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The Boys: Dear Becky
The Boys: Dear Becky #1
Twelve years after the events of The Boys, Hughie finds himself back home in Scotland where he intends to finally marry Annie in the company of friends and family. But the sudden appearance of a peculiar document sends our hero into a tailspin and threatens to bring the events of his nightmarish past crashing down on him in the worst possible way. There was one story about The Boys that Hughie never knew. Now, whether he likes it or not, he’s going to.
31 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 3, 2020
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Garth Ennis
2,648 books3,211 followersEnnis began his comic-writing career in 1989 with the series Troubled Souls. Appearing in the short-lived but critically-acclaimed British anthology Crisis and illustrated by McCrea, it told the story of a young, apolitical Protestant man caught up by fate in the violence of the Irish 'Troubles'. It spawned a sequel, For a Few Troubles More, a broad Belfast-based comedy featuring two supporting characters from Troubled Souls, Dougie and Ivor, who would later get their own American comics series, Dicks, from Caliber in 1997, and several follow-ups from Avatar.
Another series for Crisis was True Faith, a religious satire inspired by his schooldays, this time drawn by Warren Pleece. Ennis shortly after began to write for Crisis' parent publication, 2000 AD. He quickly graduated on to the title's flagship character, Judge Dredd, taking over from original creator John Wagner for a period of several years.
Ennis' first work on an American comic came in 1991 when he took over DC Comics's horror title Hellblazer, which he wrote until 1994, and for which he currently holds the title for most issues written. Steve Dillon became the regular artist during the second half of Ennis's run.
Ennis' landmark work to date is the 66-issue epic Preacher, which he co-created with artist Steve Dillon. Running from 1995 to 2000, it was a tale of a preacher with supernatural powers, searching (literally) for God who has abandoned his creation.
While Preacher was running, Ennis began a series set in the DC universe called Hitman. Despite being lower profile than Preacher, Hitman ran for 60 issues (plus specials) from 1996 to 2001, veering wildly from violent action to humour to an examination of male friendship under fire.
Other comic projects Ennis wrote during this time period include Goddess, Bloody Mary, Unknown Soldier, and Pride & Joy, all for DC/Vertigo, as well as origin stories for The Darkness for Image Comics and Shadowman for Valiant Comics.
After the end of Hitman, Ennis was lured to Marvel Comics with the promise from Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada that he could write The Punisher as long as he cared to. Instead of largely comical tone of these issues, he decided to make a much more serious series, re-launched under Marvel's MAX imprint.
In 2001 he briefly returned to UK comics to write the epic Helter Skelter for Judge Dredd.
Other comics Ennis has written include War Story (with various artists) for DC; The Pro for Image Comics; The Authority for Wildstorm; Just a Pilgrim for Black Bull Press, and 303, Chronicles of Wormwood (a six issue mini-series about the Antichrist), and a western comic book, Streets of Glory for Avatar Press.
In 2008 Ennis ended his five-year run on Punisher MAX to debut a new Marvel title, War Is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle.
In June 2008, at Wizard World, Philadelphia, Ennis announced several new projects, including a metaseries of war comics called Battlefields from Dynamite made up of mini-series including Night Witches, Dear Billy and Tankies, another Chronicles of Wormwood mini-series and Crossed both at Avatar, a six-issue miniseries about Butcher (from The Boys) and a Punisher project reuniting him with artist Steve Dillon (subsequently specified to be a weekly mini-series entitled Punisher: War Zone, to be released concurrently with the film of the same name).
Taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garth_Ennis
Another series for Crisis was True Faith, a religious satire inspired by his schooldays, this time drawn by Warren Pleece. Ennis shortly after began to write for Crisis' parent publication, 2000 AD. He quickly graduated on to the title's flagship character, Judge Dredd, taking over from original creator John Wagner for a period of several years.
Ennis' first work on an American comic came in 1991 when he took over DC Comics's horror title Hellblazer, which he wrote until 1994, and for which he currently holds the title for most issues written. Steve Dillon became the regular artist during the second half of Ennis's run.
Ennis' landmark work to date is the 66-issue epic Preacher, which he co-created with artist Steve Dillon. Running from 1995 to 2000, it was a tale of a preacher with supernatural powers, searching (literally) for God who has abandoned his creation.
While Preacher was running, Ennis began a series set in the DC universe called Hitman. Despite being lower profile than Preacher, Hitman ran for 60 issues (plus specials) from 1996 to 2001, veering wildly from violent action to humour to an examination of male friendship under fire.
Other comic projects Ennis wrote during this time period include Goddess, Bloody Mary, Unknown Soldier, and Pride & Joy, all for DC/Vertigo, as well as origin stories for The Darkness for Image Comics and Shadowman for Valiant Comics.
After the end of Hitman, Ennis was lured to Marvel Comics with the promise from Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada that he could write The Punisher as long as he cared to. Instead of largely comical tone of these issues, he decided to make a much more serious series, re-launched under Marvel's MAX imprint.
In 2001 he briefly returned to UK comics to write the epic Helter Skelter for Judge Dredd.
Other comics Ennis has written include War Story (with various artists) for DC; The Pro for Image Comics; The Authority for Wildstorm; Just a Pilgrim for Black Bull Press, and 303, Chronicles of Wormwood (a six issue mini-series about the Antichrist), and a western comic book, Streets of Glory for Avatar Press.
In 2008 Ennis ended his five-year run on Punisher MAX to debut a new Marvel title, War Is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle.
In June 2008, at Wizard World, Philadelphia, Ennis announced several new projects, including a metaseries of war comics called Battlefields from Dynamite made up of mini-series including Night Witches, Dear Billy and Tankies, another Chronicles of Wormwood mini-series and Crossed both at Avatar, a six-issue miniseries about Butcher (from The Boys) and a Punisher project reuniting him with artist Steve Dillon (subsequently specified to be a weekly mini-series entitled Punisher: War Zone, to be released concurrently with the film of the same name).
Taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garth_Ennis
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July 24, 2020
As a long time Garth Ennis fan, we always thought Preacher was going to be the story that made it to the screen and become universally loved, but here we are.
The Boys returns with a rather muted announcement in a new post- Amazon Prime miniseries.
These are the Boys you might expect with Wee Hughie giving his take on LGBTQ+ issues, Brexit and the Coronavirus. It’s the kind of gambit you might expect. Are you sure this book is for you?
For many reviewers and readers, the answer will be no. But the book has always been crude and rude and intentionally offensive. It wouldn’t be the Boys otherwise.
But Ennis also writes with great heart. There’s a reason this book always draws me back in. If you don’t like this issue, you probably wouldn’t have liked the Boys in the first place. (I haven’t seen the tv series to be able to comment).
Also while I don’t love the cover, Russ Braun and gang do a good job at the Art in the book (which again is a certain style, or attitude)
In any case, it kicks off what will surely be an action packed 4 issue series that should make fans of the original series happy.
The Boys returns with a rather muted announcement in a new post- Amazon Prime miniseries.
These are the Boys you might expect with Wee Hughie giving his take on LGBTQ+ issues, Brexit and the Coronavirus. It’s the kind of gambit you might expect. Are you sure this book is for you?
For many reviewers and readers, the answer will be no. But the book has always been crude and rude and intentionally offensive. It wouldn’t be the Boys otherwise.
But Ennis also writes with great heart. There’s a reason this book always draws me back in. If you don’t like this issue, you probably wouldn’t have liked the Boys in the first place. (I haven’t seen the tv series to be able to comment).
Also while I don’t love the cover, Russ Braun and gang do a good job at the Art in the book (which again is a certain style, or attitude)
In any case, it kicks off what will surely be an action packed 4 issue series that should make fans of the original series happy.
January 28, 2023
just not really seeing the point of this???
June 9, 2020
A great start to a new story
Love this issue. It's fantastic to see Wee Hughie back and delve back into the world - and history - of The Boys. Garth Ennis is on top form here, writing some very funny and heartfelt dialogue and setting up an intriguing little mystery. I can't wait to find out who sent the package and how this all end. The artwork, by Russ Braun with cover by Darick Robertson, is as excellent as any of the previous volumes and beautifully rendered. Can't wait for Issue 2!
Love this issue. It's fantastic to see Wee Hughie back and delve back into the world - and history - of The Boys. Garth Ennis is on top form here, writing some very funny and heartfelt dialogue and setting up an intriguing little mystery. I can't wait to find out who sent the package and how this all end. The artwork, by Russ Braun with cover by Darick Robertson, is as excellent as any of the previous volumes and beautifully rendered. Can't wait for Issue 2!
December 2, 2020
Rubbish -complete boring rubbish
Worst comic of two characters, a male and a giant muscle bound man in a dress sitting around drinking beer talking about social justice tripe . Why? Just why. Negative 5 stars
Worst comic of two characters, a male and a giant muscle bound man in a dress sitting around drinking beer talking about social justice tripe . Why? Just why. Negative 5 stars
June 28, 2020
I was hoping this would be a good starting point, as I haven't read the boys. Most of this was two friends cracking jokes with each other, thinking about what could have been. You don't really get a gist for either characters, though I did like how unpc it was.
The story only gets going when the guy gets home and has a flashback, it was a short but sweet introduction to life with the boys.
Not sure whether I liked this, think I'll give it another issue to decide. The flashbacks where great but the rest wasn't very interesting.
The story only gets going when the guy gets home and has a flashback, it was a short but sweet introduction to life with the boys.
Not sure whether I liked this, think I'll give it another issue to decide. The flashbacks where great but the rest wasn't very interesting.
September 3, 2020
Are the boys at it again?
12 years after the original story line, High reads something terribly disturbing on the toilet, and soon can't get up. This is just an intro showing a bit of what the world looks around. The story doesn't reveal much yet but based on previous Garth Ennis stories I'll just give this one a five stars and pick up the next issue.
12 years after the original story line, High reads something terribly disturbing on the toilet, and soon can't get up. This is just an intro showing a bit of what the world looks around. The story doesn't reveal much yet but based on previous Garth Ennis stories I'll just give this one a five stars and pick up the next issue.
July 8, 2020
Wow
Another great story set in the world of The Boys! It was like I never left. The writing and story is great. Only thing is it's too short! I want more now! Ha! Well I guess I'll be buying the next issue.
Another great story set in the world of The Boys! It was like I never left. The writing and story is great. Only thing is it's too short! I want more now! Ha! Well I guess I'll be buying the next issue.
January 13, 2023
Not really sure where this series is planning on going, but I’m already bored by it. I cannot stand Hughie being the main narrative and I honestly don’t think Butcher’s diary can save this so far; I’ll see if I’m hopefully proven wrong.
December 31, 2023
Loved it
Thought it was the whole story but still good and really wanna see where this goes. Has a great start and to see Hughie and some of the old gang was great and of course thier doing something fucked up.
Thought it was the whole story but still good and really wanna see where this goes. Has a great start and to see Hughie and some of the old gang was great and of course thier doing something fucked up.
December 28, 2020
I am very much intrigued. Let's see where things lead.
April 15, 2021
Nice to revisit The Boys after so long, but this story doesn`t show us anything we already didn`t know.
But if you are a fan like me, you`ll enjoy it.
But if you are a fan like me, you`ll enjoy it.
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