Originally published at: https://geektherapy.org/the-toxic-avenger-is-back-with-a-graphic-novel-anthology-launching-on-kickstarter/
Author: Newsroom
Just in time for the theatrical release of The Toxic Avenger film on August 29, Legendary Comics and Rocketship Entertainment are teaming up to bring fans an all-new graphic novel anthology—launching as a Kickstarter exclusive on August 11.
Based on Lloyd Kaufman’s infamous 1984 cult classic and reimagined by writer-director Macon Blair, the new film stars Peter Dinklage as Winston Gooze, a down-and-out janitor turned radioactive antihero. With his mop in hand and powers pulsing with toxic rage, Toxie fights to protect his community from corporate corruption and environmental destruction.
To celebrate this over-the-top comeback, the upcoming Kickstarter edition of the graphic novel offers early access to stories, artwork, and collectibles that expand the universe of the film in wild and wicked ways.
What’s in the Kickstarter Edition:
- Two exclusive stories not included in the standard retail edition
- Behind-the-scenes art and production material
- Deluxe hardcover format and collectible stretch goal items
The anthology features work from a powerhouse team of comic book creators and die-hard Toxie fans:
- “Troma Aroma” by Rick Spears & James Callahan
- “New York” by Ivan Brandon & Fabiana Mascolo
- “Unkie Helmut” by Umar Ditta & Axel Medellin
- “Scum Kitten” by Janet Harvey, Sam Curtis, and Edgar Tadeo
- “Toxie & Atticus” by Walter Chaw & Lane Lloyd
- “Damaged Goods” by Jonas Goonface
- “Workin’ Stiff” by Michael W. Conrad & Noah Bailey
- “The Terrible & Terrifying True Tale of Making The Toxic Avenger (Again)” by Macon Blair & Joe Flood
This campaign is more than a tie-in—it’s a full-blown radioactive celebration, uniting comics and cinema fans alike. The retail edition hits bookstores on September 2, but the Kickstarter edition gives early supporters a chance to grab exclusive extras before the film drops.
Back the Toxic Avenger Kickstarter starting August 11 to secure your limited-edition hardcover and unlock stretch goals that any true Toxie fan won’t want to miss.