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The Boys Oversized Omnibus, Volume 1
To Celebrate the 15th Anniversary, Dynamite is offering three all-new oversized hardcover omnibus volumes of The Boys.
This first volume includes the first 30 amazing issues of the critically acclaimed series, that is the bases for the popular adaptation currently running on Prime!
This is going to hurt! In a world where costumed heroes soar through the sky and masked vigilantes prowl the night, someone's got to make sure the supes don't get out of line. And someone will!
Billy Butcher, Wee Hughie, Mother's Milk, The Frenchman, and The Female are The Boys: A CIA-backed team of very dangerous people, each one dedicated to the struggle against the most dangerous force on Earth - superpowers! Some superheroes have to be watched. Some have to be controlled. And some of them - sometimes - need to be taken out of the picture. That's when you call in The Boys!
Contains the stories: The Name of the Game, Get Some, Cheery, Glorious Five Year Plan, Good for the Soul, I Tell you No lie, GI and We Gotta Go Now. Also includes all covers and bonus materials, including script pages, special introductions, alternate covers and more!
Collecting The Boys #1-30.
This first volume includes the first 30 amazing issues of the critically acclaimed series, that is the bases for the popular adaptation currently running on Prime!
This is going to hurt! In a world where costumed heroes soar through the sky and masked vigilantes prowl the night, someone's got to make sure the supes don't get out of line. And someone will!
Billy Butcher, Wee Hughie, Mother's Milk, The Frenchman, and The Female are The Boys: A CIA-backed team of very dangerous people, each one dedicated to the struggle against the most dangerous force on Earth - superpowers! Some superheroes have to be watched. Some have to be controlled. And some of them - sometimes - need to be taken out of the picture. That's when you call in The Boys!
Contains the stories: The Name of the Game, Get Some, Cheery, Glorious Five Year Plan, Good for the Soul, I Tell you No lie, GI and We Gotta Go Now. Also includes all covers and bonus materials, including script pages, special introductions, alternate covers and more!
Collecting The Boys #1-30.
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Published July 5, 2022
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About the author
Garth Ennis
2,624 books3,170 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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November 30, 2022
This series is sensational, needlessly pornographic, and unrelentingly crude.
It’s also brilliant.
The characters have astonishing depth – not just the heroes (many of whom are not particularly admirable), but also the main villain, Homelander, who is, somehow, not only a cold-blooded mastermind, but also a hotheaded narcissist. Although most of the characters are sick in ways that makes them hard to root for, there are two major characters, Hughie and Annie, who are just plain good and decent. They are the emotional pillars that the reader can lean against while witnessing the perversion of everyone else.
The story always has real stakes. Ennis is willing to explore death, and fates worse than that, time and time again. This is so refreshing to see, and keeps me deeply frightened on every page, in the very best way.
It’s also brilliant.
The characters have astonishing depth – not just the heroes (many of whom are not particularly admirable), but also the main villain, Homelander, who is, somehow, not only a cold-blooded mastermind, but also a hotheaded narcissist. Although most of the characters are sick in ways that makes them hard to root for, there are two major characters, Hughie and Annie, who are just plain good and decent. They are the emotional pillars that the reader can lean against while witnessing the perversion of everyone else.
The story always has real stakes. Ennis is willing to explore death, and fates worse than that, time and time again. This is so refreshing to see, and keeps me deeply frightened on every page, in the very best way.
December 5, 2022
(Zero spoiler review) 4.5/5
Wow, again I have the honour of writing the first review on this site for this book, and it's somewhat fitting too, given that I think The Boys is just about the best superhero book out there. Yes, that's right, whatever superhero you can think of, however long they've been going, however hallowed, however prestigious their name, their team is, I think The Boys is a better book. No, I'm not the biggest superhero fan. When I got into comics, I swore I was never gonna buy a superhero book. It might have been tough, but I was well up for the challenge, because superheroes are ridiculous. They're corny. They're about the last thing I think of when I think of my preferred reading matter. Now it should be noted, whilst I still wholeheartedly agree with everything I've written above, I've also come around quite a ways on the ol' superhero thing. Yeah, they're corny and ridiculous, but give me a good superhero run, and I'll read it. Hell, I'll probably like the shit out of it. Give me a bad one though and good lord am I gonna be one salty sumbitch.
So basically The Boys is everything wrong with superheroes, done right. Mature, grounded and a little bit depraved. Because we all know if superheroes were real, they would be a massive bunch of dicks for the most part. Basically take your average entitled celebrity and add a few more notches onto their ego and you'll probably be somewhere in the ball park.
It would have been Ok if all The Boys were was a light hearted piss take on superhero tropes, though Garth Ennis struck oil whenever he had the idea for these characters, these storylines, these arcs. If you can get over all the blood and bonking, there really is more honesty, more humanity and more heart than just about any superhero book out there. This is so much better than it had any right to be, and with one of the greatest opening issues in comics history.
So yeah, I'm a fan. Sure, I love me some great Batman, X-men, Daredevil etc. But god help me, I really wish there were a dozen titles that took superheroes somewhere close to what Garth Ennis does here. Un-clutch those pearls and read The Boys. 4.5/5
OmniBen.
Wow, again I have the honour of writing the first review on this site for this book, and it's somewhat fitting too, given that I think The Boys is just about the best superhero book out there. Yes, that's right, whatever superhero you can think of, however long they've been going, however hallowed, however prestigious their name, their team is, I think The Boys is a better book. No, I'm not the biggest superhero fan. When I got into comics, I swore I was never gonna buy a superhero book. It might have been tough, but I was well up for the challenge, because superheroes are ridiculous. They're corny. They're about the last thing I think of when I think of my preferred reading matter. Now it should be noted, whilst I still wholeheartedly agree with everything I've written above, I've also come around quite a ways on the ol' superhero thing. Yeah, they're corny and ridiculous, but give me a good superhero run, and I'll read it. Hell, I'll probably like the shit out of it. Give me a bad one though and good lord am I gonna be one salty sumbitch.
So basically The Boys is everything wrong with superheroes, done right. Mature, grounded and a little bit depraved. Because we all know if superheroes were real, they would be a massive bunch of dicks for the most part. Basically take your average entitled celebrity and add a few more notches onto their ego and you'll probably be somewhere in the ball park.
It would have been Ok if all The Boys were was a light hearted piss take on superhero tropes, though Garth Ennis struck oil whenever he had the idea for these characters, these storylines, these arcs. If you can get over all the blood and bonking, there really is more honesty, more humanity and more heart than just about any superhero book out there. This is so much better than it had any right to be, and with one of the greatest opening issues in comics history.
So yeah, I'm a fan. Sure, I love me some great Batman, X-men, Daredevil etc. But god help me, I really wish there were a dozen titles that took superheroes somewhere close to what Garth Ennis does here. Un-clutch those pearls and read The Boys. 4.5/5
OmniBen.
August 5, 2024
There seems to be a collective opinion at the moment, particularly from the terminally online, that The Boys comics are terrible works of edgelord nonsense and the TV show is so much better. My knee jerk reaction to this was my usual (heroic) derision, but I decided to tamp that down and check out the comics with fresh, post-show eyes.
And, you know what, while I disagree with the criticism overall I sort of understand where it's coming from. The Boys (comics) gets off to a slow, talky and slightly awkward start. Homelander is a far less nuanced and interesting character (although both Hughie and Butcher are far more interesting). For newbies, I can understand why they'd be put off.
Particularly when Jamie the hamster makes his erm... divisive debut.
However, once the G-Men/Godolkin arc starts you can see what Ennis is actually going for with this series and it's good and smart and biting. It's wishy washy, but honestly, I like the show and comics both. They have their strengths and weaknesses but both bring much of value to the table.
Plus, this is a nice way of filling the TWO YEAR GAP until season 5.
And, you know what, while I disagree with the criticism overall I sort of understand where it's coming from. The Boys (comics) gets off to a slow, talky and slightly awkward start. Homelander is a far less nuanced and interesting character (although both Hughie and Butcher are far more interesting). For newbies, I can understand why they'd be put off.
Particularly when Jamie the hamster makes his erm... divisive debut.
However, once the G-Men/Godolkin arc starts you can see what Ennis is actually going for with this series and it's good and smart and biting. It's wishy washy, but honestly, I like the show and comics both. They have their strengths and weaknesses but both bring much of value to the table.
Plus, this is a nice way of filling the TWO YEAR GAP until season 5.
June 19, 2024
This is the most graphic, strange, overly sexualized graphic novel I've ever read.
December 29, 2022
I bought this because I liked the TV show (saw seasons 1+2), but was annoyed by the one-note performance by Carl Urban playing Billy Butcher. He either threatens or wines - no other forms of communication seems available to him. Also the constantly forced animosity between all of the protagonists tired me out.
And while Billie Butcher is definitely better in the comic and the team actually works together, everything else is worse:
The team are suped up themselves on Compound V (for some reason only getting the strength and not any weird powers?). So apart from Homelander and maybe Queen Maeve, they can pretty much kill maim and mutilate any supe they choose.
There's no hiding and no being afraid of the supes, because Billie has some dirt on Homelander that keeps even the 7 in check.
The stories are amateurish and forgettable with some really odd conceptions thrown in, like "being molested as a child causes people to circle-jerk and enjoy being pissed on as adults". That story unveils that a famous patron of young supes has in fact abused them all from childhood ... deep stuff, but how do you think the story ends?
You guessed it (actually I hope you didn't): The team decides to launch a (possibly suicidal) attack head on against all of them at once for no apparent reason, but then a deus-ex-machina pops up and destroys all of those young traumatized supes in one fell swoop. Problem obliterated!
A constant tedious subject is homophobia - everybody calls everybody poofter and even Hughie, our otherwise humane touch-point, struggles with his own homophobia. In conclusion we are apparently supposed to think the world of Butcher because he, in spite of calling everybody poofter, does in fact NOT want to maim people for actually being it. "Stand down boys, the Alpha says its okay".
I know the stories are written 20 years ago, but even for that time, this treatment is so shallow even redneck knuckleheads can swim in it unsupervised.
One long story is a static "some guy talking at ya" to explain a whatever back story that I instantly forgot again.
Artwork is passable, but Butcher and Hughies english/scottish accents are written out phonetically throughout making the reading staggered and difficult, and I really hate having to pause and decipher dialogue only to find that in fact they said nothing of value for the story.
I will read the other two volumes later and get back to you about them.
But first I need a break with something worthwhile.
And while Billie Butcher is definitely better in the comic and the team actually works together, everything else is worse:
The team are suped up themselves on Compound V (for some reason only getting the strength and not any weird powers?). So apart from Homelander and maybe Queen Maeve, they can pretty much kill maim and mutilate any supe they choose.
There's no hiding and no being afraid of the supes, because Billie has some dirt on Homelander that keeps even the 7 in check.
The stories are amateurish and forgettable with some really odd conceptions thrown in, like "being molested as a child causes people to circle-jerk and enjoy being pissed on as adults". That story unveils that a famous patron of young supes has in fact abused them all from childhood ... deep stuff, but how do you think the story ends?
You guessed it (actually I hope you didn't): The team decides to launch a (possibly suicidal) attack head on against all of them at once for no apparent reason, but then a deus-ex-machina pops up and destroys all of those young traumatized supes in one fell swoop. Problem obliterated!
A constant tedious subject is homophobia - everybody calls everybody poofter and even Hughie, our otherwise humane touch-point, struggles with his own homophobia. In conclusion we are apparently supposed to think the world of Butcher because he, in spite of calling everybody poofter, does in fact NOT want to maim people for actually being it. "Stand down boys, the Alpha says its okay".
I know the stories are written 20 years ago, but even for that time, this treatment is so shallow even redneck knuckleheads can swim in it unsupervised.
One long story is a static "some guy talking at ya" to explain a whatever back story that I instantly forgot again.
Artwork is passable, but Butcher and Hughies english/scottish accents are written out phonetically throughout making the reading staggered and difficult, and I really hate having to pause and decipher dialogue only to find that in fact they said nothing of value for the story.
I will read the other two volumes later and get back to you about them.
But first I need a break with something worthwhile.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 2, 2023
Amazing start to a series, completely turns the superhero genre upside down and I'm loving it. Can't wait to read more and dive deeper into the creators minds, however I do worry about them at times reading this.
August 21, 2023
Overall series - Superheroes are not the selfless saviors they appear to be, living private lives of indulgent perversion and power fantasy perceiving the general populace simply as toys for their enjoyment. A clandestine government-sponsored group codenamed "The Boys" looks to undo the proliferation of supes and dismantle the corporate overlords that enable their depraved behavior.
It's another violent, perverse, and farcical satire from Ennis and while I feel the series may be a bit too indulgent on occasion I always admire just how unabashedly the man lambasts iconography and institutions. The Boys could be fairly described as purile or juvenile but the crude humor is largely in service of satirizing outdated and deeply flawed conceptions which makes for a damn engaging reading experience. Moreover, Ennis manages to interweave this vulgar humor with compelling interpersonal drama and heart as if to take a piss at the reader asking "are you really emotionally invested in characters defined by such absurdity?" It isn't as effective in this pursuit as Preacher IMO but is still quite entertaining.
Robertson's art is not really my jam but does a good enough job of selling the vulgarity, satire, and farce. Like everyone I wish this was drawn by Dillon instead as him and Ennis are a perfect combination but Robertson's effort is serviceable and never detract from the experience. 8.0/10
It's another violent, perverse, and farcical satire from Ennis and while I feel the series may be a bit too indulgent on occasion I always admire just how unabashedly the man lambasts iconography and institutions. The Boys could be fairly described as purile or juvenile but the crude humor is largely in service of satirizing outdated and deeply flawed conceptions which makes for a damn engaging reading experience. Moreover, Ennis manages to interweave this vulgar humor with compelling interpersonal drama and heart as if to take a piss at the reader asking "are you really emotionally invested in characters defined by such absurdity?" It isn't as effective in this pursuit as Preacher IMO but is still quite entertaining.
Robertson's art is not really my jam but does a good enough job of selling the vulgarity, satire, and farce. Like everyone I wish this was drawn by Dillon instead as him and Ennis are a perfect combination but Robertson's effort is serviceable and never detract from the experience. 8.0/10
February 22, 2024
A hardcore look at the dark side of heroes who take advantage of the gifts they receive. I had no idea really what this story was about, I just knew about how popular it was within the comic community. I find the idea of monetizing heroes and the corporate viewpoint that's at the center of this story superb. I was really surprised with this take and where it is going but I think it is a very original idea done well.
I found myself always wanting more and wanting to binge-read the beginning of this series for days. But I exercised some self-control and read one or two per day but still found myself wanting more. The colors which I often found dark seemed to really pop off the page giving it that professional glossy feel. Sometimes this glossy feel can come off as too much (I'm looking at you LOTR Amazon) but in this case, it really is a good thing. This coloring and line work are really fantastic and really draw your eyes to the page.
I found myself always wanting more and wanting to binge-read the beginning of this series for days. But I exercised some self-control and read one or two per day but still found myself wanting more. The colors which I often found dark seemed to really pop off the page giving it that professional glossy feel. Sometimes this glossy feel can come off as too much (I'm looking at you LOTR Amazon) but in this case, it really is a good thing. This coloring and line work are really fantastic and really draw your eyes to the page.
November 16, 2022
It's pretty good and entertaining, but reads better as Ennis' book, than the tv-show source material - I'll explain. The amazon show is a complete different beast and amazing in its own right. The book is a bit flimsy at the very beginning and it's tougher to read than I expected - the show deals better with characterization and doesn't reveal that much, while the book is pretty open about some of the known plot points within first few issues. It's a bit underwhelming, if you expected similar pace as in the show. But once we get to the russian plot in the omni, it gets way better, cause you can finally forget the tv-series and just get immersed in Ennis-like story telling.
November 27, 2024
I was a huge fan of the Amazon series, so decided to give this first volume of the Boys a read. I really love Derricks drawings coming to life and think he did a wonderful job. The gore of this comic is like nothing I have ever seen and it was something I appreciated.
I wish I could give this 3.5 stars because I had trouble with the story line. The beginning was better, but later in the first volume the accents and writing somewhat lost me. At the end I was a little confused by the plot, but I still appreciate Garth’s comical writing and brutal nature. I can see myself raising the stars if I read this again to get a better understanding of the story!
I wish I could give this 3.5 stars because I had trouble with the story line. The beginning was better, but later in the first volume the accents and writing somewhat lost me. At the end I was a little confused by the plot, but I still appreciate Garth’s comical writing and brutal nature. I can see myself raising the stars if I read this again to get a better understanding of the story!
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January 10, 2024My favorite part of this book was the meteor getting raped until it exploded and humanity was saved.
I feel like they’re trying to push so much into the book. Scenes change quickly and the characters often plainly explain what happens without leaving room for the reader to imagine and hypothesize. I was a little disappointed in this book, but I look forward to reading the series and having a look up.
A note on the show: the book is not the show. The show takes elements from it. I wish I would have read the books first because I was set up for a different experience!
I feel like they’re trying to push so much into the book. Scenes change quickly and the characters often plainly explain what happens without leaving room for the reader to imagine and hypothesize. I was a little disappointed in this book, but I look forward to reading the series and having a look up.
A note on the show: the book is not the show. The show takes elements from it. I wish I would have read the books first because I was set up for a different experience!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 29, 2023
There are certain creators I genuinely find myself concerned about simply because their works, while well done, are full of horrific content. Garth Ennis is one of these. I worry about his mind. The two stars are because the art and writing are both done well. The three lacking are because of the pure nastiness. Why does Ennis hate goodness so much?
July 12, 2022
Fans of the show will love the book. It’s wildly different, and WAY more inappropriate. A clever satire that only gets better and better.
March 12, 2025
(2.5 stars)
the things my tv/movie hyperfixations make me read….
the things my tv/movie hyperfixations make me read….
July 4, 2025
Not signed.
Maybe 4.5.
Maybe 4.5.
July 13, 2025
Art 3
Story 5
Story 5
October 14, 2023
Lol what can I say that hasn’t already been said about the good Ol’ Boys?! Different than any other thing I have read and enjoyable with the humor and over the top story lines. The first Omni was solid, the second one was over the top (HEROGASM- enough said) but the best book was the 3rd omni where we see so much about Voughts history and my personal favorite, Butchers origin and hate for the supes. Overall great read if you can stomach it
October 11, 2023
The Boys by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson concerns a CIA-sponsored team of empowered normals which monitors policies and (often) terminates evil superhumans. Gritty, violent, and darkly humorous, the series frequently veers into author-tract territory regarding its gleeful depiction of the majority of costumed supers as sociopaths, narcissists, perverts and child molesters while attacking a lot of tropes that have long been a significant part of superhero comics. Much like Watchmen by Alan Moore, this series deconstructs the superhero genre. However, instead of attacking the superhero genre itself, it goes after the sleazy corporate mentality that allowed it to flourish at the expense of other comic genres.
To celebrate the 15th Anniversary, Dynamite offers three all-new oversized hardcover omnibus volumes of The Boys. This first volume includes the first 30 remarkable issues of the critically acclaimed series, which is the bases for the popular adaptation currently running on Prime. Some superheroes have to be watched. Some have to be controlled. And some of them - sometimes - need to be taken out of the picture. That's when you call in The Boys! It contains the stories: The Name of the Game, Get Some, Cheery, Glorious Five Year Plan, Good for the Soul, I Tell you No lie, GI and We Gotta Go Now. It also includes all covers and bonus materials, including script pages, special introductions, alternate covers and more.
To celebrate the 15th Anniversary, Dynamite offers three all-new oversized hardcover omnibus volumes of The Boys. This first volume includes the first 30 remarkable issues of the critically acclaimed series, which is the bases for the popular adaptation currently running on Prime. Some superheroes have to be watched. Some have to be controlled. And some of them - sometimes - need to be taken out of the picture. That's when you call in The Boys! It contains the stories: The Name of the Game, Get Some, Cheery, Glorious Five Year Plan, Good for the Soul, I Tell you No lie, GI and We Gotta Go Now. It also includes all covers and bonus materials, including script pages, special introductions, alternate covers and more.
November 4, 2023
WOW and I loved Preacher, this is so much better and different than the show
I only watched the 1st season of the boys but compared to the comic, it doesnt hold a candle to it. The characters are way more in depth and intense, and totally different then in the show. The way the boys can fight and all that is a much more hypocritical way in the comics and again all the extra and added characters from Love Sausage to Legend and Blanery Cock to Blowchowski and Homelander, much different and way better I think not that the shows bad at all but again this is so much better. Funnier, smarter, harder, more gut wrenching (especially the way the boys are going eventually ones gonna blow, I think), and just more well rounded and on top of it so far a same base story line I guess but the way they go about it in the comics is much better and again more in depth. Plus the things you're learning about all the characters be them good or bad is amazing and also leaves you thinking where everyone's allegiances lie. Can't get enough and can't wait to start Oversized Omnibus Vol. 2 right NOW!!!!!
I only watched the 1st season of the boys but compared to the comic, it doesnt hold a candle to it. The characters are way more in depth and intense, and totally different then in the show. The way the boys can fight and all that is a much more hypocritical way in the comics and again all the extra and added characters from Love Sausage to Legend and Blanery Cock to Blowchowski and Homelander, much different and way better I think not that the shows bad at all but again this is so much better. Funnier, smarter, harder, more gut wrenching (especially the way the boys are going eventually ones gonna blow, I think), and just more well rounded and on top of it so far a same base story line I guess but the way they go about it in the comics is much better and again more in depth. Plus the things you're learning about all the characters be them good or bad is amazing and also leaves you thinking where everyone's allegiances lie. Can't get enough and can't wait to start Oversized Omnibus Vol. 2 right NOW!!!!!
September 25, 2022
Kindle version
In regards to the kindle version.
I thought that it’d save some money buying the omnibus edition compared to the smaller collections. But reading this on an iPad with the kindle app, perhaps the files size is too large?
When opening the book or switching between apps, there is a 10 second pause before I’m able to change pages and often the kindle app will crash the first time I try to open the book.
I’d suggest trying one of the smaller volumes as maybe that will be a better reading experience.
In regards to the kindle version.
I thought that it’d save some money buying the omnibus edition compared to the smaller collections. But reading this on an iPad with the kindle app, perhaps the files size is too large?
When opening the book or switching between apps, there is a 10 second pause before I’m able to change pages and often the kindle app will crash the first time I try to open the book.
I’d suggest trying one of the smaller volumes as maybe that will be a better reading experience.
March 20, 2024
If you like the darker side of heroism, or a good antihero as it were, try issues 1-3 before gunning for this big boy. I'd read up to #15 before, and this chunky bastard is hard to hold but damned worth it. Great for an indefinite hospital stay, as not only is it mighty it is chock-full of subversive humour. I worried 3 nurses by laughing so hard at the ridiculousness of having impenetrable security on the toilets but not on the main entrance
March 16, 2025
Some of it’s good most of it’s not
September 18, 2025
Filled to the brim with gratuitous over-the-top violence, gore and sex… and it was fucking great!
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