Meet DC's New Male Poison Ivy, 'The Poisoned Man'

The New Poison Ivy Arrives, With One Massive Change Fans Won't Expect By  Andrew Dyce Published 40 minutes ago Andrew Dyce is the Deputy Editor for ScreenRant's coverage of Marvel, DC, and all other comics. Whether superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy, or any other genre, Andrew's decade in the industry and countless hours of analysis on podcasts like the Screen Rant Underground, Total Geekall, The Rings of Power Podcast, Batman v Superman: By The Minute, and more has left its mark. With over a decade spent at GameRant and ScreenRant, Andrew has made himself known as an outspoken fan and critic of film, television, video games, comics, and more. Sign in to your ScreenRant account Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap

There is a new, re-imagined version of Poison Ivy in the DC Multiverse, marking one of the most drastic changes to the femme fatale in recent memory. More than a costume change, a new romance to replace Harley Quinn, or even a shift back from villain to hero. The new enemy to Batman won't be turning heads with their powers, but their name: it's time to meet The Poisoned Man.

Poison Ivy is a Man in DC's New Cosmic Batman Series

Immortal Legend Batman #4 by Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, Erica D'Urso

Male Poison Ivy Design in Immortal Legend Batman Comic Art

The twist comes out of left field in the new Immortal Legend Batman series, shifting the action and adventure of the caped crusader and Gotham City into a new, plantetary arena. Previous issues have introduced altered spins on classic Batman villains like Bane, The Riddler, and Two-Face. While those villains have remained male in this new universe, the new Poisoned Man represents the book's first gender switch to take place among DC's iconic rogues' gallery.

Readers have been kept in suspense as to which legendary villains were being redesigned for each issue, and as Batman descends into a hostile, overgrown planet in Immortal Legends' cosmos, the stage is perfectly set for a new take on Dr. Pamela Isley. Instead, an unknown man emerges from the forest sending a poisoned spear directly into Batman's shoulder. Revealing himself to be the aformentioned "Poisoned Man," the transformation into a being of vines and vegetation officially takes hold.

Male Poison Ivy in Immortal Legend Batman Comic Art

The design of the villains isn't dramatically different from Poison Ivy's modern costumes, and the same can honestly be said for the villain's demeanor and attitude. While this threat is technically not a real human, but a manifestation of the dark magic the Immortal Legends are tasked with fighting, the villain's poisons and toxins most definitely are. But as usual, Batman has a plan.

The Male Version of Poison Ivy Officially Makes DC History

While The Villain's Time is Short, The Variant Marks A Comic First

Male Poison Ivy with Batman in Immortal Legend Comic

Aside from giving comic book fans and cosplayers a legitimate 'male Poison Ivy costume' to emulate in the real world, the introduction of the Poisoned Man makes comic book history as the first such redesign, variant, or versions of Poison Ivy in DC Comics canon. A surprising milestone, and one that seems inevitable in hindsight (as Poisony Ivy's no stranger to controversy).

The villain's time in the spotlight seems to have fallen well short of the original Poison Ivy, but to see that story play out readers will need to read the issue for themselves. But will the Poisoned Man, like the other shadows vanquished by Bruce Wayne to this point, return to defeat him as he returns to Gotham City? Only the next issue holds that secret.

Immortal Legend Batman #4 is available now from DC Comics.

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