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The Boys - The Big Ride (Vol. 9) (Boys 9) Paperback – Illustrated, 25 Nov 2011

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  • Paperback: 276 pages
  • Publisher: Titan Books (25 Nov. 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0857689363
  • ISBN-13: 978-0857689368
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 1 x 25.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 68,681 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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About the Author

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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4.0 out of 5 starsMallory hidden in the guise of an Englishman (a feat no American actor has managed yet).
By Simon Wells on 25 Nov. 2012
Format: Paperback
I can see why people are starting to get annoyed with this series, because like many comic series and TV shows, you are hooked on a plot line and desperately waiting on the conclusion, but we sadly live in a world where stories are dragged out to get as much money as they can out of them. Yes it is annoying, but lets remember that Garth Ennis isn't the only person to be accused of this sadly legal but f****** annoying crime: Robert Jordan, by book 10 you realise that he has written a book with a lot of talking and planning but very little i happening, George RR Martin, just look at the average reviews for his books and see how DWD has got a 3* average as opposed to his 5* average with the rest of his books, Terry Goodkind, should have ended on book 6 but really wanted to drive home how evil Communism is (we get it you're American, God bless 'em), Smallville, I thought for a moment that he was going to go grey before he became Superman, Supernatural...actually I really like that one and ain't too sure how they'll finish it, Fables, Bring back Boy Blue (if you haven't read this then you wouldn't have a clue, but trust me, Bring Boy Blue back!).

There are always going to be those people that just want to know the end of something, and I am proud to be one of them, here I sit on a Sunday evening with a cup of coffee thinking of climbing into bed and reading vol 4 of Essential Fantastic Four (those Marvel and DC essential books are great night time reading), and I read this book almost a year ago, but am only now writing the review because I saw a lot of people complaining, which I thought was a bit unfair. Yes they are dragging this series out, with one volume already devoted to the past of one of the characters and a second due for Vol.Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 starsRidden
By Sam Quixote TOP 1000 REVIEWER on 8 Dec. 2011
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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 went before goes for one more cycle in this book too. More "Homelander is a psycho" stuff, more "Vought American are evil" stuff, more "supes doing banal hedonism" stuff, more of Wee Hughie and Starlight's tired relationship navigating the rocks of their revelations stuff, and maybe worst of all, the putting off, once again, of the confrontation between the Boys and the Seven.

There's really no other direction for this series to go at this point, just throw the Boys and the Seven in for a final showdown and end it. It's just that these days a comic series has to have 10 volumes so Dynamite have asked Ennis and co. to string this one out even though it's well past it's sell by date.

It might be me, but I think Ennis doesn't have any more ideas for this series. He introduces a new character called Mallory, the former leader of the Boys, who reveals a bit of Butcher's background as well as more of the "Vought are evil" stuff which is just overkill at this point.

Mallory's introduction and age does give Ennis an outlet for his real passion - old war stories. And if you haven't read Ennis' two books called "War Stories, Vol 1 and 2", I highly recommend hunting them down because they are his best work. Unfortunately they're out of print but I found them in my local library and was enthralled and moved by the stories. Really it's the best part of the book, spoiled by the inclusion of the supes who are once again underlined as idiots. Sigh. I get it, I really do, the supes suck, the boys are justified in the horrible ways they deal with them, go on...Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsJust barely a Thumbs Up!
By 365 Graphic Novels on 11 July 2013
Format: Paperback
This is a mammoth volume. A full 12 issues of The Boys. Unfortunately it is wall to wall text. Endless talking heads spouting dry exposition. Some of it answers your questions, some of it rounds out the story and some of it sets up the future. It is necessary in a way and there is an argument for getting it all behind you but it is like swallowing a massive lard brick. With Hughie off on his Highland Laddie romp, the humour, which is a big part of The Boys, is absent, as is our friendly guide to this world.

There are so many better ways this could have been presented. Even just straight prose would have been preferable. It is hard to believe this is the best Ennis could come up with. It is like he lost all heart. There is no passion or energy at all here. Even the Second World War, something which Ennis usually loves, is flat and dry. Maybe reading it as single issues would be more palatable because trying to digest this volume in one sitting is awful.

Robertson has stepped down as artist and although it retains a similar style it has a much more digital sheen to it. They do put effort in and there are some nice colours, subtle blur effects and good choice of tones. There are some transcripts that pop up (too little too late) which are integrated into the lettering very well. There are some nice covers and issue fifty cleverly ties in with issue one.

This was all set to be a big lemon until the last issue. We escape the talking heads, the story takes a shocking turn and there are some great art choices. Almost too little too late but it guarantees you stick around for the next volume. Just barely a Thumbs Up!
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5.0 out of 5 starsNot just for the Boys

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5.0 out of 5 starscan't beat Garth Ennis

loved this book like the history and Hughie being filled in on Butchers past, good and long too kept me entertained through many baths.

Published 23 months ago by David Boyd
5.0 out of 5 starsThe boys are back in town

Again an absolutely brilliant example of the genius that is Ennis, how he can make people so bad yet so lovable is a talent not many people have! BUTCHER FOR PRIME MINISTER!!!

Published on 27 Aug. 2013 by Jordan Ryan
4.0 out of 5 starsJust barely a Thumbs Up!

This is a mammoth volume. A full 12 issues of The Boys. Unfortunately it is wall to wall text. Endless talking heads spouting dry exposition. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 starsThe boys-big ride[vol 9] [boys 9]

This was bought for my son as a present.He likes reading graphic novels.It is handy to see these books online

Published on 10 Mar. 2013 by p.c.radford
5.0 out of 5 starsFinally!

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. Read more

Published on 15 Mar. 2012 by idha
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent

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... Read more

Published on 19 Feb. 2012 by Blarg
2.0 out of 5 starsAt least it picks up towards the end

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... Read more

Published on 19 Feb. 2012 by Andy Barnard
5.0 out of 5 starsGood 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 on 8 Feb. 2012 by Beemer

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