The Boys Volume 3: Good For The Soul LTD ED. HC - Garth Ennis Signed Hardcover – September 18, 2018

Good For the Soul, the third collected volume of Garth Ennis' The Boys, takes Ennis' riff on superheroes to a whole new level. In the midst of finding himself in a surprising new relationship, Hughie learns the origins of big-time corporation Vought-American and their ties to the superhuman community, while Butcher takes a stand against Homelander and the rest of The Seven. There are a good number of more revelations abound in Good For the Soul, as well as some trademark Ennis gross-out moments (one of which involving Hughie that will have you rolling around the floor laughing), and even a surprisingly touching moment between Frenchman and Woman. Where Good For the Soul really shines though are in the concluding issues, where Hughie learns of The Seven's greatest failure years before on one September morning. The Boys really does find Ennis at his best, possibly equaling the insane brilliance he crafted years ago with Preacher. Darick Robertson provides more solid artwork as well, including some shocking scenes that will stay with you. All in all, The Boys just keeps getting better and better the longer it goes on, and Good For the Soul is the best of The Boys yet.

I really liked this collection of The Boys, because, as other reviewers have said, it gives you a lot of background information on this world that Garth Ennis has created. We essentially get to see the origin for the driving force behind the conflict between superhumans and the government that's backing The Boys. We also get an intense stand-off between The Boys and The Seven (Ennis' version of the Justice League), which almost kicks off World War III.If you're wary about this series because you've looked at the item pages for the trades and seen how the reviews are all over the place, it's probably due to how obvious it becomes in this collection that much of the drama and awesomeness stems from the concept of a direct conflict between The Boys and The Seven (or the government versus the superhumans in general). Therefore, it can seem like anything else is just a distraction from the real tale, particularly since Ennis keeps The Boys' pasts wrapped in mystery and the tales of The Boys tracking and beating down Degenerate Superhero #358 are starting to get stale.Thus, MAJOR PRO: shedding of light on a world that's kept you in the dark so far and a set-up for the dust-up we're all wanting to see. MAJOR CON: the exposition and forward momentum shown in this collection can make the other arcs and trades seem bland by comparison, which can also contribute to the notion that much of what's going on is crass for crassness' sake.

I can only compare this to the Watchmen comics by Alan Moore. But imagine it more cynical, nastier in its critic of superhero types with a wicked sense of humor. A must read if you’ve read Watchmen, Miracle Man and others like I those.

I got out of reading comics for 20 years. I'm glad that I have found such a enjoyable series for adults. I highly recommend this book.

The Boys is not for the faint of heart. You've got nudity, violence and gore galore in this episode mixed with some bad taste to boot. But that's not what this is about.This issue of the Boys picks up and really fleshes out the universe so much more. In past episodes, you learned a little bit more about the corporate influence that pervades their world. In this one, you'll learn all about it and what drives the team a bit more.That being said, is this book full of crass, tasteless humor at times. Yes. If you're easily offended, I'd hope you would have given up after book one. But if you liked the first two, you'll be very happy with the direction the series is going in. It's refreshing to read a bit more down and dirty comic series about the "supes".

but I do enjoy this series. If you have read the previous volumes then this is a continuation of the story, if not, then I would really recommend reading vol 1&2 first.This book isn't so much good for your soul as helping turn your soul a little darker, not that it's a bad thing. I really enjoy this series and like the moral ambiguity of the main characters. It is a series that I am not sure I like the "good guys", but I definitely hate the "bad guys".If you cannot handle graphic violence and sexual situations then this is not for you. This is a GRAPHIC NOVEL in every sense of the word, and for the most part is not gratuitous, but actual helps define the characters and the story.So five stars for a story that is intriguing and will keep me coming back.

Truly over the top comic action, adult themes, overt sexuality and graphic violence. This is probably a truer representation of what would happen if very flawed human beings were thrust into the limelight with superpowers. Unlimited indulgence and moral bankruptcy.

Love the artwork! It keeps me interested in what's going to happen next, can't wait to read the next volume.

I have to assume that at this point in the series you will have realised that you and Mr Ennis are not going to be on a perfect trip together. So you will laugh more than expected at certain points, miss in jokes and find the odd section of rhetoric dull. But if you do just come back and re-read in 10 years. As Mohammed Ali said if you think the same things at 30 as you did at 20 then you have wasted 10 years.

Great series of books. But only suitable for mature readers. Item was in good condition

Have them all in the series, brilliant, hilarious once you start you can't stop! Xx

One of the best GN series I have read. Up there with The Preacher ! Great story and great art work.

Brilliant read