Poison Ivy (comics) facts for kids

Poison Ivy (whose real name is Dr. Pamela Lillian Isley) is a character from DC Comics who appears in Batman comic books. She was created by Robert Kanigher and Sheldon Moldoff. Poison Ivy first appeared in Batman #181 in June 1966. She looks a bit like a plant and has special powers to control plants. She used to be a scientist who cared deeply for plants and animals. After an accident involving chemicals, she gained her amazing plant powers. Her close friend and partner in crime is Harley Quinn.

A person dressed as Poison Ivy

The actress Uma Thurman played Poison Ivy in the movie Batman & Robin. She was also voiced by Diane Pershing in animated shows.

Poison Ivy: The Plant Protector

Poison Ivy is a well-known character in the world of DC Comics. She is often seen as a villain, but her main goal is to protect plants and the natural world. She believes that plants are more important than humans. This belief often leads her to clash with Batman and other heroes.

Who is Poison Ivy?

Poison Ivy is a brilliant botanist, which means she is an expert in plants. She has a unique connection to all forms of plant life. She can communicate with plants and even make them do what she wants. She uses her powers to try and make the world a greener place. However, she sometimes goes to extreme lengths to achieve her goals.

Her Origin Story

Before she became Poison Ivy, Pamela Lillian Isley was a talented doctor. She was very passionate about plants and the environment. An accident changed her life forever. She was exposed to special chemicals that altered her body. This accident gave her the ability to control plants and made her immune to many poisons. After this, she decided to use her new powers to defend nature.

Powers and Abilities

Poison Ivy has many incredible powers related to plants.

• Plant Control: She can make plants grow quickly and move them as she wishes. She can even create giant, dangerous plants.
• Immunity to Toxins: Because of the chemicals she was exposed to, she is immune to most poisons, toxins, and diseases.
• Plant Toxins: She can create and control various plant-based toxins. These can be used to make people fall asleep or even control their minds.
• Pheromones: She can release special chemicals called pheromones. These can affect people's emotions and make them do what she wants.

Friends and Foes

Poison Ivy often works with other characters from Gotham City. Her closest friend is Harley Quinn. They are often seen together, causing trouble and trying to achieve their goals. Poison Ivy's main enemy is Batman. He tries to stop her from harming people or the city, even when she believes she is doing good for the environment.

Poison Ivy in Movies and Shows

Poison Ivy has appeared in many different forms of media.

• In the 1997 movie Batman & Robin, she was played by the actress Uma Thurman.
• She has also been a character in many animated TV shows and video games. In some of these, her voice was provided by Diane Pershing.

These appearances have helped make her a very popular and recognizable character.

See also

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