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 Jesus Christ.
The summer kicks off in May with The Toxic Avenger Pinup Special, showcasing various artists' interpretations of Toxie and his world. This is followed by the Toxie Team-Up miniseries, featuring Toxie's collaborations 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 team-up is a natural progression, highlighting Christ's approach beyond violence and finding common ground with Toxie's world.
AHOY Comics Editor-in-Chief Tom Peyer emphasizes The Toxic Avenger's pop culture status, playfully questioning the lack of a Toxie-centric religious following.
Toxie's cinematic return is also slated for 2025. IGN's review of the 2023 Toxic Avenger film 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. However, it praises the film's heart and practical effects, along with the performances of Kevin Bacon and Peter Dinklage.
