Book · 2019 · Superheroes
The Boys
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We mentioned The Boys in our recent episode on um surviving nuclear war. And one of the things that The Boys comics does very well is depicting the problems of raising superhumans.
The best things said about it
There's a great uh great new version of that in the boys I think that's the entire series goes over that.
Why people recommend it
The Boys by Garth Ennis is a gritty, subversive comic book series that examines the dark side of superhero tropes, corporate accountability, and the severe complications of managing individuals with extraordinary abilities. The work was highlighted on episodes of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know as a thematic touchstone for complex societal issues. Ben Bowlin referenced the comics during a discussion on surviving nuclear war, noting that the series excels at realistically depicting the profound dangers and systemic problems associated with raising super-powered children. In another episode concerning congressional oversight and criminal conspiracies, Matt Frederick mentioned the series as a great creative work that thoroughly explores themes related to holding powerful figures accountable for their actions. Across these different contexts, the podcast hosts used the narrative framework of the comics to anchor conversations about power dynamics, institutional corruption, and the inherent risks of unchecked authority in both fictional settings and real-world power structures, providing listeners with a sharp critique of modern heroism.
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Ben Bowlin We mentioned The Boys in our recent episode on um surviving nuclear war. And one of the things that The Boy… 1
“We mentioned The Boys in our recent episode on um surviving nuclear war. And one of the things that The Boys comics does very well is depicting the problems of raising superhumans.”
Matt Frederick there's a great uh great new version of that in the boys I think that's the entire series goes over that 1
“there's a great uh great new version of that in the boys I think that's the entire series goes over that”
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“we also see another example of this in oh gosh oh the boys remember the graphic novel the boys international show wasn't half bad”