I didn't take tehe Divine Intervention bit as the seal of approval. Just because Alice Cooper or Rush aren't in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame doesn't make them lesser musicians. I took that whole bit in Countdown as a creative exercise that went to far (though don't get me wrong, Harley having independance away from the Joker is what I like, just as you do!). The execution was awful but I can enjoy it for what it was.
I don't get what you are saying about Harley being second best. Are you saying that she works best playing second fiddle? I'm not being snarky here, I'm just asking.