Toxic Avenger
We have been following the Ahoy Comics adaptation of Troma Entertainment’s The Toxic Avenger since we had the opportunity to discuss Ahoy’s upcoming projects with EIC Tom Peyer back in March 2024. Since that time, Ahoy has embraced the cult-classic hero with numerous titles. Bringing the character to new audiences while never forgetting those who have been following “Toxie” since the original film in 1984.
“The Toxic Mess Summer”
In 2025, they partnered with Troma Entertainment to launch the “Toxic Mess Summer,” which is now in full swing. It kicked off in April with the release of the Troma team revival, THE TOXIC AVENGER (tpb), in bookstores. May brought the creator-filled TOXIC AVENGER PINUP SPECIAL, followed by June’s ambitious AHOY mini-series, TOXIE TEAM-UP, where Toxie mingles with characters from other beloved AHOY titles. In July, the excitement continued with the debut of THE TOXIC AVENGER COMICS #1, marking the start of a brand-new ongoing series in comic shops. And if that wasn’t enough, there was the Toxic Crusaders beat ’em up videogame from Retroware…
All in conjunction with the highly anticipated Cineverse theatrical release of The Toxic Avenger film starring Peter Dinklage as Toxie on Labor Day weekend! But that’s not all…!
The Toxic Crusaders
This fall, Ahoy continues the “Toxic” fun with the rebirth of the greatest and grossest animated-series sensation of all time: TOXIC CRUSADERS. An all-new limited comic book series coming this September featuring the Toxic Avenger of Troma Entertainment fame alongside fellow mutants No-Zone, Junkyard, Major Disaster, and the all-new character Fungirl. The five-issue series from acclaimed Syracuse-based comic book publisher AHOY Comics will be written by THE NIB founder and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Matt Bors — whose recent revival of the Toxic Avenger in comics received widespread acclaim — and feature art by debut talent Tristan Wright.
Exclusive Cover Reveal
Issue #1 hits stands September 10th with the FOC on August 11th. So, if you’re a fan of TOXIE, be sure to place your order with your favorite local comic store. However, since the comic world never stops spinning, our friends at Ahoy have given us (and you) an exclusive look at the cover A of Issue #2 by artist Tristan Wright.
TOXIC CRUSADERS #2 (of 5)
(W) Matt Bors
(A) Tristan Wright
Cover A: Tristan Wright
Cover B: Lane Lloyd
Cover C: Tristan Wright Bagged with Exclusive Trading Card by Matt Bors
The Crusaders revival barrels on, backed by a new video game and Toxic Avenger movie! Tarred as terrorists, Toxie and his teammates pursue Mister P, a covert extraterrestrial invader posing as a finance exec—who seeks to serve his masters by manipulating the world economy into permanent oblivion.
October 15, 2025
Diamond/Lunar FOC: September 15, 2025
Cover A: $4.99
Cover B: $4.99 1:3 unlock
Cover C: $5.99 open order (note price)
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