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The countdown to the end begins, as Jack from Jupiter takes one step beyond... or does he? Hughie's triumphant return is not all he'd hoped for, but Butcher has bigger fish to fry. And The Boys meet the mysterious Doctor Peculiar...
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Garth Ennis is the award-winning writer of The Boys, Preacher, Hellblazer, Hitman and Judge Dredd, much in demand for his hard-edged, wickedly humorous style.
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Format:Paperback
Two thirds of this latest Boys only confirms suspicions aroused by the subpar Highland Laddie. Verbose, gratuitous and largely pointless it waffles through an alarming amount of pages, moving the story along not an inch.
Most of the material is spent on nothing more than going over backstory hinted at in previous issues- something I'm sure most readers had already put together anyway. There's nothing particularly revelatory there at all. Having it all spelled out, apart from being vaguely patronising, kind of destroys a lot of the mystique.
Having said all that, the writing does eventually pull it's socks up and the final portion gets pretty good again, beginning to go into Butcher's character more.
This series is really sailing close to the wind now. After such a great beginning it now seems to be really struggling, with the writing dragging things out to ridiculous lengths and some decidedly ropey artwork in places. I'll be getting the next one as I'd like to see how it ends, but can't help but feel that the damage has already been done.
Most of the material is spent on nothing more than going over backstory hinted at in previous issues- something I'm sure most readers had already put together anyway. There's nothing particularly revelatory there at all. Having it all spelled out, apart from being vaguely patronising, kind of destroys a lot of the mystique.
Having said all that, the writing does eventually pull it's socks up and the final portion gets pretty good again, beginning to go into Butcher's character more.
This series is really sailing close to the wind now. After such a great beginning it now seems to be really struggling, with the writing dragging things out to ridiculous lengths and some decidedly ropey artwork in places. I'll be getting the next one as I'd like to see how it ends, but can't help but feel that the damage has already been done.
Format:Paperback
You are told the story of Butcher, the heart and brain behind the Boys. His rage, malice and constant thirst for revenge is explained extensively.
This volume closes off the loop of each of the Boys' members. Butchers' story is also told by none other than himself, which at least I feel, finally gives any insight on how his mind works and what he cares for in this world.
If you are a fan of The Boys you have probably already read this, however, if you haven't it's a must-read. This number is definitely a stepping stone towards the big finale that we have been promised for a few months - and based on this story, I'm looking forward to seeing how things are going to pan out in the next volume.
This volume closes off the loop of each of the Boys' members. Butchers' story is also told by none other than himself, which at least I feel, finally gives any insight on how his mind works and what he cares for in this world.
If you are a fan of The Boys you have probably already read this, however, if you haven't it's a must-read. This number is definitely a stepping stone towards the big finale that we have been promised for a few months - and based on this story, I'm looking forward to seeing how things are going to pan out in the next volume.
Format:Paperback
I found the last two books of 'the boys' the most interesting of the lot. I found that its focus on character development and intrigue more interesting than some of the middle volumes. I am looking forward to the next installment
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good Comic
Book 9 does not disappoint. Huge amounts of plot revealed and a definite ramp up towards the end of the series in book 10. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Beemer
just getting better
Th story line gets more convoluted. The action gets more real. The relationships get more intertwined; and a cliffhanger hook at the end. What's not to like? Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tedious
Boys will be boys
The Boys series has solidly held my attention for several years now,each Installmant darker than the last,the twists and plot outshine early evenin soap operas and the art work... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Evadafobos
All good things come to those who wait.
Although I would have to agree that I would have liked to have seen more "Supes" getting blackmailed, battered and possibly beheaded like in previous volumes, I have to admit that... Read more
Published 4 months ago by slaine4free
Disappointing.
I've been a fan of Ennis' "The Boys" for quite some time, however whilst the artwork is still high quality this release feels a little flatter than the others. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
I feel like ive been taken for a RIDE!
I have to agree with other reviewers about 'The Boys: The Big Ride', this book contains the same set-up of 'Supes' are evil and more 'Vought America' are bad. We are upto Vol. Read more
Published 5 months ago by KottonMouth King
Tired
The Boys has just got dull.The orignal premise has been lost in an anti- mainstream comic rant.Ennis has just been coming up with a new sexual act and trying to hang whole... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Richard G
Ridden
I get the feeling Garth Ennis is a bit tired of this series and if he isn't, I think I am. If you're reading this then you'll have read what came before so I can tell you that what... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sam Quixote
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