Poison Ivy #26 is published by DC. The book features stories by G. Willow Wilson, Joanne Starer, Grace Ellis, Gretchen Felker-Martin and Dan Watters. Artwork is by Marcia Takara, Haining, Brian Level, Atagun Ilhan and Dani. Colours are by Arif Prianto, Ivan Plascencia, Deborah Villahoz and Brad Simpson. Main cover art (left) is by Jessica Fong.
Poison Ivy #26 is available now in print and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. You can grab your digital copy from Comixology UK here.
Synopsis
As she contends with a brand-new life and restored powers, Poison Ivy resumes her wrathful and just war for the balance of the natural world. Her latest mission: to restore life to the wetlands that Gotham City’s industrial waste has destroyed. But her goals are upended when she unintentionally resurrects an ancient place from Gotham’s past and, with it…something hungry. Meanwhile, cleansing fires burn across America, seeking to rid the country of human influence. And somehow, Poison Ivy is to blame. Join the GLAAD Media Award-winning team of G. Willow Wilson and Marcio Takara for the third year of their beautiful, bleak, and blistering series. You won’t want to miss out.
Review
It all starts with an unexpected moment—a random event that sets off a chain reaction, ultimately altering the course of everything. This narrative beautifully explores such a scenario, illustrating how a typical day can be transformed in an instant by one or two seemingly minor decisions. The story delves into the concept of the butterfly effect, demonstrating its profound impact.
Janet, while grappling with an existential crisis regarding the nature of being organic, makes a couple of choices that not only change the trajectory of her day but, by extension, her entire life. This tale, much like many Poison Ivy stories, delves into the theme of environmentalism. However, this particular issue introduces a deeper mystery involving environmental terrorists and a mysterious town that appears out of nowhere. After all, who would build a suburb in the middle of a swamp?
As the story unfolds, the involvement of eco-terrorists, the sudden emergence of a random town, and other enigmatic elements lead to a series of events that culminate in a shocking twist ending. This issue stands out by weaving together themes of environmentalism with a compelling mystery, challenging readers to think about the broader implications of their actions on the world around them.
Verdict
Overall, this issue presents an engaging and intriguing exploration of the world of Poison Ivy, delving deep into the theme of environmentalism and its multifaceted complexities. It’s consistently an absorbing read that brings fresh perspectives to the forefront – definitely check it out if you are a fan of Ivy, her world, and the themes she brings to the table as a character.
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