- It's just the darndest thing. I have this natural immunity to poisons, toxins, the pain and suffering of others. Go figure...
- — Poison Ivy src
Poison Ivy (real name Pamela Isley) is an enigmatic and sensual eco-terrorist with plant-based plans and powers. The frequent partner and of Harley Quinn, she was also a frequent enemy of the Batman.
History
Pamela Lillian Isley, once a brilliant botanist, turned to a life of crime when Harvey Dent and Bruce Wayne destroyed the habitat of a rare plant in order to build Stonegate Penitentiary. She "dated" Dent, so she could get close enough to poison him. However, her plan failed, she was taken to the same prison she hated, and Dent really hated her afterwards.[1] Ivy was later transferred to Arkham Asylum.[2]
After she escaped Arkham, Poison Ivy created a chemical serum that would transform a human being into a tree. She deviced a plan to transform any citizen who had commited crimes against plants and forests and Bruce Wayne was among them. Alfred Pennyworth was attacked instead and before the transformation was completed, Batman stopped Ivy and cured all of Ivy's victims. Ivy was not found afterwards.[3]
Eventually, Ivy returned to crime and when she tried to steal from the Gotham Museum, she came across Harley Quinn, who had the same idea. The two ladies struck a quick friendship and started a large criminal spree, until they were stopped by Officer Renee Montoya and were taken back to Arkham.[4]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Chlorokinesis[5]
- Toxic Immunity: Poison Ivy was immune to all poisons, including Joker's gas.
Abilities
- Deception[1][6]
- Martial Arts
- Archery: Pamela was fluent with using her Wrist-Mounted Crossbow[1]
- Science
- Seduction[1][6]
Other Characteristics
- Obsession:[1][8] Poison Ivy's affection for her plants - or "babies" - would often distract her from her main goals, or a fight.
Paraphernalia
Weapons
- Wrist-Mounted Crossbow[1]
Notes
- This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the DC Animated Universe and is an adaptation of Poison Ivy. The original character was created by Robert Kanigher and Sheldon Moldoff and first appeared in Batman #181.
- Poison Ivy was voiced by Diane Pershing.
Trivia
- In a possible error by the writer, she was knocked out by gas in "Honor Among Thieves".
- Ivy was 28 during the events of "Pretty Poison".
Recommended Reading
- Batman: "Pretty Poison"
- Batman: "Harley and Ivy"
- Batman: Harley and Ivy (Volume 1)
- Gotham Girls (Volume 1)
Related
- 117 Appearances of Pamela Isley (DCAU)
- 32 Images featuring Pamela Isley (DCAU)
- 14 Quotations by or about Pamela Isley (DCAU)
- Character Gallery: Pamela Isley (DCAU)
External Links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Batman (1992 TV Series) Episode: Pretty Poison
- ↑ Batman (1992 TV Series) Episode: Fear of Victory
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Batman (1992 TV Series) Episode: Eternal Youth
- ↑ Batman (1992 TV Series) Episode: Harley and Ivy
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Adventures in the DC Universe #3
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Batman (1992 TV Series) Episode: House and Garden
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Batman and Harley Quinn (Movie)
- ↑ Batman (1992 TV Series) Episode: Trial
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