Summary
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Poison Ivy #23!Poison Ivyhas officially been killed off, and her death scene will destroy every Harlivy fan.The relationship between Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy has become one of the most well-regarded romances in DC’s history. Their infamous breakup led to massive discourse from fans beforethe two officially reunited in 2023. Now, a heartbreaking new development has threatened to end their relationship for good as Ivy finally meets her demise.
InPoison Ivy #23by G. Willow Wilson and Haining, Poison Ivy is in the midst of sacrificing herself to finallyput an end to her personal Joker, Dr. Jason Woodrue, once and for all. However, in an attempt to save her life, Harley Quinn, Killer Croc, Solomon Grundy and Janet-from-HR team up to dispose of the Lamia Cordyceps zombies while torching Woodrue with the flames of Red Hood’s motorcycle.However, it’s not enough as Ivy collapses and officially dies in Harley’s arms.
It’s a heart-wrenching image to see Harley Quinn cry in anguish as her love passes away. Given how much their relationship has built up over the years, the emotional impact undeniably resonates with the duo’s fans just as much.
Ivy’s Death Impacts Fans Across Various Media
Comic and Cartoon Fans Alike Share in Harley’s Mourning
“[…] after a detrimental breakup that infuriated fans, the two getting back together showed a lot of promise for the future.”
The romance between Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy has become well-known by comics fans since the two officially got together in 2016.They became an LGBTQ+ power couple with their love being as iconic as Superman and Lois Lane or Batman’s on-again-off-again love with Catwoman.Plus, after a detrimental breakup that infuriated fans, the two getting back together showed a lot of promise for the future. Now, her death has officially sent waves across the DC Universe, and while comic fans will undeniably be hit hardest, there are others who will understand Harley’s pain.
Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy have also officially gotten together inthe Max animatedHarley Quinnseries, and fans of this show are no stranger to Ivy crossing paths with death. The end of season one actually saw Ivy die at the hands of the Joker. However, what’s interesting about the series is thatit sets a precedent that Ivy’s death won’t be permanent.
Poison Ivy’s Mirroring ofThe Death of SupermanGives Hope for Her Future
Ivy Will Return
While it’s fairly commonplace for dead characters to be resurrected in comics, there’s far more evidence that Ivy will return beyond the meta reasoning.A lot of the moments in this story arcpay homage to the infamous ’90s storylineThe Death of Superman.These range from Ivy facing off against a seemingly impossible threat and sacrificing herself to save everyone else, to Harley holding Ivy mirroring the way Lois holds Superman. It’s clear that her “death” will be reversed in a future issue, just like how Superman was brought back during theReign of the Supermenarc.
Regardless of her likely return, though, this massive death featuring one of Gotham’s most notable villains is sure to break the hearts of countless fans of the character and her relationship with Harley. She’s made great strides over the years as she toes the line of becoming an antihero, and now her sacrifice has solidified her new role in the DC Universe. However, it all came at a massive cost asPoison Ivy’s official death destroys every Harlivy fan with an impactful and heartbreaking final image.
Poison Ivy
Inducted into Batman’s rogues gallery in the 1960s, Poison Ivy is a metahuman who terrorizes Gotham with her poisonous touch and control over plant life. A misanthropic eco-terrorist, Poison Ivy is also depicted as an anti-hero, using her powers in attempts to regrow the environment in the wake of pollution and deforestation. Together with her lover Harley Quinn, the two are always ready to wreak havoc in Gotham.
