Brandon Borzelli's Geek Goggle Reviews

Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker #2 of 6
Dynamite Comics
Ennis, Robertson & Avina

The second part of the origin story of Billy Butcher finds itself in very familiar territory for writer Garth Ennis: a war story. This issue sets Billy in the middle of the Falklands War as Ennis shows the basic roots of what makes the character so at ease with conflict in the present time. It's a solid read but it doesn't really break any boundaries and in some parts, particular the end, I found the story to actually detract from the character being built up in the mini-series and what the character is all about in the main series. Overall, it's a good read for the die-hard Boys fans but it really isn't giving up the big secrets yet.

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