Toxic Avenger Comics
The Toxic Avenger and Toxic Crusaders have been featured in several comic book series over the years, published by different companies and catering to different audiences. These comics have ranged from satirical and violent renditions of the original Troma film to more family-friendly adaptations based on the animated Toxic Crusaders series. Below is a breakdown of the major comic series featuring Toxie and his allies.
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Toxie is back on newsstands now!
On the run from bullies, teenager Melvin Junko runs straight into a massive chemical waste spill that transforms him into a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength—the Toxic Avenger! When representatives of the corporation responsible for the disaster arrive to cover it up, the Toxic Avenger leads his town in a fight for justice. Featuring violent action, gross mutations, bursting pustules, and plenty of trenchant satire.
Written by Matt Bors with art by Fred Harper. Only from Ahoy Comics!
Toxie is back on newsstands now!
On the run from bullies, teenager Melvin Junko runs straight into a massive chemical waste spill that transforms him into a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength—the Toxic Avenger! When representatives of the corporation responsible for the disaster arrive to cover it up, the Toxic Avenger leads his town in a fight for justice. Featuring violent action, gross mutations, bursting pustules, and plenty of trenchant satire. Written by Matt Bors with art by Fred Harper. Only from Ahoy Comics!
Comic Archive
THE TOXIC AVENGER
Marvel Comics • 1991-1992 • 11 Issues
Written by Doug Moench • Various Artists
Spearheaded by legendary creator and publisher Stan Lee, this series was Marvel's take on The Toxic Avenger, blending superhero action with satire and environmental themes. The comic retained elements of Troma's dark humor while making Toxie a more traditional superhero. It followed his battles against polluters, criminals, and the nefarious Apocalypse, Inc., and was notable for its mix of social commentary and absurd humor.
TOXI-FACT: Toxie's first comic appearance was in Marvel Age #98, which featured a preview of the first issue.
TOXIC CRUSADERS
Marvel Comics • 1992 • 8 Issues
Various Writers • Various Artists
Aimed at a younger audience, this Toxic Crusaders series was based on the animated series, which was syndicated in over 90% of the United States. Unlike the more violent Toxic Avenger comics, this series leaned into humor, slapstick action, and environmentalist messages as Toxie and his team battled Dr. Killemoff's pollution-based schemes. The artwork and storytelling were more cartoonish, staying true to the kid-friendly tone of the Toxic Crusaders cartoon. Despite its short run of eight issues, it remains a nostalgic piece of Toxic Crusaders history.
TOXIC CRUSADERS
Fleetway • United Kingdom • 1992 • 8 Issues
Various Writers • Various Artists
Fleetway's Toxic Crusaders was another tie-in to the animated series, featuring the adventures of Toxie and his mutated allies as they fought against Dr. Killemoff and his Pollution Patrol. Unlike the Marvel series, this comic was structured more like a magazine, including puzzles, activities, and humor alongside the stories. It shared the same lighthearted tone as the cartoon and Marvel's adaptation, appealing to young readers before being discontinued after eight issues.
THE ALL-NEW ADVENTURES OF THE TOXIC AVENGER
Troma Comics • 2000 • One Shot
Written by Brian McNulty • Art by Joe Paradise
When Troma launched an independent comic label in 2000, the Toxic Avenger was a natural fit for his own book. Hundreds of copies were distributed at Troma events throughout the year, including with a variant cover at the Cannes Film Festival, but issues beyond the debut failed to materialize. A single issue bearing the same title was released by Spain's Fester Comix, but was otherwise unconnected to the first issue.
Lloyd Kaufman Presents The Toxic Avenger and Other Tromatic Tales
Devil's Due • 2007 • Graphic Novel
Written by Tim Seeley and Friends • Art by Various Artists
Featuring characters from throughout Troma's catalog and starring Toxie, this original graphic novel features zany and brilliant tales from Sean McKeever, Tony Moore, B. Clay Moore, Jeremy Haun, Steve Kurth, Tim Seeley and more! You've never seen Troma quite like this!