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Ever wondered what happens to Hughie's dad in the original The Boys Comics? Get ready for some wild differences between the TV show and the source material. In the comic series, Hughie's father, Alexander, is actually a lot more mellow, and while the series shows him going on a Compound V-fueled rampage, in the comics, he's just hanging out in Scotland, peacefully living with his wife! In fact, it's Butcher, who claims to kill him off off-screen, a real mind-boggling twist in the whole "hughie's family dynamic"
The comic does bring a "what if" moment where Hughie has a big confrontation with Butcher and ends up thinking his parents are dead - again. Turns out, Butcher is just playing mind games! Alexander is not killed off in the story's main timeline - but, in the final volume of the comic series, "Dear Becky," which acts like a kind of "what happened later", we find out that he actually died offscreen some time after the main events of The Boys. That's a really surprising way to change the characters from the Comics - in The Boys TV show, things feel way more real!
We’re talking huge emotional moments with Hughie’s dad, and the show definitely brings out the heartache for this scene! It's not just about an abrupt off-screen death; we've got those intense Compound V scenes and the fact that it's Hughie himself who decides to calm his father and then has to deal with the aftermath. His father's sudden awakening and subsequent rampage bring about a dramatic moment. A painful reminder that there are always consequences in The Boys! I guess what's really heartbreaking in the show is that this doesn't really affect Butcher's character that much - but that makes this death much more emotionally charged and sad!
Even though they're completely different, they still have some connections! Both scenarios ultimately result in Hughie dealing with grief. The TV show's approach is just so much more intense, showing that everyone in this universe is capable of making some really terrible decisions, no matter if it's about revenge or just an intense love for a parent.
So the TV series did a whole lot of revamping - everything from changing a few characters completely, to playing up their relationships, to creating some intense moments you wouldn't have seen in the original comics. It’s not always better or worse. It’s just different!
That’s why it's cool to be a fan of both the comics and the TV show - like you’re experiencing two different but still incredible worlds! Think of Hughie’s mom. The comics show that she's a really chill and supportive person, but in the TV show? She’s taking things a little further than we thought! You could say that the show has a grittier take, and the characters feel more relatable - we get those more complex feelings and relationships going on!
After a crazy season 3, it looks like the universe of The Boys is taking a wild turn in season 4. This is where that "what if?" scenario gets interesting, since the comic version is done! The writers are doing some creative magic with these characters, especially with Hughie! I mean, with everything he’s going through with his father in season 4 (both good and bad), he’s bound to experience some real shifts. Maybe even a big “villain” turn, who knows?!
Season 4 is full of suspense. And if they're changing a whole lot of those classic characters (especially in those really wild ways like we've seen with Hughie's dad!), it'll be interesting to see what the writers come up with next!
The Boys comic is super violent. You have some amazing writing that's sharp, hilarious, and just kind of messed-up - you’ve got to be prepared to read something a little intense! And the TV show? It definitely takes those same vibes and throws a bunch of action into the mix! It’s definitely got some seriously big moments and an intensity that doesn’t shy away from real issues that people experience today. You’ve gotta be able to stomach that graphic violence if you wanna check out The Boys in the TV world, too.
The big takeaway is this - the show gives us a more complex look at these characters (especially the relationship between Hughie and his dad, but other people too!), while the comics are all about pushing those boundaries with its humor and its darkness! Ultimately, it’s a case of picking a side based on what kind of entertainment you're looking for!