Poison Ivy #8

8.6

Critic Rating

7 Reviews
7.7

User Rating

20 Reviews
Writer G. Willow Wilson
Artist Atagun Ilhan
Cover Price $3.99

Poison Ivy's adventure in fracking comes to an emotional head when the return of an old friend forces our verdant villain to confront the very real, very human costs of her actions. Will Ivy turn over a new leaf or is she sticking to her plan?

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CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top

  • 10

    ComicBook.com - Nicole Drum

    Jan 04, 2023

    I particularly love the idea that there is beauty in acknowledging the horrors of our reality and a gorgeousness and finding humanity in unexpected places. Read Full Review

  • 10

    COMICON - Scott Redmond

    Jan 05, 2023

    'Poison Ivy' #8 continues to build off its stellar opening story arc, showcasing even deeper character growth and moments for the protagonist as well as those around her. Truly gorgeous energetic ecological horror meets the beauty of humanity without losing any of its edge as a sharp justified finger continues to point at the broken system that plagues our world daily. This is a comic book with a lot to say and everyone needs to be listening to what it has to say. Read Full Review

  • 9.6

    You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff

    Jan 04, 2023

    Wilson has found a very sharp niche for Poison Ivy that rather brilliantly occupies space somewhere between drama and comedy and horror and action and heroism and...anti-heroism. The real genius is that she does all of that while delivering a coherently simple story that is totally accessible to just about any reader. Wilson has a very, very appealing relationship with Pam. It will be fun to see it develop in future issues.  Read Full Review

  • 8.5

    AIPT - David Brooke

    Jan 03, 2023

    Poison Ivy #8 continues to show this series is rightfully one of the most important superhero books on the stands today. It conveys real-life issues in easy-to-understand and relatable ways while further humanizing Ivy. Along the way, we see the good and the bad humanity brings, and like with Poison Ivy, we tend to lean towards the good being the winner of the debate. It just requires Poison Ivy to do horrific things to a lone toxic person. Read Full Review

  • 8.5

    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield

    Jan 03, 2023

    This story, featuring a guest artist who excels in the truly bizarre, has largely been a bridge between the first arc of Poison Ivy and the next. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    Dark Knight News - Fay Clark

    Jan 07, 2023

    At this point in the review, it's clear that my favorite part was Janet from HR. I that we get to see more of her in the coming issues, even if it's just short snippet updates. Ivy still has a long way to go on her journey and I know she will make it a good one. Everything about her in this series has come from an intellectually stimulating place. She isn't just a villain and I hope people realize the layers she has as a character, assisted by the fantastic writing style of G. Willow Wilson. Read Full Review

  • 5.5

    Batman-News - Theresa Campagna

    Jan 04, 2023

    This chapter of Poison Ivy was more readable than the last, but at the same time, problems with the dialogue and artwork are increasing. I also am not exactly sure what this book is building towards anymore with its story of Ivy as being more heroic. It seems like it would have been better if DC kept this to six issues. Read Full Review

USER REVIEWS Back to Top

  • 10

    ZONS9

    Jan 05, 2023

    Gorgeous and heartfelt, I didn't want this issue to end.

  • 10

    Jonn McLoed

    Apr 14, 2024

    I loved this on every single level as it tells the story off the Green as a living being and how Pam fights to be either all monster or half loving human. At her core she is the Green but on the edges she wants to beloved and worshipped y the women that set off the chain in her mind off the woman she once was.

  • 8.5

    Jawsh

    Jan 13, 2023

    Getting to think on some tough stuff.

  • 8.5

    Screaming Enigma

    Jun 19, 2023

    I feel very similar with this issue as I felt with the previous one. Although, the story was more heartfelt and just better overall in my opinion. I might have given this a 9.0 had it not been for the art. As I stated in my review of Issue 7, Ilhan's art just feels a little inconsistent to me. On one page, he's drawing an absolutely fantastic scene or a beautiful depiction of a character. On the next, he draws a wonky face or a weird body-shot. This is still a good issue overall and I've been enjoying this series so far.

  • 8.0

    daspidaboy

    Apr 05, 2024

    This story was really touching. So far, I think this is the definitive Poison Ivy series, which isnt saying much. But this series really rocks, and I like how Poison Ivy literally monster-ize her enemies, and it talks on mature topics like Poison Ivy's state of mind and how we keep on ruining Nature. I like the ending how Poison Ivy stays with the Cancer patient, and so far I have strong impressions.

  • 6.5

    fzanca

    Jan 08, 2023

    I wasn't a fan of this issue. We were just introduced to a new villain and just like that, it's over. Ivy gets help from a woman who has a medical condition. Ivy not only brings her to the hospital but stays with her even though she is one of the most wanted women in the world. I'm not sure how is able to travel around without anyone recognizing her. At least that was answered with her getting the job, but being able to walk around a hospital? And one dose of a liquid changed her back, just like that. Ugh - horrible writing.

  • 6.0

    Williamflipper

    Apr 20, 2023

    Odd writing.. not as good as the previous issues..lost some steam and urgency..

  • 10

    NG

    Jan 04, 2023

  • 10

    liolia

    Oct 09, 2023

  • 9.0

    Bruno Mael

    Jan 03, 2023

  • 9.0

    KittyNone

    Mar 04, 2023

  • 8.5

    Psycamorean

    Mar 04, 2023

  • 7.5

    Hailey

    Feb 02, 2023

  • 7.0

    ItsJess

    Apr 03, 2023

  • 6.5

    Vertigo Girl

    Jan 03, 2023

  • 6.5

    Watchtower022

    Jan 05, 2023

  • 6.5

    K-23

    Feb 01, 2023

  • 6.0

    AllWallace

    Jan 05, 2023

  • 5.0

    boxo

    Jan 05, 2023

  • 5.0

    Joresti

    May 10, 2023

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