In celebration of the upcoming release of The Toxic Avenger film in North America on August 29, Legendary Comics and Rocketship Entertainment are thrilled to announce a Kickstarter campaign for an all-new graphic novel anthology based on the film launching on AUGUST 11th here. The deluxe Kickstarter hardcover edition offers fans early access to exclusive stories and collectible content ahead of the film’s debut, starring Peter Dinklage as Toxie.
Based on Lloyd Kaufman’s original 1984 cult classic, the new film—screenplay by and directed by Macon Blair—reimagines the tale of Winston Gooze, a downtrodden janitor transformed by a catastrophic toxic accident into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, with radioactive powers and a mop in hand, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior—defending his son, his friends, and his community from corrupt corporate forces. The film hits theaters nationwide as an unrated wide release on August 29, kicking off Labor Day weekend.
To expand the world of the film, the graphic novel brings together a wild crew of comics’ top writers, artists, and die-hard Toxie fans for a riotous and radioactive ride. The Kickstarter edition includes:
- Two exclusive stories unavailable in the standard retail edition (in stores September 2)
- Behind-the-scenes artwork
- Collectible add-ons and stretch goal items
The featured stories include:
- “Troma Aroma” Written by Rick Spears & Art by James Callahan
- “New York” Written by Ivan Brandon & Art by Fabiana Mascolo
- “Unkie Helmut” Written by Umar Ditta & Art by Axel Medellin
- “Scum Kitten” Written by Janet Harvey, & Art by Sam Curtis and EdgarTadeo
- “Toxie & Atticus” Written by Walter Chaw & Art by Lane Lloyd
- “Damaged Goods” Written and Art by Jonas Goonface
- “Workin’ Stiff” Written by Michael W. Conrad & Art by Noah Bailey
- “The Terrible & Terrifying True Tale of Making The Toxic Avenger(Again)” Written by Macon Blair & Art by Joe Flood
This campaign represents a unique crossover moment where comic fans and moviegoers alike can dive deeper into the Toxic Avenger universe and gear up for the film’s theatrical premiere.
Backers can visit link to claim their limited-edition copy and exclusive extras.
