Who Is Ivy? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ivy is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 7 comic issue appearances. Ivy is an alien in the 31st Century with the ability to talk to plants. She is an ally of the Legion of Super-Heroes.

Who is Ivy?

Creation The character dubbed Ivy first made an appearance in the series by DC Comics titled the Legion of Super-Heroes Vol.4 #51, 1993. She was introduced to the series short lived "5-Year Gap" storyline by Tom McGraw and Mark Waid. Origin Ivy is a young pre-teen in the 30th century from the planet Earth. She is gifted with the power to understand flora around her immediate surroundings. She ends up being studied for muta-gene traits once she arrives at the prison water planet Quarantine. Major Storylines 5-Year Gap/Five Years Later Ivy is a young girl who lived on Quarantine after being placed there by her parents, who were concerned by her persistent stories about conversations with plant life. "This kids got some deep roots" Ivy displayed high intelligence when examined, but would display anger and hostility when other did not believe her claims about talking with plant life. While on Quarantine, Ivy developed a close friendship with Kent Shakespeare .

Key facts

Ivy is of human origin and first appeared in "State of the Universe". The character is published by DC Comics. With 7 recorded issue appearances, Ivy ranks among the most featured characters in comics.