‘Poison Ivy' perfectly balances the line between horrifying and relatable as the title character navigates the complexities and horrors of human existence and tries to deal with her own conflicted nature. A truly gorgeous series that delivers on all fronts, from the deeply emotional to the terrifyingly grotesque, taking characters and readers on a truly unique journey within the DC Universe as well as our own. Read Full Review

The plot develops into a kind of focus as the anti-hero finds her arch-villain in a sharply-executed fourth issue. Wilson is taking Ivy and her readers on a tour of the darker side of life in the US, but theres room for so much more that she hasnt had a chance to embrace. A series like this could go on for quite some time without ever quite losing momentum. Too bad its a mini-series. Read Full Review

It's plain to see why Poison Ivy needed another story arc, as this issue reveals she has many more people to meet, fall for, and murder with extreme justice. Tender, biting, and truly real, Poison Ivy is a vision for exploring humanity and how a force like Poison Ivy can walk the line between good and bad. Read Full Review

After a questionable interview, Ivy takes a job at a shipping company as a means to forward her current objective. During her time there she witnesses the unscrupulous behavior of her direct employer and makes new friends. Soon, Ivy decides to put an end to her bosss actions in a surprising confrontation. Then, she and Jesslyn make a connection. Later on, Ivy has an unusual encounter.The Story: Wilson crafts a compelling narrative that showcases more of Ivys compassion. I find it interesting that Ivy is in a constant battle with her humanity. Throughout the series weve seen her spare potential victims because of some kind act or unexpected connection. Although she believes her mission is just, and people are presented as the greatest threat, Ivy still encounters those that have the ability to change her heart. I cant help but wonder if this duality of emotion will pay a significant part in the storys conclusion.The illustration is presented in realistic comic styling. The attention to Read Full Review

Poison Ivy #4 continues the series' elegant and eloquent character study of Pamela Isley whilst also offering up timely social commentary, but it also delivers to readers the first real swing toward a villain that isn't Poison Ivy and her crusade. Read Full Review

We get our first hints at a major villain this issue, but just following Ivy's journey is fascinating enough. Read Full Review

This seems like a great first arc for Poison Ivy, and the creative team behind this has done a phenomenal job in telling her story and honoring her character very well. Although the artwork was not appealing to me, it was more to do with style preferences than it does with the work itself. I cannot wait to see where the story goes for the future of Pamela Isley, aka Poison Ivy. Read Full Review

I'll be watching this space in anxious anticipation of the next issue. Read Full Review

I'm pleased with how G. Willow Wilson has improved on the last couple of issues for this story. So far, I think expanding her work on the series for 12 issues is well deserved. I really appreciate seeing all these elements of Ivy's character that had been cast aside brought back into the forefront again. That said, the portrayal of the Harley and Ivy "romance keeps getting worse, and I really wish it would be cast aside. Read Full Review

All in all, a very good series!

I honestly can't believe this book is real. its so unafraid of exploring Ivy and her contradictory nature, which some other Ivy books touch upon but don't fully commit to it. I'd say this issue is missing a couple of pages as everything happens too fast, but still i can roll with it and what its saying.

I'm so glad this is going to be an ongoing (or at least a longer mini). I just want to spend forever reading about Ivy hooking up with beautiful women, killing people who deserve it, and struggling with the fact that in her heart she's not the misanthropic serial killer she thinks she wants to be. Writing, art, colors, all a joy. Give me fifty more issues.

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hesfkshgf - Sep 9, 2022

She is killing way more than just people who deserve it!

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The bulk of this issue was a fairly simple story, but when it's executed well it's executed well. This was a another great read for this miniseries turned maxiseries. Pamela standing up to George is just great, and Takara's art makes it all the better by adding a sense of hysteria to the scene. Plus, that page he did with the Green Man is just so damn cool. One thing I will say about this series is that it's taking a little bit to get to the actual point of everything, which could be why it was extended from 6 issues to 12. Either way, I'm still enjoying this.

Again and better Swamp thing / Sandman vertigo era DC vibe

Another strong issue!
Some good ideas here I feel aren't as well explored as they could be. The workplace and its workers feel like caricature as opposed to real people but the spirit of what Wilson is trying to do comes through just fine.

They are definitely making Poison Ivy out to be a villain. The girl from her work jumps into bed with her very quickly at the risk of losing her job. There was no verification that the boss was gone. And, of course, it being 2022 every boss is a sexual predator. This issue was only okay, nothing really happened except that we found out Ivy's plan.

Generic PoS boss sexually harassing his employee is killed, then Ivy's gay coworker that she literally just met randomly kisses her?? Is that not also sexual harassment? Thankfully Ivy liked it I guess. Weak issue that feels forced and a bit silly.

This was expanded from 6 issues to 12 and after 4 issues, it's a good thing they did that because barely anything has happened!