Does it count as consent if the person you’re with has been programmed to never go against your orders — to always give consent, no matter what? In the recent Heroes in Crisis series, we saw Harley Quinn framed for murder and Poison Ivy killed — and subsequently reborn as a shell of her former self.…
Paved with Good Intentions: How HEROES IN CRISIS Betrays Trauma Victims
trigger warning: sexual abuse, suicidal ideation I have a right to be angry. Through middle and high school, comics were pretty much the only thing I had to keep me going without having a total breakdown. I mean, of course I had other interests and I still do. I could never survive on comics alone.…
The Writing on the Wall: Poison Ivy and HEROES IN CRISIS
Way back in 1994, when I was around the age of 10, I remember watching the “House & Garden” episode of Batman: The Animated Series. The main focus of the story, which was written by Paul Dini and directed by Boyd Kirkland, was about how Pamela Isley (Poison Ivy) had been allowed to leave Arkham…
Review: HARLEY AND IVY MEET BETTY AND VERONICA #1
HARLEY & IVY MEET BETTY & VERONICA #1 Written by Paul Dini and Marc Andreyko Art by Laura Braga, Tony Aviña, and Arif Prianto Published by DC Comics Release Date: October 4, 2017 Harley & Ivy Meet Betty & Veronica is the mash-up crossover book of my dreams, and I am beyond elated that it…
DC & Archie Team for HARLEY & IVY MEET BETTY & VERONICA
DC Entertainment and Archie Comics are proud to present the adventure of a lifetime with HARLEY & IVY MEET BETTY & VERONICA. Their hijinks are brought to you by the real-life team-up of Paul Dini (HARLEY QUINN) and Marc Andreyko (WONDER WOMAN ’77), with art by Laura Braga (DC BOMBSHELLS). It all starts this October…
Review: ALL STAR BATMAN #7
ALL STAR BATMAN #7 Written by Scott Snyder Art by Tula Lotay, Francesco Francavilla Published by DC Comics Release Date: February 8, 2017 Now THIS is how you make a Poison Ivy comic. Tula Lotay joins Scott Snyder to deliver an absolutely amazing issue of All Star Batman, an easy pick of the week based…
Review: POISON IVY: CYCLE OF LIFE AND DEATH TPB
POISON IVY: CYCLE OF LIFE AND DEATH TPB Written by Amy Chu Art by Clay Mann, Stephen Segovia, Robson Rocha, Seth Mann, Ulises Arreola, and more Published by DC Comics Release Date: September 7, 2016 Poison Ivy has a brand new life. Re-securing her credentials as a botanist, Dr. Pamela Isley is ready for a…
Review: POISON IVY: CYCLE OF LIFE AND DEATH #2
POISON IVY: CYCLE OF LIFE AND DEATH #2 Written by Amy Chu Art by Clay Mann, Seth Mann, Jonathan Glapion, and Art Thibert Published by DC Comics Release Date: February 17, 2016 Dr. Pamela Isley has found herself in the center of a murder mystery. Only thing different: she’s not the culprit. The woman…
Review: BATMAN: HARLEY AND IVY THE DELUXE EDITION
BATMAN: HARLEY AND IVY THE DELUXE EDITION Written by Paul Dini Art by Bruce Timm, Dan DeCarlo, Ronnie Del Carmen, Ty Templeton, Rick Burchett, and more Published by DC Comics Release Date: February 10, 2016 This is probably going to get me in a heap of trouble with cries of sacrilege and tomatoes aimed at…
DC Announces Second Printing for POISON IVY: CYCLE OF LIFE AND DEATH #1
On January 20th, DC Entertainment debuted of one of Gotham’s greatest villains in her own series for the first time—Poison Ivy! Just two weeks later, we’re pleased to announce that POISON IVY: CYCLE OF LIFE AND DEATH #1, written by Amy Chu with artwork by Clay Mann, Seth Mann and Ulises Arreola, has sold out! But…
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