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  <title>The Boys Vol. 3: Good For the Soul (Trade Paperback)</title>
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    <body><![CDATA[Ennis and Robertson are back for two more story-arcs moving forward the plot of the titular covert team and their exploits in undoing the damage wrought by the less-than-savory superheroes that run amok. Although not as shocking as the previous two volumes – perhaps due to Ennis’ inability to out-do himself at this point in the series – the plotlines and character revelations go deeper this time around. Not only do we get to know Annie January much better – Wee Hughie’s new love interest (shades of Jesse Custer and Tulip from Preacher) – but also the truth behind the 9/11 disaster, which turns out to be a white-washed version of events involving the Seven, America’s premier superhero team. <br/><br/>Although only in its first three years of publication, Ennis has been on record as saying that there is a definite end in sight for this dark and cynical portrayal of superhero-dom. Which only makes reading this series more gripping as you can sense that the Boys’ exploits are headed towards an explosive finish that is now a hallmark of the best comic book series these days. But for now, I’ll simply continue enjoying the wicked and wild ride that Ennis has put together. <br/>]]></body>
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