AHOY Comics' 2024 revival of cult hero The Toxic Crusader continues this year with "Toxic Mess Summer," a crossover event uniting Toxie with AHOY's diverse roster of heroes, including a surprising collaboration with Jesus Christ.
The summer kicks off in May with The Toxic Avenger Pinup Special, showcasing various artists' interpretations of Toxie and his associates. This is followed by the Toxie Team-Up miniseries, featuring Toxie teaming up with characters from Project: Cryptid, My Bad, The Wrong Earth, Justice Warriors, and, notably, Second Coming's Jesus Christ.
Toxie Team-Up #1 is written and illustrated by Mark Russell and Richard Pace, the creative team behind Second Coming. Russell commented in AHOY's press release, stating the collaboration was a highly anticipated event, highlighting Christ's approach to conflict resolution and the relatable aspects of Tromaville for those familiar with bullying.
AHOY Comics Editor-in-Chief Tom Peyer emphasized The Toxic Avenger's pop culture status, playfully questioning the lack of a dedicated church for the character.
Toxie's cinematic return is also slated for 2025. IGN's review of the 2023 Toxic Avenger film, written by Amelia Emberwing, describes it as a mixed bag, acknowledging its budgetary advantages over the original but noting a shortfall in the "so-bad-it's-good" charm of Troma's earlier work. However, the review praises the film's emotional core and practical effects, along with the performances of Kevin Bacon and Peter Dinklage.
