The Boys

In the cynical, blood-soaked world of The Boys (2007–2012, Dynamite Entertainment), a covert CIA-backed team led by the brutal Billy Butcher and the reluctant "Wee" Hughie Campbell wages a vicious war against corrupt, celebrity superheroes who abuse their godlike powers. This 12-issue series, a darkly satirical deconstruction of the superhero genre, became a defining work of its era for its unflinching violence and sharp critique of corporate media and hero worship.