Warning! Contains preview pages for Harley Quinn: Black + White + Redder #4!Robin might have set the standard when it comes to sidekicks, but Harley Quinn is changing the game with her latest partners-in-crime. Lacking a certain presence in her life, Harley decides to take on a collection of young sidekicks, and they're all modeling themselves after Harley in the most brilliant way.

Harley Quinn might have gotten her start as the sidekick of the Joker, but for the last few years, she's been her own person in the DC Universe. She also hasn't been alone on her journey of self-discovery, often teaming up with her girlfriend Poison Ivy.

In her bid to find her true calling in the world, Harley Quinn has also teamed up with several other individuals. Aside from her brief adventures with Justice League heroes like Wonder Woman and Power Girl, Quinn's also led a crew known as the Gang of Harleys. Even now, Harley is making friends across the multiverse, forging bonds with powerful heroes like Captain Carrot.

Harley Quinn's Sidekicks are the Perfect Tribute to Her History

In a preview for Harley Quinn: Black + White + Redder #4's story "Harley Quinn and the Seven Sidekicks" by Zoe Thorogood, Harley is reeling from a breakup and watching television to distract herself. She stumbles upon a report about a Batman-themed convention with attendees dressed as Bat-Family members, sparking an idea in Harley. She decides that what's missing in her life is a sidekick and, unable to pick just one, takes on seven girls to be her new protegees. All of Harley's little 'H-Qs', are dressed like Harley, wearing costumes from various points in her history across DC media from her debut appearance to The Suicide Squad.

Harley Quinn has had a lot of interesting looks over the years, especially since she dumped her iconic jester outfit. Given her generous and impulsive nature, it makes sense that she'd take on over half a dozen sidekicks at once. But it works out in her favor as it gives Harley a chance to dress her mentees up in outfits from some of the most iconic points in her life. Harley Quinn has been on a long and wild journey and each of these costumes represents a notable point in her life, making her new sidekicks the perfect way of honoring Harley's past.

Harley Quinn's New Partners Represent Her Character Growth

The jury's out on whether Harley would make a good mentor for a crew of sidekicks. But as a novelty, it's fun to see Harley go for overkill as always and take on almost ten partners rather than the more sensible choice of one. This allows Harley to have some fun by turning her new partners into a walking, talking manifestation of her journey to independence. Chances are that Harley Quinn's new sidekicks won't be hanging around for long, but for now, they serve as a fun way of demonstrating just how much Harley has grown over the years. Harley Quinn: Black + White + Redder #4 is on sale October 17th.