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The Boys Omnibus Vol. 1
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bookshelves: comic-book, alternate-reality, espionage, military, politics, science-fiction, romance, super-heroes
Dec 07, 2020
bookshelves: comic-book, alternate-reality, espionage, military, politics, science-fiction, romance, super-heroes
The TV series is WAY better than the comic!
Since I haven't the time that I used to have, I will comment only in this first collected edition, and basically since I want to say that while I am huge fan of the TV series adapted from this material, I was disappointed that in my very personal opinion that the comic book isn't nearly as good as the TV adaptation.
Just to avoid confusion, my comments here will be about the entire saga, not only this first collected volume.
I have read many other similar comics like The Authority, Top10, Astro City,Watchmen , etc... and The Boys appeared at the end, once all those mentioned did their own impact in the comic book industry with originality and good taste, but sadly The Boys isn't that original and the few good things there, the author managed to ruin them (don't worry I won't spoil anything) but in my case, I was sad how wrong the comic book turned at the end...
...not to mention that the road wasn't that inspired, since anybody can write profanities and violence, you don't need many talent for that...
...I was honestly excited to read the comic book, and I was expecting something different than the TV series...
...BUT...
...still something good and enjoyable...
...however that wasn't the case.
I am pretty sure that many people love the comic and that's okay, anybody is entitled to an opinion...
...I just left mine here.
P.D.
WATCH THE TV SERIES!
Since I haven't the time that I used to have, I will comment only in this first collected edition, and basically since I want to say that while I am huge fan of the TV series adapted from this material, I was disappointed that in my very personal opinion that the comic book isn't nearly as good as the TV adaptation.
Just to avoid confusion, my comments here will be about the entire saga, not only this first collected volume.
I have read many other similar comics like The Authority, Top10, Astro City,Watchmen , etc... and The Boys appeared at the end, once all those mentioned did their own impact in the comic book industry with originality and good taste, but sadly The Boys isn't that original and the few good things there, the author managed to ruin them (don't worry I won't spoil anything) but in my case, I was sad how wrong the comic book turned at the end...
...not to mention that the road wasn't that inspired, since anybody can write profanities and violence, you don't need many talent for that...
...I was honestly excited to read the comic book, and I was expecting something different than the TV series...
...BUT...
...still something good and enjoyable...
...however that wasn't the case.
I am pretty sure that many people love the comic and that's okay, anybody is entitled to an opinion...
...I just left mine here.
P.D.
WATCH THE TV SERIES!
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Reading Progress
October 3, 2020
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October 5, 2020
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Finished Reading
December 7, 2020
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December 7, 2020
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comic-book
December 7, 2020
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alternate-reality
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espionage
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military
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politics
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science-fiction
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romance
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super-heroes
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Dec 07, 2020 03:51PM
Yeah, I can understand that. This is a comic that Ennis said out "Out-Preacher Preacher" if that makes any sense. Ennis's work is also very much an acquired taste, especially if you're coming off the back of the TV show, which are two totally different animals.
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Agreed Alejandro, the show is much better and way more clever. I watched the show before reading the comic, and in the show the boys have to find clever ways to deal with the supes. In the comic, though, they just punch them like in every other superhero comic ever.
Honestly, I felt much the same way. I didn't even have the patience to finish the first book. This is one of those rare cases in which the adaptation is much better than the source material.
So sorry to hear you were disappointed by this one, but it's nice to hear from you after so long, Alejandro! I also didn't have much time this year.I do hope you and your loved ones are well.
the TVC series is excellent! I have 2 more episodes to watch.
Honestly I'm the opposite. I like the comic so much better than the TV show. I made it through the first season but haven't really watched it since then. They really ruined some of the characters for me. I'm glad you like it though.
