Absolute Batman has gone above and beyond reinventing classic villains for a new day and age, but it’s positively broken the mold for Poison Ivy. We all knew that a twisted new take on the iconic ...

DC’s new Absolute Universe setting is built around twists. Part of the fun is seeing new takes on classic DC Comics‘ characters and how one small change inspires bigger changes. In the case of ...

The dangers of touching or eating a poisonous plant range from mild irritation all the way to death. In the U.S. the hazardous plant you're most likely to come into contact with is poison ivy—or its ...

Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac contain urushiol, an oily sap that can trigger contact dermatitis with an itchy rash and blisters. You are not born sensitive to urushiol, but you can become ...

It’s nearly summertime, but before you go outside to enjoy the warmer weather and get out your gardening tools, remember to keep your eye out for poison ivy. Poison ivy, which causes an allergic ...

Poison ivy has leaves in groups of three, a green or reddish tint, and a hairy vine. A poison ivy rash looks like small, red bumps that can sometimes progress into blisters. To avoid poison ivy, wear ...

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Dr. Pamela Isley, better known as Poison Ivy, is an iconic character of DC Comics. Even fans who have not read her comics know full-well who this character is. Classically defined as an eco-terrorist, ...

QUESTION: What's the best way to get rid of poison ivy? I have it in two locations. The first is in low-growing ligustrums that border my yard, and the second is along my backyard fence. -- Dave Plank ...

One of the most prominent criminals known to Gotham City is Poison Ivy, who has already had her fair share of exposure in the Batman movies (as played by Uma Thuman in 1997’s Batman & Robin), live ...

Poison ivy has three leaves, and the middle leaf has a longer stem. Touching poison ivy causes an allergic reaction due to urushiol oil. Poison oak and poison sumac are related to poison ivy and also ...