We've seen Butcher become the cold killing machine he was almost raised to become, and understand clearly how Becky's death (and the insane way it happened) inevitably placed him on this path. We'll cheer when the Homelander finally pays for his crimes. But is Billy's revenge the best we can hope for? Becky lived her final days in silent suffering in order to keep him from this path of violence as long as she could. Read Full Review

"Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker" has been consistent with other minis for "The Boys" in that issues can be high and low. This mini has easily been the best, with many issues right up at the highest peak. This issue crests down lower than the rest, though it is still enjoyable and decent. Butcher's origin is about to wrap up and most of it has been what we might have expected. The highlight was his wife and she's gone now so the final slope toward what we know, and love, must be around to wrap things up. For now, though this is an issue with most of the characteristics we like about this series, it's missing a bit of the heart. Read Full Review