The genius of DC Comics is that they’re always finding ways to re-invent the classics.

There may be no better example of this than Poison Ivy. From her Femme Fatale roots to Harley’s ride-or-die partner and the antihero of her own series, life is good for Ivy fans.

So this pod conversation kind of has a story. I don’t usually talk behind-the-scenes with the pod, but it’s so relevant on this one.

It all started when HighlyGinger from Bluesky and I were chatting, and we started talking Poison Ivy. It turned out we’re both huge fans. I mean, I’m a guy who had meeting an Ivy cosplayer on my bucket list until last summer. And Highly Ginger has not only cosplayed as Poison Ivy, but also as Dr. Pamela Lillian Isley the scientist.

This is the thing about Aly—just when I think I can’t have more respect and admiration, there it is.  ...