Poison Ivy
In 2022, DC planted a new vine for one of Gotham's most formidable botanists, launching a solo series that repositions Poison Ivy as an eco-terrorist with a surprisingly complex heart. G. Willow Wilson anchored the book's initial vision, exploring Ivy's radical environmentalism and her fraught relationship with humanity, with Marcio Takara among the artists defining the title's lush, unsettling look. The series soon took a sharp turn into the wrestling ring, weaving in AEW stars like Darby Allin and Britt Baker as part of a crossover that blurred the lines between superheroics and sports entertainment. This run matters for daring to evolve a classic villain into a nuanced, often sympathetic protagonist, while its unconventional guest stars prove DC’s willingness to play in unexpected sandboxes.
