Poison Ivy #35 is published by DC. By G.Willow Wilson (Writer), Brian Level (Artist), Arif Prianto (Colours), Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou(Letters), and Jessica Fong (Cover).
Poison Ivy #35 is available from today, in print and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. You can grab your digital copy from Comixology UK here.
Synopsis
The Order of the Green Knight’s leadership hangs in the balance as Poison Ivyand the Gardener go head-to-head in a brutal fight to see who will control theorganization and who will be stripped of their power (and perhaps even more).Can Ivy count on her new allies within the Order to have her back, or will theyturn on her?
Review
Girls’ trips gone wild, coughing up blood, and million-year wars between plants and fungi—issue #35 of Poison Ivy really does have it all (possibly even the kitchen sink). The order of the Green Knight hangs in the balance, and in return, all hell breaks loose.
Picking up from the chaos of the previous issue, Ivy and co. find themselves in a rather sticky situation. Surrounded by police, time running out, and Janet hacking up blood, the stakes are sky-high and only getting worse. The tension is palpable, and the sense of urgency seeps through every page. What makes this issue particularly striking is its sharp commentary on vaccines and the right to choose. It’s a bold, topical moment that reminds us comics, no matter how fantastical, are often deeply rooted in reality. Beneath the spores and surrealism lies real-world relevance—and Poison Ivy isn’t afraid to lean into it.
One standout line lingers long after reading: “We pay for our mistakes, no matter how innocently we committed them.” Comics have a knack for slipping in moments of quiet poetry, and this is one of them. A line like that hits hard, and it’s delivered beautifully here. Visually, Ivy’s design is nothing short of breathtaking. It pays homage to her iconic look while transforming her into a golden, godlike vision—equal parts regal and terrifying. One of her most memorable redesigns to date, hands down.
In a delicious subplot, Ivy is forced to confront the consequences of her actions—and might even (gasp!) have to apologise. As someone with god-tier powers and an iron will, it’s rare to see her wrestle with guilt, and the way this emotional reckoning plays out is genuinely chilling. The issue also gives us a glimpse of Ivy’s ruthless streak, as she doubles down to make her point. This comes through not just in the dialogue—delivered with icy precision—but in the stark, haunting artwork that underscores it all. Cold words. Colder panels.
Verdict
A tense, character-driven issue packed with urgency, emotion, and thorny moral dilemmas. Ivy is at her most complex—divine, dangerous, and unexpectedly vulnerable.
The story blends topical commentary with chilling moments and poetic weight. Visually stunning and narratively sharp, it’s Poison Ivy at its best.
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