What is the boys comic?

  • Created By: Garth Ennis (writer) and Darick Robertson (artist).
  • Publisher: Originally Wildstorm (DC Comics), then Dynamite Entertainment.
  • Premise: Set in a world where superheroes are real but often corrupt, reckless, and morally bankrupt. A CIA-backed team known as "The Boys" are tasked with monitoring and, if necessary, controlling or eliminating these rogue superheroes. The series is known for its extreme violence, dark humor, and satirical take on the superhero genre.
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  • Characters:
    • Billy Butcher: The leader of The Boys, a ruthless and cunning man with a deep hatred for superheroes.
    • Hughie Campbell: A young man who joins The Boys after his girlfriend is killed by a careless superhero.
    • Homelander: The leader of The Seven (a parody of the Justice League), a powerful and charismatic but ultimately sociopathic superhero.
  • Tone: Extremely violent, satirical, cynical, and darkly humorous.
  • Adaptations: A successful television adaptation of The Boys has been produced by Amazon Prime Video.