Hughie - or perhaps that should be 'Bagpipe' - meets the original G-Men, and their mysterious benefactor John Godolkin. Secrets of the G-Mansion abound, including one that leaves our hero breathless. Frenchie and the Female begin surveillance as MM works the clues, and Butcher pursues answers from another source entirely. And in the background, unseen by either Boys or G-Men, shadowy forces prepare to make a move of their own... 'We Gotta Go Now', part three Also, the series of alternate covers counting down to issue #30 continues, this time featuring legendary Judge Dredd artist Carlos Ezquerra!
This book continues to demonstrate a versatility that I didnt think possible at first. When The Boys started out it seemed a goof, Garth Ennis being puckish with superhero archetypes. What it quickly became was a writer (and artist) at the top of his game. The world of superheroes is just a playground for Ennis to experiment with genres that otherwise dont fit. The Boys is quintessential Ennis and thats not to everybodys taste. But The Boys apparently can be many things at onceall of them entertaining. Read Full Review
Which brings me back to my original point. What is it that Ennis and Robertson are aspiring to with this series? If they're looking to craft a raunchy superhero comedy, they're beginning to neglect the comedy part. If they're looking to craft a clever superhero satire, they're beginning to neglect the clever part. And if they're looking to craft an engrossing superhero conspiracy, they're beginning to neglect the engrossing part. These are all major problems, and if they persist, this series isn't going to remain on many readers' pull list. Read Full Review
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