Batman #183: A Touch of Poison Ivy!; Batman's Baffling Turnabout!

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Batman #183: A Touch of Poison Ivy!; Batman's Baffling Turnabout! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1966-08-31 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Poison Ivy (Pamela Isley) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Poison Ivy's debut continues in "A Touch of Poison Ivy!" Batman and Robin learn the extent of Poison Ivy's powers as she lures and weakens Batman-from behind bars! A Touch Of Poison Ivy! Bruce Wayne swans about town, with a different woman on his arm each night, but he only has eyes for Poison Ivy. In their last encounter, a kiss from the deadly villainess left a post hypnotic suggestion in the Batman's mind. Now every woman he sees is Poison Ivy. Every word they say is spoken in her honeyed, seductive whisper. Always Poison Ivy re-enforces the notion that Batman is under her spell, and will be unable to resist the urge to break her free from Gotham State Penitentiary. Dick Grayson notices Wayne's distance, but fails to shake Wayne from his reverie. Gunshots, however, do the trick. Quickly donning their costumes, Batman and Robin swing into action. The Dynamic Duo break up a gang of crooks attempting to execute several key witnesses in the court case against Joe "The Undertaker." Crime fighting seems to break Poison Ivy's sway over Batman. Feigning repentance, Poison Ivy crafts a pocket mirror, in the prison's machine shop, and has it delivered to Batman, along with a letter. The pocket mirror seems to more strongly place the Batman under Poison Ivy's spell, as the Caped Crusader literally spends days staring into the mirror. Always seeing her face in the looking glass, and…

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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 ›

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