Brace yourself for one of the wildest crossovers in comic book history. AHOY Comics is revving up for a “Toxic Mess Summer” with The Toxic Avenger at the forefront—partnering Toxie with none other than Jesus Christ. That’s right: the cult-favorite superhero from Troma’s classic films is about to embark on a string of crossover adventures, culminating in THE TOXIE TEAM-UP, an all-new limited series written by Mark Russell (Second Coming, The Flintstones) and drawn by Richard Pace (Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham). This audacious debut hits comic shops on June 11, 2025, following the TOXIC AVENGER PINUP SPECIAL on May 14.

It may be the most unexpected combo since peanut butter met jelly—only this sandwich arrives with acid-splashed violence, witty satire, and a dash of the divine. Fresh off Matt Bors and Fred Harper’s acclaimed 2024 revival of the character, Toxie returns to blaze new trails in the AHOY Comics universe, joining fan-favorite creations like the Jersey Devil (Project: Cryptid), Acid Chimp (My Bad), Dragonflyman and Stinger (The Wrong Earth), and Swamp Cop and Schitt (Justice Warriors). But the real headline-grabber is a cameo from Jesus of Nazareth, star of Russell and Pace’s controversial Second Coming series.

An Avengers-Style Crossover, AHOY Style

AHOY Comics’ upcoming Toxie storyline won’t just stop at bizarre hero pairings. The mini-series promises a wild ensemble that could only come from a publisher notorious for its tongue-in-cheek approach to genre. Characters from across AHOY’s satirical library will rub elbows with Toxie, setting the stage for comedic chaos and cosmic comeuppance. It’s a testament to the enduring appeal of The Toxic Avenger, originally a Troma Films creation that has spawned five movies, a cartoon series, a musical, and even a Marvel comic run.

“Toxic Avenger and Jesus Christ is the team-up everybody has been clamoring for, and I am not one to stand in the way,” jokes writer Mark Russell. “As in Second Coming, Christ shows there are more tools in the box than just violence—and Tromaville, as strange as it is, might be exactly the place someone bullied by Roman Empire jocks can relate to.”

Toxie’s Road to AHOY

A year ago, Matt Bors and Fred Harper revived Toxie in a miniseries that channeled the character’s subversive humor and gory charm for the 21st century. Now, with the green goo barely dried, AHOY Comics wants to push Toxie even further into the mainstream—and the absurd. According to Bors, “Toxie’s mutant gore and subversive charm make him perfect to face off with the police of the polluted world of Justice Warriors.” If the 2024 revival introduced Toxie to a new generation, the upcoming crossovers promise to merge his brand of chaotic heroism with the entire AHOY stable.

A ‘Messy’ Summer Schedule

• The Toxic Avenger Pinup Special (May 14)
  An homage to Toxie’s decades-long legacy, this art-packed edition features pinups from a host of talented creators, celebrating the radioactive hero in all his putrid glory.

• The Toxie Team-Up #1 (June 11)
  The main event. Mark Russell and Richard Pace kick off a series that pairs Toxie with beloved AHOY characters—including, of course, Jesus Christ. Expect more comedic carnage, social satire, and surprising heart from this unorthodox fellowship of heroes.

• The Toxic Avenger Graphic Novel (April 1)
  Compiling last year’s Toxie comic miniseries by Bors and Harper, this hardcover or trade paperback (depending on your preference) drops on April Fool’s Day—how appropriate—so fans can catch up before the new crossovers begin.

Why Toxie and Jesus? Why Not?

For those unfamiliar with AHOY’s approach to comics, the publisher’s mission is to deliver stories with a decidedly irreverent twist. Their catalog includes religious satires like Second Coming, and comedic superhero lampoons like My Bad and The Wrong Earth. Indeed, the publisher’s self-described “scrappy, messy, a little chaotic” style fits Toxie’s radioactive brand perfectly. AHOY Comics Editor-in-Chief Tom Peyer joked, “The only question is: why doesn’t he have a church of his own?” Meanwhile, Senior Editor Sarah Litt calls the synergy “two great tastes that taste better together.”

Troma Entertainment, the low-budget film studio behind The Toxic Avenger franchise, has a long history of transgressive storytelling—so the leap to a wild cameo from Christianity’s central figure feels remarkably on-brand. If Troma’s oeuvre has taught fans anything, it’s that no subject is too taboo to tackle with a healthy dose of mutant slime, satirical bite, and a fervent commitment to outlandish fun.