Poison Ivy #20
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| Writer | G. Willow Wilson |
| Artist | Marcio Takara |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
ORIGIN OF SPECIES CONTINUES! Pamela Isley's world is spiraling out of control thanks to the influence of her professor, Dr. Jason Woodrue. But just as things seem to be at their worst, a promising new classmate arrives on the scene and threatens to steal away the few nice things left in Pam's life. Meet Bella Garten, a.k.a...THE GARDENER.
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9.0
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Mar 05, 2024This has been a fascinating read that really brings the whole series full-circle. Read Full Review
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ComicBook.com - Nicole Drum
Mar 06, 2024More DC characters should be given this sort of introspection, though it's interesting to see where this new facet of things will go once we return to the main story. Read Full Review
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8.0
Dark Knight News - Fay Clark
Mar 06, 2024I know we're dragging out the reveal of how Ivy gets out of her predicament in the present, but I can't say I'm mad about it. Poison Ivy #20 has given me the Dr. Pam Isley that I've been longing for, so Wilson knows what she's doing. I trust in the process, and can not wait to see the end of this arc and the epic reveal of the present. Read Full Review
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Batman-News - Andru Zodrow
Mar 05, 2024While it can occasionally feel like this series is moving a little too fast for its own good, it nonetheless achieves an emotional impact and crafts a compelling new origin for one of the most interesting characters in the Bat's rogues-gallery. Read Full Review
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6.6
The Batman Universe - Gareth Turner
Mar 07, 2024Wilson, Takara, and Prianto continue their strong run on the series even if the middle chapter can sometimes feel more like setting pieces in motion than telling an organic story. Read Full Review
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Holy crap, I love this!!! I was pretty caught off guard by the reveal here, and I almost now want to go back to Fear State to see how this jives with Pam and Bella's relationship there. I really liked how the artist did a great job of making Woodrue look totally coked out, and I adore Pam's characterization. She's so messy and interesting and sympathetic. This book rocks, and I'm super happy to read it.
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G Willow Wilsons's deep appreciation for Pamela Isley has shone through in every issue today, but this latest mini-arc crafting a narrative that is character-driven has really cemented this run as a pivotal series for the character we know as Poison Ivy. The issue picks up with Pam grappling with the fallout of Woodrue's manipulations and the introduction of Bella Garten, who is initially seen as a threat. Wilson continues to masterfully weave together themes of inter-personal power dynamics, obsession, and the search for belonging, creating a complex and nuanced portrayal. The art by Marcio Takara is stunning, particularly the interpretations of the monstrous creations being brought to life in Woodrue's makeshift lab. These creatures more
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G Willow Wilson continues her fantastic exploration of Poison Ivy's origins. This series continues to be one of DC's highlights every month.
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So the origin story that we're expanding here is from 1997, near as I can tell. 26ish years feels like enough time to justify revisiting it, although I can't get over how we're calling it a 'Secret Origin' when it's been canonically covered at least twice already. At any rate, if we're going to put the actual plot on hold and waste 3 issues on this, this seems like a pretty good way to do it--the storytelling within the issue feels great, although it has the same tonal issues that the rest of the run does. It's perfectly enjoyable to read and the balance of comic book zaniness and more grounded content is in a good place. I just feel for whatever poor editor at DC has the thankless job of keeping Wilson's horny AO3 side in check. I'd imagin more
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