The Toxic Avenger Is Back, and He's Teaming Up With... Jesus Christ?

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 collaboration is a long-awaited pairing, highlighting Christ's approach beyond violence and finding common ground with Toxie's Tromaville.

AHOY Comics Editor-in-Chief Tom Peyer emphasized The Toxic Avenger's pop culture status, humorously 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, penned by Amelia Emberwing, describes it as a mixed bag, acknowledging the increased production value compared to the original but noting a shortfall in the "so-bad-it's-good" charm. However, the review praises the film's heart and practical effects, along with the strong performances by Kevin Bacon and Peter Dinklage.