First Look: Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death

 

Poison Ivy fans who have been waiting for the character to be spotlighted in a solo series will get their wish when Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death arrives in comic shops on January 20. Sure, we have seen her be a thorn in Batman’s side for years, but what of her day to day life? Written by Amy Chu with art by Clay Mann, this six issue mini-series focuses on those very details.

You can find the synopsis for the first issue below, as well as some newly revealed artwork courtesy of DC Entertainment.

Life. Death. Poison Ivy has power over both. But can she keep her friends and hold down a regular job at the same time? As Dr. Pamela Isley, she joins the prestigious plant sciences department at Gotham Botanical Gardens, but things quickly get complicated when a fellow scientist is murdered and it looks like the work of Ivy!

Also, this issue guest-stars none other than HARLEY QUINN!

Cover for issue #1 by Clay Mann
Cover for issue #1 by Clay Mann
Cover for issue #2 by Clay Mann
Cover for issue #2 by Clay Mann
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Cover to issue #3 by Clay Mann
Issue #1 splash page 2 pencils by Clay Mann (with inks by Seth Mann)
Issue #1 splash page 2 pencils by Clay Mann (with inks by Seth Mann)
Issue #1 splash page 10 pencils by Clay Mann
Issue #1 splash page 10 pencils by Clay Mann
Costume concept sketches by Clay Mann
Costume concept sketches by Clay Mann
Eric Joseph

Eric Joseph

After falling into a vat of chemicals, this fellow adopted the name "Eric Joseph." Some say he is a freelance writer, while others say he can be found frequenting conventions and nightspots in the Detroit area. Needless to say, he prefers his background to be multiple choice.