The Boys #3 is the third issue of The Boys and the third part of Volume One: The Name of the Game. It was originally published on October 4, 2006.
Plot[]
At the Seven's flying base, recent Seven recruit Starlight meets Homelander for the first time. Naturally, she is star stuck. Homelander humbly introduces himself as John, while Starlight identifies herself as Annie January. She is excited to have been accepted into the world's premiere superhero team, but Homelander assures her she performed remarkably well, as she wouldn't have been accepted otherwise. Starlight is also amazed at the Seven's base, as she didn't have access to anything of the sort when she was with the Young Americans, her first superhero team. Homelander asks if she will miss her team, and if she has anyone "special" on it. Starlight is certain that she will, and confirms she is dating Drummer Boy, another superhero on the team that she met at Capes for Christ. Homelander takes Starlight to the Seven's meeting room and invites her to take a seat. Starlight expresses excitement for her new position, even if it is temporary, but Homelander reassures her, as he doesn't believe Lamplighter will be returning. Before she is accepted, however, Homelander tells Starlight she must complete one more test. When Annie asks what it is, Homelander pulls his pants down and demands that Starlight "suck it," much to her horror.
At the South Bronx, Butcher arrives to pick up Hughie, and criticizes his choice of accommodation, a rundown motel Hughie simply picked because it was cheap. During the ride, Butcher asks Hughie how his flight was. Hughie replies that it was fine, but it was difficult to pass through immigration. Butcher apologizes and informs Hughie he has been made a US citizen a week ago, handing him an American passport.
At the Seven's HQ, Starlight is shocked by Homelander's behavior. Just as A-Train and Black Noir arrive, she pleads to them for help, as she believes Homelander is being controlled. To her shock, A-Train and Black Noir also pull their pants down, demanding to be orally pleased as well. Starlight is horrified at the prospect of being sexually assaulted, but Homelander asserts they aren't forcing her to do anything but adds that she must sexually gratify them if she wants to join the Seven.
At the Flatiron Building, Butcher introduces Wee Hughie to Mother's Milk, the Frenchman, and the Female. Butcher then tries to explain their mission, M.M. refuses to work in an office so dirty, while Frenchie and the Female wish to order a pizza, much to Billy's annoyance. M.M. expresses sympathy to Hughie over his girlfriend's death.
After being coerced into preforming oral sex on Homelander, Black Noir, and A-Train, Starlight pukes in the bathroom. Exiting the stall, she is happy to meet Queen Maeve, the only other female member. To her disappointment, however, she is coldly dismissed and ignored. Starlight returns to the stall to puke once more.
The Boys, meanwhile, are introduced to their targets: a superhero group known as Teenage Kix. The group, along with the Young Americans, stands as the premiere young adult superhero group, but is generally considered the polar opposite of the Young Americans, being edgy and "Gen-X", while the Young Americans are more conservative and religious in nature. The group is disliked even among Supe circles, which makes them an ideal target for the Boys to show they are back in business. Butcher also reveals that A-Train used to be a member of the group.
Quick References[]
Issue Notes[]
Featured Characters[]
- Homelander
- Starlight
- Wee Hughie
- Billy Butcher
- Terror
- A-Train
- Black Noir
- The Frenchman
- The Female
- Mother's Milk
- Queen Maeve
Appearances[]
Locations[]
- New York City, New York
- Sky Base
- Dunbier Motel
- Flatiron Building
- Des Moines, Iowa (mentioned)
- Scotland (mentioned)
- France (mentioned)
Organizations[]
- Vought-American
- The Seven
- Young Americans (mentioned)
- Teenage Kix (mentioned)
- Victory Comics
Items[]
Mentioned[]
- Lamplighter
- The Deep
- Jack from Jupiter
- Drummer Boy
- Insaniac
- Robert Shaefer
- Robin Mawhinney
- Big Game (photo)
- Shout Out (photo)
- Popclaw (photo)
- Whack Job (photo)
- Gunpowder (photo)
- Jetstreak (photo)
- Dogknott (photo)
- Blarney Cock (photo)
- Jesus Christ
- Bill Clinton
Deaths[]
- None
Trivia[]
- First appearance of Starlight.
- First appearance of Black Noir.
- First appearance of Queen Maeve.
- First appearance of Homelander
External Links[]
| The Boys (Comic Series) | |
|---|---|
| Volume One: The Name of the Game | Issue 1 • Issue 2 • Issue 3 • Issue 4 • Issue 5 • Issue 6 |
| Volume Two: Get Some | Issue 7 • Issue 8 • Issue 9 • Issue 10 • Issue 11 • Issue 12 • Issue 13 • Issue 14 |
| Volume Three: Good for the Soul | Issue 15 • Issue 16 • Issue 17 • Issue 18 • Issue 19 • Issue 20 • Issue 21 • Issue 22 |
| Volume Four: We Gotta Go Now | Issue 23 • Issue 24 • Issue 25 • Issue 26 • Issue 27 • Issue 28 • Issue 29 • Issue 30 |
| Herogasm | Issue 1 • Issue 2 • Issue 3 • Issue 4 • Issue 5 • Issue 6 |
| Volume Five: The Self-Preservation Society | Issue 31 • Issue 32 • Issue 33 • Issue 34 • Issue 35 • Issue 36 • Issue 37 • Issue 38 |
| Volume Six: The Innocents | Issue 39 • Issue 40 • Issue 41 • Issue 42 • Issue 43 • Issue 44 • Issue 45 • Issue 46 • Issue 47 |
| Highland Laddie | Issue 1 • Issue 2 • Issue 3 • Issue 4 • Issue 5 • Issue 6 |
| Volume Seven: The Big Ride | Issue 48 • Issue 49 • Issue 50 • Issue 51 • Issue 52 • Issue 53 • Issue 54 • Issue 55 • Issue 56 • Issue 57 • Issue 58 • Issue 59 |
| Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker | Issue 1 • Issue 2 • Issue 3 • Issue 4 • Issue 5 • Issue 6 |
| Volume Eight: Over the Hill with the Swords of a Thousand Men | Issue 60 • Issue 61 • Issue 62 • Issue 63 • Issue 64 • Issue 65 |
| Volume Nine: The Bloody Doors Off | Issue 66 • Issue 67 • Issue 68 • Issue 69 • Issue 70 • Issue 71 • Issue 72 |
| Dear Becky | Issue 1 • Issue 2 • Issue 3 • Issue 4 • Issue 5 • Issue 6 • Issue 7 • Issue 8 |