Source: inter-comics.com

6. Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker

(The Boys: Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker #1-6)

Of the three miniseries associated with The Boys (Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker, Highland Laddie, and Herogasm), this one is easily the best.

And its placement in the reading order is perfect. The series spends a ton of time hiding Butcher's backstory, doling it out in fits and spurts. So when it finally pays off, it pays off big. In addition, knowing what makes Butcher tick is absolutely necessary at this point in the story.

After watching him snap at the end of The Big Ride, his internal workings need to be examined, and understanding him is necessary for the last two arcs. The story of a man with a monster inside him is an interesting one. Butcher is a soldier without a war, and god help anyone who gives him one. Seeing what he lost and how he lost it finally gives long-needed context to why he hates super people.

And boy, is it a solid read, even on its own.