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Billy Butcher
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Creation & Design

Billy Butcher was created by writer Garth Ennis and artist Darick Robertson for the comic series 'The Boys'. He was designed as a gritty anti-hero who opposes superheroes and their corrupt nature.

Early Years

Butcher's early life is marked by a troubled childhood and a deep-seated hatred for superheroes, stemming from personal tragedies caused by their actions.

Character Development

Throughout the series, Butcher evolves from a ruthless anti-hero to a more complex character, grappling with his motivations and the impact of his actions on those around him.

Cultural Reception

The Boys has received critical acclaim for its dark humor and satirical take on the superhero genre, with Butcher being a standout character.

Character Details

Real Name:
William Butcher
First Appearance:
The Boys #1
Aliases:
Butcher
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Boys, The Seven
Abilities:
Expert combatant, Tactical genius, Weapons proficiency
Equipment:
Various firearms, Explosives, Specialized gadgets
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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The Boys #1
WildStorm ⋅ 2006
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The Boys #1
 
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1st appearance of Billy Butcher, leader of The Boys, a CIA team that polices a reckless superhero community

1st appearance of Hughie Campbell, recruited to The Boys after the death of his girlfriend

1st appearance of A-Train, a member of the Seven

Adapted for a TV series on Amazon

Presents Liberty Comics #1
CBLDF ⋅ Image ⋅ 2008
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Presents Liberty Comics #1
 
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Original story featuring 'The Boys' by Garth Ennis

The CBLDF or Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the First Amendment rights of the comics art form and industry professionals

The Boys #30
1:15 ⋅ Dynamite ⋅ 2009
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The Boys #30
 
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Variant cover art by Jim Lee

CBLDF Presents Liberty Annual #2010
1:10 ⋅ Image ⋅ 2010
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CBLDF Presents Liberty Annual #2010
 
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Original 5-page 'The Boys' story "The Comic That Got The Legend Fired"

Variant cover art by Charlie Adlard

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