Poison Ivy will receive a new design for her second major DC appearance this year. This iconic villain is a regular fixture in Batman's rogues gallery, known for her love of and control over plants. Poison Ivy has appeared in dozens of DC projects over the years, spanning film, television, comics, and games, and has been particularly prominent in the 2026 universe.
DC Studios unveiled a bold new look for Poison Ivy in its next project, the second season of Batman: The Caped Crusader. The animated series, airing on Prime Video, offers a noir-inspired take on the DC superhero and his rogues gallery, set in the 1940s, often showcasing intriguing new character designs that fit the setting. At the start of the second season, Poison Ivy is revealed as a femme fatale with a punk edge.
Ivy's vibrant red hair is toned down to a more muted brown here, and she's depicted with thick eyeliner and ivy-colored lipstick.
In the photo, she is wearing a green crop top and skirt, matching gloves, and punk accessories including a studded choker, pointy earrings, and a studded belt and bracelets.
The new design is a marked departure from previous depictions of Poison Ivy, including her most recent redesign in 2026 for Absolute Batman. Like Batman, Absolute Batman offers its own unique take on DC characters, presenting them in a dark and sometimes grotesque light.
Poison Ivy appeared in the Absolute Batman universe in issue #17, where her appearance was redesigned and given a more terrifying appearance. In this universe, Ivy survived a laboratory accident that resulted in her DNA being fused with that of animals, making her part human, part plant, and part animal.
Poison Ivy's third appearance in DC media this year (following Absolute Batman and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight) remains significantly different from the comics. Poison Ivy's traditional comic book appearance is of a fiery redhead, often wearing a suit adorned with botanical motifs.
The villains from the Rivals' Gallery also underwent various changes across the various animated series. In Batman: The Animated Series, Poison Ivy was depicted in a green swimsuit and gloves, while retaining her vibrant orange hair.
In the Harley Quinn series, where Poison Ivy is one of the main characters, her design was again slightly altered: this time, the antagonist now has literally green skin. Her clothing is often in various shades of green, but it looks more natural and fits the show's contemporary setting.
Poison Ivy will next appear on July 31, 2026, when the second season of Batman: The Caped Crusader premieres, with all episodes available to watch simultaneously. The voice cast includes Hamish Linklater as Batman, Jason Watkins as Alfred, and Eric Morgan Stewart as Jim Gordon. Poison Ivy's voice actor has not yet been revealed.
What is Poison Ivy's role in Batman: The Caped Crusader?
Poison Ivy's appearance in the new trailer for Batman: The Caped Crusader is the first news about her involvement in the new season, but it also gives some hints about what she'll be doing in the new season.
First, Ivy appears to be in league with the Riddler, who is depicted as a gangster in Batman, and they appear to be leading a criminal group seeking to take control of Gotham's criminal underworld.
The Riddler appears to be one of the season's main antagonists (besides the recently introduced Joker), meaning that if he and Ivy are allies, the pair will appear frequently in episodes. If Poison Ivy follows the traditional femme fatale path of the noir genre, this could hint at a possible betrayal by the Riddler in the future.
The second season of Batman: The Caped Crusader is also expected to feature a host of DC villains, including the Mad Hatter (in female form), Scarecrow, Roxy Rocket, and Harley Quinn.