Source: bleedingcool.com

4. I Tell You No Lie, G.I.

(The Boys #19-22)

The twisted tale of Vought-American Consolidated.

Vought-American serves as the corporate antagonist of much of The Boys, so when Hughie sits down with The Legend to discuss the secret origin of The Boys, the conversation winds up leaning more toward the history of their foes. This story exemplifies Vought-American as a business that will do anything for a profit, even if it screws over the people it’s selling to. It’s a soulless corporate machine. And that attitude applies to their superhero development most of all.

One of the most effective and horrific scenes in all of The Boys takes place on the day in September when The Seven are deployed to deal with an airplane hijacking. It really goes to show how having powers doesn't necessarily make you good at…well, anything, if you aren't trained for it. And the Seven aren't trained for it. It sets up the stakes for the series very well.

Why are The Boys necessary? Because Superheroes need to be kept in check.