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DC Comics Trying to Editorialise Poison Ivy Differences Away

Published Fri, 13 Apr 2018 08:49:55 -0500

Last updated Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:36:01 -0500

We've mentioned before at what appears to be a civil war amongst the editorial at DC Comics over exactly how to treat Poison Ivy. A reformed supervillain working with Gotham's superheroes who may sometimes go a little far in the pursuit of her ideals? Or a crazy killer who wants to murder all of humanity? It's hard to square the two. Though they are trying.

Such as in this week's Batgirl and the Birds of Prey. That comic has previously shown her in rehabilitation.

Though some people are still suspicious…

… she's ended up saving the day.

A fair few times.

And such as it was in Batgirl & Birds Of Prey #21 out this week. With a very heroic Poison Ivy on hand.

Though Catwoman has other things on her mind.

That editorial note indicates what else is going on right now with Poison Ivy.

In Batman she recently possesses the world to try and save it.

Though Batman did his detective work over a number of dead henchmen that Poison Ivy felt guilty about.

Though he did point out…

But Damage? Solicits for issue 6 say…

DAMAGE #6
(W) Robert Venditti (A) Diogenes Neves (CA) Tony S. Daniel, Danny Miki
Poison Ivy has been transforming the countryside and turning humans into plant food, but not to create a perfect ecological system for her beloved greenery. Rather, it's a brand-new home for Gorilla Grodd and his army of apes! Damage faces his toughest opponent yet. Will his fists be any match for the meaty paws of the gorilla king? And what exactly is Swamp Thing's role in all of this?In Shops: Jun 20, 2018
SRP: $2.99

Yeah, it's going to be hard to argue around that…

BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY #21
(W) Julie Benson, Shawna Benson (A) Roge Antonia (CA) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson
"Full Circle" part three! The Calculator has broken Blackbird and Fenice out of Arkham Asylum, putting targets on Batgirl's and Huntress's backs. And while our heroes are out of the picture, Calculator holds Gotham City hostage in exchange for Oracle's identity. The team will have to risk setting a trap for Calculator-a dangerous move that could expose Barbara Gordon's deepest secrets! In Shops: Apr 11, 2018
SRP: $3.99

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