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How King Shark Became A Queer Icon || In DC's Harley Quinn King Shark could be seen as queer as early as season 1. Then the DC animated universe movie Justice League Dark: Apokolips War came out, and the reveal that King Shark dated John Constantine in the movie was the talk of the internet, making some look at King Shark through a queer perspective. So I see if King Shark’s queer icon status is legitimate by exploring if Harley Quinn’s King Shark has his character and development relatable to the gay and queer audience members that have since claimed him

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00:00 Introduction
04:17 Was King Shark Queer Before Apokolips War?
15:01 Thanks To Harley Quinn
25:59 What About Tabitha?
29:35 Conclusion

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