Batman #181: Beware of Poison Ivy!, The Perfect Crime - Slightly Imperfect!

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Batman #181: Beware of Poison Ivy!, The Perfect Crime - Slightly Imperfect! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1966-06-30 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Art Saddows, Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), District Attorney Danton and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

The first appearance of Poison Ivy in “Beware of Poison Ivy!” Poison Ivy challenges the reigning female villains in Gotham City. Batman and Robin are on the move to stop her, but they’re both at risk of falling victim to her charms! *Content scan quality may vary. This comic is a big key issue that features the first appearance of Poison Ivy . Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson are attending a Pop-Art show that features pieces of the top 3 ( Dragon Fly , Silken Spider , and Tiger Moth ) female criminals in Gotham City . Poison Ivy shows up and challenges the top spot to the press and then makes a quick getaway. Batman tries to follow her but she manages to get away. All the while Robin is worried that Batman is falling in love with Poison Ivy. (Why? because he has a secret crush? haha) When the 3 top female criminals hear about Ivy's challenge they show up in her pre-arranged place and what do you know!? It turns out to be a trap and all 3 are knocked unconscience. When Batman arrives on the scene Ivy uses her charm to seduce Batman but Robin is there too and helps him to snap out of it and she is later arrested.

Characters listed for this issue

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Art SaddowsOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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BatmanOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Nightwing (Dick Grayson)The first Robin, all grown up. Acrobat, detective, leader. The best of Batman without the da…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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District Attorney DantonOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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Dragon FlyOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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Fern HunterOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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Hugh RankinOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon)The one good cop in a corrupt city. Keeps the GCPD running and the Bat-Signal lit. Never los…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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Kaye DayeOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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Martin TellmanOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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Nancy OwensOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Poison Ivy (Pamela Isley)Pamela Isley doesn't care about your laws — she cares about the green. Will absolutely kill …VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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Silken SpiderOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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Tiger MothOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›