Warning: Contains potential spoilers for POISON IVY #29!I’m typically a die-hard Wonder Woman Cosplayer, however Poison Ivy’s Dark new costume may have just swayed me to the villainous side of cosplay. This stunning yet sinister look has sparked a surge of creative inspiration, and I’m already elbow-deep in planning the costume design and special effects makeup details.
As a lover of special effects makeup – especially in the horror genre – I was drawn to the idea of ​​Ivy with black veins that resemble sick veins…
With a release date for January 1, 2025, G. Willow Wilson and Marcio Takara’s Sam Ivy #29 is already kicking off the New Year with stunning variant covers and a synopsis promising a major development in Eve’s battle against her newest enemy, the Order of the Green Knights.
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POISON IVY #29 (2024) |
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Release date: |
January 1, 2025 |
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writer: |
G. Willow Wilson |
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Artist: |
Marcio Takara |
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Cover artist: |
Jessica Fong |
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Variant covers: |
Jenny Frison, Douglas P. Lobo, Alejandro Sánchez, and Mahmud Asrar |
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Poison Ivy ventures into the wilds of Washington to uncover the true identity of the Order of the Green Knight’s mysterious leader! But when Pamela hears what they have to say, will she decide to keep fighting and embrace their mission…or will she burn down the operation once and for all? |
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This issue will finally reveal whether the Gotham City siren chooses to embrace their mission or burn it to the ground. However, this potential plot twist isn’t what excites me most about this issue –My real interest lies in a variant cover of Douglas P. Lobo that sparked my next cosplay hyperfixation.
Sam Ivy Variant cover makes me want to cosplay the Gotham City Siren
Cover F 1:50 Card Stock Variant for Sam Ivy #29 (2025) by Douglas P. Lobo
While browsing DC’s January 2025 solicitations, Lobo’s variant cover immediately caught my eye. The bold, dark colors and the strikingly unique background, depicting what appears to be dead foliage, stood out in a way that felt uncharacteristic of Poison Ivy art, which usually bursts with vibrant plant life. The contrast of wilting, decaying plants immediately grabbed my attention. However, it was Ivy’s costume that truly captivated me. The Gotham siren is wearing a design that closely resembles her classic look-One of my favorite Ivy costumes – yet with a darker, more intricate twist.
The costume stays true to Ivy’s iconic design, with a green bodysuit – also known as a teddy in fashion – along with thigh-high boots and matching elbow gloves. This maintains the provocative, beloved style fans often associate with her. The darker twist comes through in the details: a deeper, more intense color palette of dark greens, with some shades nearly black. The outfit also incorporates more varied plant life, including winding black vines that give it a harder and edgier feel.Set it apart from the classic look.
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Poison Ivy’s dark, new costume is the perfect look to showcase my FX makeup skills
Cover B card stock variant for Sam Ivy #29 (2025) by Jenny Frison
One of my favorite details about Lobo’s design is how the veins emerge from the costume, seamlessly blending into Evie’s skin, especially around her neck and face. Once I noticed this detail, I knew I had to cosplay this look. As an avid lover of special effects makeup – especially in the horror genre – I was drawn to the idea of ​​ivy with black veins that resembled sick veins. ran over her skin. This concept perfectly aligns with the zombie looks I’ve created using a similar technique, which I plan to adapt for Ivy’s vines.
I like to treat the vines more dramatically, making them rise from the skin and incorporating brambles and thorns. Although Lobo’s design artfully uses the vines, I’m eager to lean into the horror aspect and modify the look to have more black vines than his artwork depicts. That said, I will strive to stay true to his design, as I am absolutely amazed with the costume, especially the darker foliage and classic cut. Another detail I plan to include is Lobo’s head art. Although the specifics are difficult to discern, It seems to be a tiara made of brambles.
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Jessica Fong’s art is the perfect inspiration for my horror-based Poison Ivy cosplay
Main cover for Sam Ivy #28 (2024) by Jessica Fong
Since I want to lean into the horror aspects of Lobo’s design for this Poison Ivy cosplay, I plan to draw inspiration from various Jessica Fong variant covers. As a regular cover artist for Wilson’s Sam Ivy series, Fong creates exceptionally gorgeous art with a horror twist. For example, you cover for Sam Ivy #28 depicts the Gotham siren choking as mushrooms erupt from her throat. While I don’t plan on recreating the dramatic scene, I believe Fong’s art aligns well with the vibe I’m aiming for and compliments Lobo’s cover. Therefore, her artwork will be instrumental in anchoring mine Sam Ivy Cosplay in the horror genre.
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Poison Ivy #29 Will be released on January 1, 2025, from DC Comics!