Good Poison
For the first time in her life, she was happy. Then they took everything from her: her home, her pets, and her sanity. All she has left is vengeance
In this issue Poison Ivey has found an Island all to her self so she can live out her life.
As she is being hailed as a goddess by a young woman who has noticed plants growing where they shouldn't, who also pleads for help from her, the island is attacked and all life on the island except for Ivey is destroyed. Throughout the rest of the book, we see Pamela Isleys back story, as we watch Poison Ivey take revenge on those who have destroyed her island.
COVER
Brian Stelfreeze has given us some cool covers on these villain one shots. While this one looks almost as good as the others. I do not think that if I were an editor I would have allowed the " who farted " look on Pamelas face. Not a poster quality image, but still not bad.
INTERIORS
The book opens beautifully. Poison Ivey , the Island , and the farm girl are drawn quite well. I was immediately taken in. Unfortunately when the story leaves the island the art suffers.
Not that it is bad, I still liked it, but the panel layout becomes cliched, and there are scenes where the characters just look awkward, such as Ivey growing a huge jaw. Good, just inconsistant.
STORY
Much like the art the writing suffers its own inconsistancy. The opening scene with a young girl worshipping Ivey could have sent this book in a wildly different direction than your average revenge story.
So it is up to the dialogue and characterization to save the book. Which it does. At least enough for me to comfortably recommend the book. I also enjoy the bizarre relationships that Batman has with his female antagonists, and appreciate that this book explores that.
