When the Greenest Comic Hero Goes Multi-Genre
The Toxic Avenger returns with a bold proposal: a series that changes genre in every issue. Hand in hand with AHOY Comics and Matt Bors, the iconic Troma character will jump from horror to romance through science fiction, proving that even the most contaminated heroes can reinvent themselves 🦠💚.
"We wanted to honor the character's legacy while taking it to new territories," explains Matt Bors about his vision for the series.
A Journey Through Classic Genres
Toxie's itinerary:
- #1 Horror: Missing children in Tromaville
- #2 Crime: Dark secrets of the city
- #3 Sci-Fi: Mutant origin of his powers
- #4 Romance: Relationship with Yvonne
- #5 Fantasy: Alternate reality?
The Multimedia Rebirth of a Classic
Coinciding with:
- Toxic Crusaders video game by Retroware
- Movie starring Peter Dinklage
- New characters and villains
Why This Relaunch Matters
Key innovations:
- Different artist for each genre
- New origin and expanded mythology
- Collectible variant covers
- Long-term planning
Moral: in a world saturated with reboots, sometimes the most refreshing thing is a hero who's been covered in... well, you know, for decades. One person's trash can be another's treasure ♻️.