Batwoman unveils first look at the new Poison Ivy

A first look at Batwoman's newest antagonist Poison Ivy has been revealed.

Nicole Kang (You) debuted her character of Mary Hamilton – Kate Kane's step-sister – in the DC Universe earlier this season. But in next week's episode of The CW's Batwoman, titled 'How does your garden grow?, she will go full Poison Ivy.

On social media, the official account for Batwoman unveiled a first look at the villain with a puntastic caption explaining how Kang is "growing into her new role."

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Kang also shared the picture to her Instagram feed, alongside the caption: "She's here. And she's first of her kind. *screaming*."

She continued: "I really don't have words to describe what this image says and this role has given me. To be in line to play Poison Ivy behind THE Uma Thurman has been intimidating to say the least but freeing to say today.

"Hopefully the future holds space for Korean girls like me and beyond to portray one hell of a character! But today I'm gonna walk into the dark side and have a little fun. Get your vines ready and let her eat!

"For everything you've let me feel, scream, and become through you, Poison Ivy – thank you,” the caption continued.

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In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Kang spoke about her character's verdurous transformation and teased Mary's nefarious new relationships with Alice (Rachel Skarsten) and the original Poison Ivy (Bridget Regan), who will be introduced next year.

Speaking about the first time she put on the Poison Ivy costume, Kang said: "I was really emotional. I burst into tears.

"It has given me purpose and drive, and ultimately, I'm really proud of how Poison Ivy came out. What I'm most proud of is that it is rooted in history, both comic and fashion history. And it is culturally conscious. And then I am what's inside of it, what's filling it. And as a Korean girl, that when it all came together," she added.

Batwoman airs on The CW in the US and E4 in the UK.