Harley Quinn’s New Costume Could Be Perfect for the Post-James Gunn DCU
Leadership change clouds Harley’s future
Skydance announced on November 9, 2026, that James Gunn and Peter Safran would leave their roles as co-CEOs of DC Studios after four years. They will return to creative work and remain involved in upcoming DC projects, while former Marvel Studios executive Jeremy Latcham takes over.
The shift puts previous DCU plans in question, including Gunn’s invitation for Margot Robbie to return as Harley Quinn. On The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon? The Official Podcast, Gunn said, “Harley is a character I'm almost certainly going to use in the DCU,” and added that he would work to explain Robbie’s participation if she wanted to play her.
New creative team takes over
Harley Quinn’s ongoing comic series is also entering a new era. Writer Joanne Starer and artist Lukas Ketner will lead the series, with David Nakayama becoming its main cover artist.
The team’s run begins with Harley Quinn #71, scheduled for February 24, 2027. The wardrobe update is planned for issue #72, and DC has released early images of the design.
A practical modern design
Nakayama’s costume keeps Harley’s traditional colors while giving her a contemporary look. It includes two loose braids, one black and one red, patchwork leggings, a sports bra, a cropped long-sleeve hoodie, fingerless gloves, a belt and chunky combat boots.
The design has been shown in character concept art and a variant cover for issue #71 by Yona. The article suggests the comic look could inspire a future live-action costume, but no such adaptation has been confirmed.
Key points
- Gunn and Safran are stepping down as DC Studios co-CEOs after four years.
- Jeremy Latcham will take over, while Gunn and Safran remain involved in upcoming projects.
- Harley Quinn #71 is scheduled for February 24, 2027; the new costume arrives in issue #72.
- The comic costume could inspire Harley’s live-action look, but that remains uncertain.