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1Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors2Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute3Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsThe Boys: Herogasm #1 is the first issue of a six-part spin-off miniseries from Dynamite Entertainment. Its story, “One: Babylon,” begins an arc centered on a major gathering of superheroes—and the Boys following close behind.
What happens in Herogasm #1?
The issue opens a story about a major superhero gathering. The publisher’s description names The Seven, Payback, Teenage Kix, Fantastico, and other superheroes among the attendees, while the Boys are close behind and Vought-American prepares a move. The description establishes the setup, but does not detail further events in the issue.
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The Boys: Herogasm #5 Dynamite | $19.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Issue #1 is titled “One: Babylon” and is part one of the six-issue Herogasm miniseries. It is not a standalone one-shot.
Publication and issue details
Dynamite Entertainment’s issue record lists the comic as published in May 2009, with a $2.99 cover price and barcode 725130120021. The Grand Comics Database catalogs 36 pages in total, including a 22-page main story. A separate issue-specific listing gives a May 20, 2009 US release date, the same cover price, and a 32-page count. Because the records count pages differently, these totals should be understood as source-specific rather than interchangeable.
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- Written by Garth Ennis
- Illustrated by John McCrea, Keith Burns
The Grand Comics Database credits Garth Ennis with the script and John McCrea with pencils. Keith Burns assisted with pencils and inks; Tony Aviña colored the story, and Simon Bowland lettered it. Darick Robertson drew the cover.
Issue #1 or the collected paperback?
For the complete six-issue arc, the publisher’s listing confirms that The Boys Volume 5: Herogasm paperback collects all six issues and includes the covers by Darick Robertson. Its ISBN is 9781606900826, and its listed publication date is December 8, 2009. The paperback is 144 pages.
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| Edition | Scope and format | Identifiers and dates |
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| Herogasm #1 | One issue of the six-part miniseries; original comic issue | Barcode 725130120021; published May 2009. A separate issue-specific listing gives May 20, 2009 as the US release date. |
| The Boys Volume 5: Herogasm | Paperback collecting all six issues | ISBN 9781606900826; listed publication date December 8, 2009; 144 pages. |
Age guidance also depends on the listing: the issue-specific page labels the comic 18+, while the paperback distributor page lists ages 16–99. Those are separate source labels, not a single universal rating.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Brazilian publication context
The Boys Brasil reports that the Brazilian release appeared as the collected Volume 5 – Herogasm, rather than as separate issues, with a listed release date of October 5, 2017. That date describes the Brazilian release, not the original US issue or paperback publication.
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- Written by Garth Ennis
- Illustrated by John McCrea, Keith Burns
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- Written by Garth Ennis
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