Doctor. Environmentalist. Botanist. Criminal psychopath. Just some of the best (and most appropriate) words to describe Dr. Pamela Isley, aka the villainous Poison Ivy.
Since making her debut back in 1966, via the pages of Batman issue #181, Ivy has been a formidable foe to the Caped Crusader. And none more so, than when she popped up in episodes of the hit ‘90s cartoon, Batman: The Animated Series.
In this series, Poison Ivy stole the show in a collection of episodes, ranging from solo affairs to ensemble pieces. Whether taking centre stage, or teamed up with fellow criminals such as Harley Quinn, Ivy became a force to be reckoned with, dishing out killer blows and serving up some sizzling lines.
In this post, I am taking a look at some of Poison Ivy’s best dialogue, to showcase what a superstar she is. All of the lines are taken from episodes of Batman: The Animated Series and highlight her deadly nature and dedication to villainy.
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Best Poison Ivy quotes
Poison Ivy – “They can bury me in the ground, as deep as they like. But I’ll grow back. We always grow back. Don’t we, baby?”
Pretty Poison – Batman: The Animated Series
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Harley Quinn – “Hey aren’t you that plant lady… Poison Oaky?”
Poison Ivy – “IVY! Poison Ivy!”
Harley and Ivy – Batman: The Animated Series
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Poison Ivy – “Batman. A late night rendezvous? To what do I owe the honour?”
Batman – “Harvey Dent.”
Poison Ivy – “Oh, the poor district attorney. I hear he’s not expected to live. It’s so sad.”
Batman – “Why, Isley?”
Poison Ivy – “Oh please. Call me “Poison Ivy”. You see, Harvey had to pay for his crime.”
Batman – “What crime?”
Poison Ivy – “Why, murder, of course. Ploughing up a field of beautiful wildflowers for that silly penitentiary of his. This little rose would be extinct today if I hadn’t saved my precious from those horrible bulldozers. The blood of those flowers are on his hands!”
Poison Ivy – “So, his fate was sealed…”
Poison Ivy – “…with a kiss. And now so is yours.”
Pretty Poison – Batman: The Animated Series
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Poison Ivy – “And I thought you believed in justice!”
Batman – “Justice, yes. But not the vengeance of an eco-terrorist. You’re as destructive as those you punish.”
Eternal Youth – Batman: The Animated Series
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Harley Quinn – “I remember I used to go driving like this with Mr. J…”
Poison Ivy – “”Mr. J., Mr. J.!” Oh, change the record, Harl!”
Harley and Ivy – Batman: The Animated Series
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Robin – “Lady, you’re nuts!”
Poison Ivy – “Well, that’s your opinion. Probably the last one you’ll ever have, too.”
House and Garden – Batman: The Animated Series
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Dr. Steven Carlyle – “I was her doctor at Arkham. She said she wanted to reform. I trusted her, let her get too close.”
Poison Ivy – “One little kiss, and dear Steven was my slave. He was useful in signing my release papers, and for supplying certain raw materials for my experiments. But the marriage was, well, a fake.”
Batman – “And these mutations?”
Poison Ivy – “Our children, Batman. Plant-based lifeforms enhanced with Steven’s DNA. They’re not truly human. In fact, their life spans are somewhat like certain rare flowers that blossom and die in a few days.”
Batman – “I see. At first it looks like a child. Then it resembles Dr. Carlyle. And in its final phase…”
Poison Ivy – “In its final phase before it burns itself out, the creature becomes my willing enforcer and bodyguard.”
Batman – “Thief and kidnapper is more like it.”
Poison Ivy – “It costs money to raise a family.”
Batman – “You haven’t changed a bit.”
Poison Ivy – “Yes, I have. I meant it when I said I wanted a family that loves me. I just wanted it on my own terms.”
House and Garden – Batman: The Animated Series
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Two-Face – “Poison Ivy.”
Poison Ivy – “It’s been a long time, Harvey. You’re still looking around halfway decent.”
Two-Face – “Half of me wants to strangle ya.”
Poison Ivy – “And what does the other half want?”
Two-Face – “To hit ya with a truck.”
Poison Ivy – “We used to date.”
The Joker, The Penguin, Killer Croc – “Ah.”
Almost Got ‘im – Batman: The Animated Series
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Poison Ivy – “Enjoy extinction, Batman!”
Pretty Poison – Batman: The Animated Series
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Poison Ivy – “No man can take us prisoner!”
Officer Renée Montoya – “All right, ladies… raise ’em.”
Harley and Ivy – Batman: The Animated Series
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Poison Ivy – “I have this natural immunity against poisons, toxins, the pain and suffering of others. Go figure.”
Almost Got ‘im – Batman: The Animated Series
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Poison Ivy – “Aw what’s the matter Batman, do I have cooties?”
Pretty Poison – Batman: The Animated Series
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Poison Ivy – “No time for fighting. No time for anything, in fact. This ship doesn’t have much longer. Relax, relax, you’re not going to drown. Well, not all of you, anyway. As I speak, my seaweed’s crushing your hull. Soon the cold sea water will hit your hot boiler and… boom. Now, I know a lot of you are thinking “Who’s going to take care of my vast industrial complex?” The answer is your mates. I worked long and hard to create them. Perfect mates, and soon to be perfect heirs and heiresses. Once they have your fortunes, I’ll have your fortunes.”
Chemistry – Batman: The Animated Series
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Dr. Pamela Isley (to Harley Quinn) – “Your hyenas have been watering my plans again. One more time and they’re mulch.”
Girls Night Out – Batman: The Animated Series
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Harley Quinn – “What do you say we get dolled up and go into town?”
Poison Ivy – “America’s most wanted women on a shopping spree. Cute. I’ve told you a thousand times, we have to keep a low profile. We can’t attract Batman’s attention until we have some kind of an edge.”
Girls Night Out – Batman: The Animated Series
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Poison Ivy – “You go after the wrong people, Batman.”
Batman – “Poison Ivy. Only you would identify yourself with Demeter, the Greek goddess of plants.”
Eternal Youth – Batman: The Animated Series
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Poison Ivy – “Admit it, darling, you didn’t think two women were capable of bringing you down.”
Batman – “Man or woman, a sick mind is capable of anything.”
Poison Ivy – “A very enlightened statement, Batman. We’ll carve it on your headstone.”
Harley and Ivy – Batman: The Animated Series
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Poison Ivy – “Of course, I have the patience of a redwood.”
Batman – “And the convictions of a fanatic!”
Eternal Youth – Batman: The Animated Series
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Poison Ivy – “I hope you realize we’re on a toxic waste dump? I’d say you’ve got about ten minutes to clear out before the fumes do you in.”
Harley and Ivy – Batman: The Animated Series
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Harley Quinn – “You’d think after living with Mr. J, I’d be used to a little pain.”
Poison Ivy – “Why do you put up with that clown?”
Harley Quinn – “Don’t get me wrong. My puddin’s a little rough sometimes, but he loves me, really.”
Poison Ivy – “Sure he does. You’re just one big forgiving doormat, aren’t you?”
Harley Quinn – “I am not a doormat. Am I?”
Poison Ivy – “If you had a middle name, it would be “Welcome”.”
Harley and Ivy – Batman: The Animated Series
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Harley Quinn – “I’m depressed, Red. Here it is holiday time and we’re hiding out in this dingy rat trap. No presents, no fun, no nothin’. Can’t we at least get a Christmas tree?”
Poison Ivy – “What? And support the mad campaign of botanical genocide that grips this country every December?”
Holiday Knights – Batman: The Animated Series
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Poison Ivy – “I’ll bet you’ve been a good little batboy this year. Unfortunately, Harley and I are still on the naughty list.”
Holiday Knights – Batman: The Animated Series
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And finally…
Janet Van Dorn – “And so it’s Batman’s fault you lead a life of crime.”
Poison Ivy – “He should have let me bump off Harvey Dent. We’d all have been better off, wouldn’t we, Harve?”
Two-Face – “Why, you rotten little… I’ll…”
Trial – Batman: The Animated Series
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