New look at Poison Ivy in the ‘ABSOLUTE BATMAN’ universe.
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Art by Mark Brooks. pic.twitter.com/KvgS1Q77AY
In the **Absolute Batman** universe (part of DC's ongoing Absolute Universe line launched in 2024), Poison Ivy gets a wildly reimagined, horror-infused redesign by artist **Mark Brooks**.
Gone is the classic seductive, green-skinned femme fatale vibe—instead, she's transformed into a grotesque, nightmarish fusion of plant, animal, fungal, and almost otherworldly elements. She looks like a living embodiment of a "plant apocalypse," with twisted vines, feathers, organic armor-like growths, eerie glowing eyes, and a overall monstrous yet strangely captivating aesthetic. This ties into the "Seventh Kingdom" arc in *Absolute Batman*, where her origin and powers are being explored in a much darker, more primal way compared to mainline DC continuity. The reveal (shared via variant covers for issues like #17 and #18, plus interior art) has blown up online, with fans calling it everything from "batshit insane" and "nightmare fuel" to "phenomenal" and "10/10 horrific perfection." Many say it's even stronger than the Absolute Joker's redesign. Here are some key visuals from the discussion and covers: Reactions range from pure hype ("they cooked") to hilarious thirst comments ("I'd still hit") and memes about random details like the owl chilling on her shoulder. It's easily one of the most talked-about redesigns in the Absolute series so far. If you're into darker, more experimental takes on Batman villains, this version of Ivy is definitely worth checking out in the upcoming issues!Mark Brooks Paints The Absolute Poison Ivy
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Mark Brooks paints the Absolute Poison Ivy for this Absolute Batman #17 exclusive convention variant for 2026
Article Summary
- Mark Brooks unveils an exclusive foil variant of Absolute Poison Ivy for Absolute Batman #17 at Megacon 2026
- Absolute Poison Ivy debuts with a striking new look, transforming Batman’s world with her vengeance
- Scott Snyder and Eric Canete team for a two-part Absolute Batman arc starring a dangerous reimagined Poison Ivy
- Issue #18 promises shocking twists as Poison Ivy’s rampage escalates and the Joker’s plans unfold in Gotham
Okay, well, it seems that spoiler warnings are no longer needed for such. Here's Mark Brooks' exclusive foil cover for Megacon to Absolute Batman #17 featuring the first appearance of the Absolute Poison Ivy.
Oh, look, and she has been signed by Scott Snyder and Mark Brooks, so that's as official as it gets. Previously, we saw Björn Barends' exclusive variant cover for East Coast Comics, and noted that her body seems tattooed by chloryphyll, leaves seem to be growing out of her, and she appears to be generating plant fronds or strands to hold up the Batskull. However, from the Brooks version, she appears to have more feathers than leaves.
This is what we previously saw of her, in action, on a different cover. Or, at least, what she does to the Absolute Batman…
Scott Snyder previously said, "ABSOLUTE BATMAN 17 & 18, February and March, is a special 2-part story by me & the amazing @EricCanete that has Bruce face off against our version of Poison Ivy! But expect a couple surprises in 17 big enough DC is redacting the covers for 18…" Here's that redacted cover…
That's a lot more redacted mass…
- ABSOLUTE BATMAN #17
(W) Scott Snyder (A) Eric Canete (CA) Nick Dragotta
ABSOLUTE POISON IVY SINKS HER TEETH INTO ARK-M! Dr. Pamela Isley has been unleashed from the Ark-M facility with an unending hate and burning fire for revenge on Gotham City, and those who put her in the belly of the beast. When Batman hunts her down, he must survive a labyrinth of leveled horrors, one more gruesome after the next, as he tries to save the city from a monster it created. $4.99 2/11/2026 - ABSOLUTE BATMAN #18
(W) Scott Snyder (A) Eric Canete (CA) Nick Dragotta
Variant covers by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, MAHMUD ASRAR, and DECLAN SHALVEY
1:25 variant cover by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO
After the explosive reveal ending last issue, and Batman continues to fight Poison Ivy's mutated monsters and winds up uncovering an even more gruesome horror that has embedded itself in the city's very foundations. All while the Joker's machinations start to coalesce in a partnership with a new ally. On Sale: 3/11/26
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