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The Boys - Issue 1
DC Comics, Wildstorm
Superhero, Satire
Logline
In which Hughie Campbell's life is shattered when his girlfriend is killed by a reckless superhero, leading him to join Billy Butcher and The Boys, a covert team dedicated to policing corrupt superheroes.
What happens in 'The Boys' - Issue 1?
In issue 1 of The Boys, titled "The Name of the Game," the story introduces the world of a CIA-backed team known as "The Boys," who are tasked with monitoring and keeping superheroes in check, as many of them are corrupt and reckless.
The main protagonist, Hughie Campbell, experiences a personal tragedy when his girlfriend, Robin, is accidentally killed by A-Train, a super-fast hero, during a high-speed chase. Devastated and seeking justice, Hughie is approached by Billy Butcher, the leader of The Boys, who offers him a chance to fight back against the irresponsible "supes." The issue sets up the dark, gritty tone of the series, highlighting the hidden corruption within the world of superheroes and the brutal methods The Boys will use to bring them down.
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Who created 'The Boys' - Issue 1?
Writer: Garth Ennis
Artist: Darick Robertson