Calling all geeks, cosplay lovers or environmentalist drag queens: DC Comics supervillain Poison Ivy is getting her own graphic novel, and it’s totes gay.
Poison Ivy: Thorns, written by Kody Keplinger with art by Sara Kipin, reimagines the origin story of the iconic Batman villain Poison Ivy. In the comics, Poison Ivy is a bisexual eco-terrorist, using her knowledge of botany to wreak havoc on Gotham City.
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This new story traces Ivy–real name Pamela Isley–back to her teen years, shrinking from the advances of lustful men, and generally keeping to herself. That changes when Pamela meets Alice, a sullen goth girl. Romantic sparks immediately fly…though secrets from Pamela’s family life threaten to destroy their fledgling love.
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DC Comics has provided Queerty with this exclusive trailer for the new graphic novel, which goes on sale June 1, just in time for pride. Have a look.
Now then, if we could just get that gay Batman & Robin story…
