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The Boys Vol. 1: The Name of the Game (Garth Ennis' The Boys) by [Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, Tony Avina]

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Dynamite Entertainment is proud to welcome Gath Ennis and Darick Robertson's The Boys as they present the first trade paperback collection of the comic book series everyone is talking about!! Collecting the first 6 issues of the controversial new series from PREACHER writer Garth Ennis and artist Darick Robertson (TRANSMETROPOLITAN)! Don't miss this dark, twisted look at superpowers, super - people, and the men and women who make sure the world's "heroes" never go too far. Also features an introuction from writer, actor and producer Simon Pegg, the creator and star of Shaun of the Dead, Spaced and the upcoming Hot Fuzz! Recommended for Mature Readers

Length: 149 pages	Language: English	Age Level: 16 and up
Grade Level: 11 and up

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Garth Ennis is the award-winning writer of Hellblazer, Hitman, Punisher, Preacher, Pride and Joy and War Stories. He is much in demand for his hard-edged, wickedly humorous style. Darick Robertson is the critically acclaimed artist and co-creator of Transmetropolitan. He is also the artist on Fury and Punisher (both with Garth Ennis), and the creator of Space Beaver. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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ASIN : B00B5JYQWS
Publisher : Dynamite Entertainment (28 November 2007)
Language : English
File size : 160400 KB
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Print length : 149 pages

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Thom Rates

Great read. Just as good as Transmetropolitan.

Reviewed in Australia on 5 December 2018

Great read. Just as good as Transmetropolitan. Playing like the bastard child from a darker version of The Watchmen sprinkled with DNA from Preacher's extreme Wrongess (but so, so right)

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A great alternate to the Superheroes

Reviewed in Australia on 18 December 2018

An interesting take on the superhero genre that certainly tells us who watches them. Dark, disturbing and funny, The Boys is a great read.

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Abdelbasit.Ibrahim

First comic book I’ve read in years

Reviewed in Australia on 23 April 2020

Thanks so much for creating this, happy a comic book so raw and genre changing exists in the world. Made my week

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Anthony P. Joyce

The Boys is superb

Reviewed in Australia on 10 October 2020

I am a big fan of the TV series but the graphic novel rocks. Totally recommended - love Billy Butcher.

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Brett Davis

Nice one!

Reviewed in Australia on 30 July 2019

Saw the TV adaptation on Amazon Prime first. I can see why they made the show after reading Vol 1. Lovely!

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Mr. S. R. Jones

A new look at an old genre.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 October 2013

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I must admit, I have fallen out of love with comic books recently thanks to the rampant sexism and generally offensive nature that is rife among them.... and one of the things that drew me to this series is that the characters it involves have rather fallen out of love with comic books too.

That's not to say that this comic isn't offensive. I think most things are, to someone, but at least in 'The Boys' the problems that are flagged up in a lot of comics- be they the day-to-day impracticalities of certain super-powers or the impossible egos of the characters themselves- are effectively lampooned and mocked mercilessly. There is a real dark humour to these comics, brought to life through some very dark characters, dealing with some very difficult circumstances. It is also well drawn and distinctive, and provides an interesting new look at the concept of a super-group, as well as pointing out the obvious flaws in the things that we have all held dear in the genre for a very long time.

Overall, these comics and characters will not appeal to everyone. They are not intended for children (or even adults with the general maturity of children), but they are interesting, thought provoking, and genuinely entertaining to boot.

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mark cleary

dark twisted take on the superhero genre

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2019

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Have ypu ever thought the big blue boyscout was dull or batman could be darker after all he's a vigliante. Well this comic is for you in a world where superheros are seen as gods to the masses unacountable for what they do what would you do if you lost everything you held dear and was ignored by the cause enter the boys it's dark twisted and an absolute riot would recamend the series too if you want to see the changes but it's a lot of fun

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 June 2013

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The postmodern genre of superhero bashing is now firmly established but this was one of the titles that helped create it. The premise is that people who acquire superpowers, like people who win the lottery or are elected to positions of power, tend to go off the rails. When society can't tell you what to do any more you lean towards base human weakness. When you have superpowers you are opened up to a whole new realm of excess and depravity - and with Garth Ennis at the helm this gets very depraved indeed. To combat these untouchables a special team is needed and these are the "Boys" of the title.

It has a slow, but shocking, start as we are introduced to the team and what they are up against through the induction of its newest member. There are lots of references to things that have gone before and people who are no longer with us. This builds up our interest as we are drip-fed enough information to keep us guessing. The characters are intriguing and the superheroes are less than heroic, making them easy to deplore. As the storyline progresses the methods the Boys must use get less wholesome and it does make you wonder if the watchers will become as bad as the watched.

The art is superb with great facial expressions as there is a lot of shock and disgust to portray. The depravity mentioned is frequent but not pornographic. It manages to horrify and titillate in equal measure as there are enough visual clues to make your dirty mind run riot.

This is a good start to what promises to be a grand spectacle of a story that is both shockingly entertaining and subtly thought provoking. Thumbs Up!

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James

For anyone who thinks graphic novels are for kids...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 November 2013

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Pick this up. Read it. Be disgusted.

If you think reading graphic novels is for kids, I challenge you to pick this up and not be horrified. The Boys enters a whole new level of disturbing. Whether it's a dog watching 2 people go doggy style or the innards of a persons head displayed on floor, it's definitely going to shock you.

The story starts with quite a revelation: Superheroes are b******s. It's an unusual take on a popular comic book topic. The Boys are basically out to rid the world of Superheroes - the collateral damage they don't take responsibility for is too damaging to just forgive. If you're looking for something a little bit unusual, a little bit different and generally disturbing, give this a try.

FYI: I was looking for things like The Preacher, Judge Dredd and Hellblazer which are all a bit dark and different. This is definitely gruesome.

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Once you start, you just can't stop

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 September 2013

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After Preacher I was looking for more Ennis with his black humour and general wrongness. The boys does not disappoint. The series starts of on a high with this volume. I was hooked after one volume and plowed through the entire series

It's rude, crude and downright nasty at times but totally entertaining. Totally not suitable for kids

It's a great play on what would happen you made DCesque perfect moral heroes totally human, fallible, vain and corrupt. With absolute power corrupting absolutely, the 'supes' here never care about the collateral damage only public image and merchandising for corporate masters.

'The Boys' are there to keep the supes in line.

If you enjoy and haven't read Preacher yet, go there next.

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