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Batman: Harley And Ivy by Paul Dini, Judd Winick, Bruce Timm and Joe Chiodo
01/11/2007 . Source: Geoff Willmetts 
pub: Titan Books. 136 page graphic novel. Price: £ 8.99 (UK). ISBN: 1-84576-575-3. Buy Batman: Harley And Ivy in the USA - or Buy Batman: Harley And Ivy in the UK  check out website: www.titanbooks.com and www.dccomics.com
When I saw the cover for this book, I wasn't exactly sure what to make of it. It is definitely not what I would define as regular DC Universe continuity but considering the three stories are written by Paul Dini and Judd Winick who did the animated Batman material, I suspect it has more in line with that continuity. The tales are based on the loose love/hate relationship between Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy. Love/hate being the operative words as much of the time Poison Ivy would probably like to strangle Harley and the latter has an almost hero worship of her 'pal'. What bonds them, other than they're both more than a little crazy according to Arkham Asylum is the challenge of avoiding a certain masked crusader that dominates Gotham City unless they're out to get him first.
The first tale, 'The Bat', is more a direct hit on the Batman, including other celebrity villains. The rest has their travels abroad as Poison Ivy seeks a root plant that will bring everyone under her spell. When that fails and they return to America, the pair of them see the means to make money off the top by taking over a film production based on their 'careers'.
The humour is broad and slapstick and mostly...er...comicbook, although not of the serious kind. Apart from the first story, the art is more in keeping with the animated series, including the depiction of a certain dark knight. Bear that in mind when choosing this book. If you liked the animated series dosed with humour than you'll like this book. If you prefer more serious adventures, well, Titan have others to offer. I tend to straddle somewhere in between. It's certainly entertaining and passes the time away although I wouldn't let the green chick near enough for a mesmerising kiss.
GF Willmetts
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