WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for POISON IVY #26!For quite some time, Harley Quinn and Janet from HR softening her once ruthless demeanor. However, it seems a new villain is poised to fill the void left by Ivy’s transformation, making a dramatic entrance that promises to shake things up in Gotham as they debut with a deadly bang–literally.

G. Willow Wilson and Marcio Takara’s Poison Ivy #26, set to hit comic book shelves on October 2, 2024, serves as the perfect entry point for fans both old and new, launching a fresh story arc for everyone’s favorite plant-loving villain. Now restored to her full powers after a temporary setback, Ivy resumes her fierce and righteous fight for the balance of the natural world.

However, it seems that one or more individuals believe the Green Queen isn’t doing enough, taking matters into their own hands as they debut as DC’s deadly new eco-terrorist group—The Order of the Green Knight.

Gotham’s Newest Villain Steps Into Poison Ivy’s Original Role in DC Comics

“Order of the Green Knight” Debuts with a Bang in Poison Ivy #26 (Literally)

Poison Ivy #26 opens with Janet from HR—Ivy’s roommate and girlfriend—shopping at a natural grocery store, seeking items that the environmentally conscious Ivy would approve of. With her groceries in hand, Janet exits the store, only for the building to explode moments later. The scene shifts to an injured Janet lounging on the couch as she and Ivy watch the news about the explosion. The report reveals that an eco-terrorist group named The Order of the Green Knight has claimed responsibility for the grocery store bombing, which tragically resulted in the deaths of sixteen people, including two children, and left dozens more injured.

This introduction of The Order of the Green Knight not only hints at a major villain in the story arc but is also significant because it effectively usurps Poison Ivy’s original role in DC Comics. Long-time fans know that Ivy wasn't always the anti-hero or anti-villain that DC portrays today; she was firmly rooted in villain territory and was primarily recognized as Gotham’s resident eco-terrorist. However, Ivy’s character has evolved over the years, distancing her from her eco-terrorist origins. Thus, it appears that DC is now looking to fill the void Ivy has left with a new group of villains.

DC Pits Poison Ivy Against Her Own Earth-Saving Mission

Will Poison Ivy Choose the Good of Gotham Over Her Love for the Environment?

It seems that Poison Ivy won’t merely lose her eco-terrorist role to The Order of the Green Knight; she will also actively fight against them, putting her at odds with her own nature-driven mission. This revelation stems from synopses for future issues, notably issue #28, which states, “Ivy’s fight against the Order of the Green Knight.” It will be compelling to see Ivy confront a group pursuing what she once claimed as her own mission. In issue #26, even Janet highlights that these individuals are essentially carrying out Ivy’s goals, raising questions about what will prompt Poison Ivy to oppose those advocating for her own cause.

Poison Ivy #26 is available October 2, 2024, from DC Comics.