The Boys - Issue 4

What happens in ‘The Boys’ - Issue 4?

In issue 4 of The Boys, titled "Cherry, Part Three," the conflict with the Teenage Kix escalates. The Boys continue their mission to assert control over the reckless superhero group. During a confrontation, Hughie, still struggling to adapt to the team's brutal methods, is forced into direct action.

As the situation intensifies, Hughie ends up in a physical altercation with Blarney Cock, one of the Teenage Kix members. In a moment of panic and confusion, Hughie accidentally kills Blarney Cock by impaling him with a piece of debris. This shocking event leaves Hughie horrified and shaken, as it’s the first time he has taken a life.

The issue concludes with Hughie grappling with the harsh realities of his new life with The Boys and questioning whether he belongs in such a violent and morally ambiguous world. This event marks a turning point for Hughie, deepening his internal conflict and setting the stage for further developments in the series.