Poison Ivy

Creation & Design

Poison Ivy was created in 1966 as a femme fatale and an eco-terrorist, reflecting the growing environmental awareness of the time.

Early Years

Initially portrayed as a villain obsessed with plants and nature, her character evolved to include a more complex relationship with environmentalism and feminism.

Character Development

Over the years, Poison Ivy has transitioned from a one-dimensional villain to a complex anti-heroine, often portrayed as a protector of the environment and a feminist icon.

Cultural Reception

Poison Ivy has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her depth and complexity as a character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Pamela Lillian Isley
Aliases:
Ivy, The Green Goddess
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Batman, Harley Quinn, The Suicide Squad, The Injustice League
Abilities:
Botanical manipulation, Toxic immunity, Seduction, Expert botanist
Equipment:
Venomous plants, Pheromone control
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
red

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1st appearance of Poison Ivy, Pamela Isley

Interior pin-up poster of Batman and Robin included

Batman #183

DC 1966 Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of Poison Ivy

Batman #208

DC 1969 Vol. 1
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Reprinted stories featuring Batman's female supporting characters

Partial reprint of Batman #181, the first appearance of Poison Ivy

Partial reprint of Detective Comics #359, the first appearance of Batgirl, Barbara Gordon

Reprint of Firefly's first appearance from Batman #126

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3rd appearance of Poison Ivy, final page

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First team-up of Catwoman and Poison Ivy

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Origin of Poison Ivy

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Lucius Fox appears as a white man in what appears to be an error by the colorist

Poison Ivy appears in an extremely skimpy costume

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Poison Ivy story written by Neil Gaiman

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Winner of the 'Best Single Issue' Harvey Award

Featuring 'White Christmas,' by Paul Dini, considered one of the best Mr. Freeze stories of all time

Featuring 'The Harley and The Ivy' by Paul Dini, a classic Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy story

4th appearance of Harley Quinn in comics, went on-sale the same day as Batman Adventures #28

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First team-up of Harley Quinn, Catwoman and Poison Ivy in the mainstream DC universe or more accurately, the first time the three characters appeared in the same panels

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First team-up title featuring Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy

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Cover art by Shane Glines featuring Poison Ivy

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Final issue in a three-part miniseries

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Team-up of Harley Quinn, Catwoman and Poison Ivy in the DC Animated Universe

Copies ordered by retailers: 6,609

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Unofficial Gotham City Sirens team-up with Catwoman, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy

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First Gotham City Sirens title featuring Harley Quinn, Catwoman and Poison Ivy

Superboy #2

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Variant cover art by Guillem March

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Team-up with Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy

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Variant cover art by Terry Dodson

Batman #50

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Variant cover art by Michael Turner

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Variant cover art by Michael Turner "Green Ivy" edition

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Detective Comics #1000

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Variant cover art by Stewart McKenny and John Law

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Variant cover art by Warren Louw

Origin of the Gardener, Bella Garten

Origin of Poison Ivy

Poison Ivy #2

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Variant cover art by Jenny Frison

Foil edition

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