Who Is Ivy? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ivy is a Company-Licensed comic book character, the alter ego of Isabella Valentine, with over 8 comic issue appearances. One of the most iconic characters in the Soul Calibur/Edge, she is the poster babe of the series.

Who is Ivy?

History She was conceived when Soul Edge schemed to create a new host should Cervantes become unable to fulfill his duty. Cervantes, under this influence, raped the daughter of the owner of the Black Tail Inn, who gave birth to Ivy and left her in the care of the noble Valentine household in London. After her adoptive father passed away, she sought to continue his research of Soul Edge through alchemy. She eventually discovered its true properties and sets out to destroy it in memory of her parents. She joins Nightmare, unaware he wielded Soul Edge, and serves him in slaughters under the belief she'd get to Soul Edge throught this. Later confronted by Taki, she discovers the truth of her birth and her father's identity from her. After a lot of soul searching, she decides to destroy everything related to Soul Edge. She conducts even MORE research on finding a way to destroy Soul Edge and learns of Soul Calibur, the cursed sword's polar opposite.

Key facts

Ivy is of human origin. The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 8 recorded issue appearances, Ivy ranks among the most featured characters in comics.