Harley Quinn is trading Gotham chaos for Parisian heists, and DC has unveiled the costume that will accompany her next comic-book reinvention. The new look arrives as the character prepares to leave Brooklyn behind, making Harley’s latest costume reveal feel especially timely amid major changes at DC’s film division.
The redesign comes from artist David Nakayama and will debut with Harley Quinn #72. It is part of a broader makeover for the ongoing series rather than a confirmed film or television costume, so fans should not mistake the comic reveal for evidence that Margot Robbie has been recast or that a new screen version of Harley has been announced.
DC’s new direction begins with Harley Quinn #71, scheduled for February 24, 2027. Writer Joanne Starer and artist Lukas Ketner are moving Harley from Brooklyn to France, where she will live with two troublesome roommates, assemble an unlikely super-powered crew, and attempt to steal the Mona Lisa from the Louvre. The official announcement also sets an assassin-filled subplot against more personal material, including Harley’s childhood memories and an overdue adult bat mitzvah. DC’s announcement confirms the new setting, creative team, release date, and Nakayama’s role in designing Harley’s next look.
That combination is important because Harley’s appeal has always depended on reinvention. She began as a supporting character tied closely to the Joker, but comics have steadily pushed her toward an identity built around independence, absurdist comedy, emotional damage, and occasional heroism. A Paris setting gives the creative team room to emphasize that version of Harley: less sidekick, more self-appointed international criminal with a mallet and a questionable plan.
The timing also lands during an uncertain moment for DC Studios. James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping away from their leadership roles, with former Marvel Studios executive Jeremy Latcham set to become DC Studios president and chief creative officer on December 1, 2026. Gunn and Safran are expected to continue working creatively on DC projects, meaning their departure from management does not automatically erase every plan associated with their tenure.
For now, the safest conclusion is that Nakayama’s design belongs to the comics, not a newly announced DCU production. Still, it gives DC a useful visual statement: Harley can change without losing the mischievous energy that makes her recognizable. Whether the next live-action Harley follows that lead—or goes in an entirely different direction—remains one of the more intriguing casting and character questions facing the post-Gunn era.
