Poison Ivy #37 is written by G. Willow Wilson and published by DC Comics. Artwork is by Marcio Takara, colours by Arif Prianto and letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. Main cover art (left) is by Jessica Fong.
Poison Ivy #37 is available from today, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK.
Synopsis
Poison Ivy travels back to Gotham City in search of aid, only to be confronted by Batman. Turns out he’s not too pleased about Ivy’s whole “I wound up taking over the terrorist organization I told you I’d dismantle in return for you not arresting me” thing. With the truce between the Bat-Family and Ivy hanging in the balance, who does Ivy have to kill in order to make it all better?
Review
The opening of this issue delivers wonderfully dark and brutal dialogue about the unpredictable nature of life. It’s swift, unforgiving, and indifferent—and the cold open that brings this solemn point to life is brilliantly handled. It plays like the start of a horror film, where a victim is clearly in peril, yet completely unaware of what’s about to happen. The script doesn’t waste time in driving that point home, with a line that hits especially hard: “Fate doesn’t make an announcement when it’s about to blow the doors off your entire life.”
Once the cold open wraps and the title card hits, we’re thrown straight into Ivy caring for a dying Janet from HR, who is clearly near the end. She’s frail, grey, and visibly unwell—it’s sad to see. One thing that really stood out here was a flaw in Ivy’s character. She’s confronted directly with the consequences of her actions, and shockingly, it’s not sitting well with her.
At one point, someone bluntly says to her, “Your twinges of conscience always come a beat too late, I’ve noticed”—which has been a running thread throughout the entire story. Ivy has been hellbent on her mission, her purpose, no matter the cost. As a so-called messiah, she’s done whatever needed doing to feel accomplished, often disregarding the wellbeing of others—something she can usually redeem, but this time, not so much. Her selfish ways have finally caught up with her, and it’s quite the unravelling. All that to say, the messaging in this issue is spot on.
As always, the visuals are stunning. The art is expertly crafted in a way that adds so much depth to the characters, world, and story before they’ve even said a word. It speaks for them—like a secondary language—and it’s mesmerising. The creative team continues to prove that this series isn’t just narratively rich, but visually evocative in a way that elevates every emotional beat. Taken together, it makes for an issue that lingers long after you’ve turned the final page.
Verdict
Poison Ivy #37 is another standout entry that balances horror-tinged storytelling with emotional fallout. The artwork continues to elevate every moment, and the character work digs deep. It’s haunting, sharp, and utterly compelling.
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