Taking off from the events of the previous season, the first half of Season 3 has put the spotlight firmly on new incarnations of familiar villainous characters. It may be stunning enough on its own in the pages of Batman, but it would be quite the sight to see Queen Ivy step out of the comics and into the real world with a look as royal as this.RELATED: 'Batwoman': Why Kate Kane Has Been Holding Alice Back Hopefully, soon the internet will be seeing a plethora of exciting reimaginations of this specific ensemble which pay special attention to its intricate details, fit, makeup, hair, and more. The split personality angle even provides an avenue for friend or couple cosplays representing her two halves. Her Queen Ivy form opens the door to new, dynamic cosplay options for a character who already catches the eye at comic conventions. She looks powerful, beautiful, foreboding, and otherworldly all at the same time.Ĭonsidering Poison Ivy, and the Gotham City Sirens, are already a cosplay staple among fans of the DC universe, this new rendition of her character provides ambitious cosplayers with a higher level to aspire to. From the intricate crown seemingly made of twigs, branches, and plant wisps to the breast and shoulder plates manifested from flowers and foliage to leafy, flowing arm cuffs, she looks like an ethereal plant goddess. It gives fans one of the best, most detailed looks at her new form to date.
It's arguably one of the clearest depictions of this outfit that has been released so far. It may not give much away about the plot, but it definitely does a fantastic job of showcasing the costume. But, in preparation for the release of Batman #114, artist Jorge Jiménez shared a tweet with a page from the upcoming issue that depicts Queen Ivy in all of her green, foliage-covered glory. She's largely been left alone to her plant kingdom underneath the city of Gotham, with occasional interactions with Gotham's heroes and Harley. Related: One Batman Character Could Save Gotham, But Won'tĭespite Queen Ivy's first appearance having been in The Swamp Thin g # 3 - with further exploration in Catwoman and Batman - she hasn't been given much of the spotlight until now. The latter may be more hardened, ruthless, and potentially dangerous, but she still has Harley Quinn's love. as well as a look that has the potential to be a cosplay goldmine.
The first is Ivy, the embodiment of her more innocent and empathetic side and the second is Queen Ivy, who has little regard for human life and could easily destroy the whole of Gotham if she chooses. The emergence of "Queen Ivy" came when Gotham's new resident madman, Simon Saint, experimented on Poison Ivy, causing the longtime villain (sometimes anti-hero) to endure trauma so intense she was split into two separate personalities and bodies. Although this isn't the first time fans have seen this side of her, a new look at the design's intricacy, elegance, and overall aesthetic is one that is sure to spark its fair share of DC cosplayer recreations. Costume upgrades have been a big focus in the world of comics as of late, and Poison Ivy's " Queen Ivy" form is getting special attention in Batman.