Anthony’s DC Comics picks for November 2017
A look at what’s coming out from DC Comics for November 2017, including “Astro City,” “Scooby-Doo Team-Up,” and a new comic starring the Jetsons.
Poison Ivy
Anthony’s DC Comics picks for October 2017
A look at what’s coming out from DC Comics for October 2017, including the miniseries “Harley & Ivy Meet Betty & Veronica” and Scooby-Doo meeting the Atom.
Minorities in cartoons: Poison Ivy
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Poison Ivy, a longtime Batman nemesis. Poison Ivy (real name: Pamela Isley) first appeared in “Batman” #181 (June 1966). She was created by writer Robert Kanigher and artist Sheldon Moldoff. Background Poison Ivy’s origin has varied over the years, and across media. For most versions, Dr. Pamela Isley (a botanist … Read more
DC Entertainment launches a superheroine initiative aimed at girls
DC Entertainment has announced it’s planning to launch “DC Super Hero Girls,” a major initiative due this fall. Aimed at girls ages 6-12, it’ll feature teenage versions of various DC superheroines and supervillainesses, including Wonder Woman, Bumblebee (spelled “Bumble Bee” in the press release for some reason), Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and others. Designed … Read more