- I was thinking of how cute Poison Ivy is-- I hate to put such a beautiful doll behind bars!
- — Batman
Batman #181 is an issue of the series Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of June, 1966. It was published on April 19, 1966.
Synopsis for "Beware of -- Poison Ivy!"
While attending a pop-art show at the Gotham Art Museum featuring portraits of the top three female criminals Dragon Fly, Silken Spider and Tiger Moth, Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson are witness to the arrival of Poison Ivy, who has come to challenge the title for the number one female criminal to the press before making a quick exit. Bruce tries to follow her as Batman but she manages to get away. Because of the way Batman talks about Poison Ivy, Robin is worried that Batman might be falling in love with Ivy.
When Dragon Fly, Silken Spider, and Tiger Moth hear of Poison Ivy's challenge they arrive at her pre-arranged meeting place to figure out once and for all who the most dangerous female criminal is with each bringing in some backup. The several henchmen hold Batman and Robin away while the three femme fatale meet Poison Ivy. However, this turns out to be a trap and the three women are knocked out. When Batman and Robin arrive to stop Poison Ivy, she tries to use her charm to woo Batman. However, Batman manages to snap out of it and arrest her.
Appearing in "Beware of -- Poison Ivy!"
Featured Characters:
Antagonists:
- Dragonfly (First appearance)
- Silken Spider (First appearance)
- Tiger Moth (First appearance)
- Poison Ivy (First appearance)
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Items:
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "The Perfect Crime -- Slightly Imperfect!"
When Kaye Daye, member of the Mystery Analysts of Gotham City is to receive a Sherlock Award for her latest book "The Stars Do Kill", the Mystery Analysts soon become involved in an mysterious attempt on Kaye's life. However, Batman with the help of the others manage to foil this plot and save Kaye before her cousin's hired thugs can murder her and she could cash in on the family inheritance.
Appearing in "The Perfect Crime -- Slightly Imperfect!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Mystery Analysts of Gotham City
- James Gordon
- District Attorney Danton
- Martin Tellman
- Hugh Rankin
- Art Saddows
- Kaye Daye
Antagonists:
- Fern Hunter (Single appearance)
- Joe (Single appearance)
- Chuck (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Nancy Owens (actress) (Single appearance)
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Notes
- This issue features a pin-up of Batman and Robin drawn by Carmine Infantino and inked by Murphy Anderson.
- "Beware of -- Poison Ivy!" was reprinted in Batman #208 (four-page excerpt), Batman in the Sixties, Batman: A Celebration of 75 Years and Batman Arkham: Poison Ivy.
- "The Perfect Crime -- Slightly Imperfect!" was reprinted in Batman #260.
- Both stories were reprinted in Showcase Presents: Batman Vol 2 and Facsimile Edition: Batman #181.
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Batman Recommended Reading
- Batman (Volume 1)
- Batman (Volume 2)
- Batman (Volume 3)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 1)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 2)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 3)
- Batman Confidential (Volume 1)
- Batman: Gotham Knights (Volume 1)
- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (Volume 1)
- Batman: Shadow of the Bat (Volume 1)
- Batman: Streets of Gotham (Volume 1)
- Batman Incorporated (Volume 1)
- Batman Incorporated (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 1)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman: World's Finest (Volume 1)
- Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 1)
- Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 2)
- The Brave and the Bold (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 2)
- Superman/Batman (Volume 1)
- World's Finest (Volume 1)