

So who exactly is Harley Quinn? The way I know her, and her original origin story goes, is a former psychiatrist working at Arkham Asylum who volunteered to analyze The Joker. She falls in crazy ass love with him, and helps him not only escape but becomes a sort of side-kick/punching bag. Is there nothing more romantic? She becomes BFF's with Poison Ivy, who does her a solid by injecting her with a dose of instant agility, strength, and toxin immunity. What a pal.

The Harley Quinn I've come to know and love.

Okay, so now it's New 52 time. This is it in a nut shell. Harley was a top student in NYC. Came to work in Gotham City with the same psychiatrist gig. The Joker manipulates her using knowledge about her fathers death. Blah Blah Blah, she breaks The Joker out, goes with him somewhere, voices she doesn't want to be there anymore, and bam! A rehash of The Jokers origin in a vat of chemicals. Bleached skin and two tone hair. Fine.

New 52 Harley Quinn statue.

I was shocked when I saw her new outfit for the first time. What. A. Slut. I liked that with her old outfit, she could be seductive and funny. Now it's "Hey, a crazy set of walking ass and tits." Where is my black and red? I can try to over look it as much as I want, but it comes back to nag at my eyes. I cannot admit to myself it is really Harley Quinn.

I will admit I haven't READ any of the New 52 Harley Quinn content. I think I am, however, now ready to start. From what I can tell from other Harley Quinn lovers is she is still funny (a little more twisted), smarter (she originally sleeps her way through college), and in love (pretty much) with The Joker. Aside from the cop-out chemical transformation and whore of a mess outfit, I'm not hearing much I don't like.

So, I will start reading, and update you on my thoughts as they come. Wish me luck!

When Did I Start Working Mondays?

So I'm here at work on my lunch break. You might be asking "Adela, why are you working on a Monday?" Clever ready I see. You know I don't work Mondays. Well here I am because my Property Manager was so swamped without me that she needed me today.

So here are some of the pictures taken from C2E2 this weekend. Awesome time!

 

Me and a very well dressed Brony.



Urbanized Harley Quinn.

Going in for a wet one with Fearnets Crypt Keeper.

Standing with my fav Cosplayer ever!

Swanky hotel bedroom.

View at night from 33rd floor.

Came with a living room!

Bought some really cool stuff I've yet to take pictures of, but I will get around to tomorrow. Thanks for being on hold the whole weekend. We now return to our regularly scheduled program.



When Did I Buy C2E2 Tickets?

The answer is last Friday. What? You don't know what C2E2 is? Let me take you on a journey. A journey of Nerds, Geeks, Otaku, Collectors, Gamers, TV show enthusiasts, Book Lovers, and general kids at heart. Once a year they converge onto McCormick Place in Downtown Chicago to do what they love most; be themselves. C2E2 stands for Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo. It's a young convention, it's only been around since 2010. I've attended every year so far, and I really love what it has to offer.

Why do I go to C2E2?

1. I like comics. My husband has a nice little collection, and I just enjoy the story telling.
2. The Entertainment Guests. This year I'm looking forward to getting Adam West, Felicia Day, and R.L. Stine's autographs.
3. The discovery. Every time you turn a corner, you're gonna see something new. Some of this stuff you're gonna end up loving and wondering how you didn't find it sooner.
4. The outfits. Commenplace at these conventions is dressing up like your favorite character. Whether the outfit was handmade, cost $50, has electronics, or looks straight up bad ass, you can feel the love from the fans here, and that's what makes it feel welcoming.
5. Churros. No lie, there is a stand in the convention center that has the best churros ever.

This year I hope to be among those who dress up. Here is a picture of me in 2010 and 2011 with my favorite Cosplayer. Also, The Joker is among my Top 5 comic book characters <3

C2E2's first year in 2010.

C2E2's second year in 2011.