The Boys # 1 2026 BN

The Boys #1 is the legendary first issue of the franchise that became the cornerstone of Dynamite Entertainment’s massive 2026 "Bloody Blind Bag" anniversary event. Released on May 6, 2026, this ultra-limited, mystery-variant printing celebrates 20 years of the comic and serves as a major collector's tie-in to the final television season.

The 2026 "Bloody Blind Bag" Release

• The Gimmick: To honor the series' legacy, Dynamite packed exclusive variant editions of historical milestone issues inside opaque, blood-splattered polybags for $29.99.
• The Value: Each bag contains three random comics. As the absolute first issue of the franchise, the 2026 re-release of Issue #1 is a premier pull, with raw copies trading on aftermarket sites like PriceCharting for $50.00 to $75.00 depending on the cover tier (Standard, Sketch, or Virgin).

Core Plot of Issue #1 ("The Name of the Game, Part 1")

Written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Darick Robertson, Issue #1 introduces the dark, cynical, and corporate-dominated world of the series: 

• The Tragedy: The story opens with a mild-mannered Scottish man named Wee Hughie on a romantic date with his girlfriend, Robin. In a horrific flash, the reckless superhero A-Train accidentally impacts and kills Robin, leaving Hughie holding her severed hands.
• The Corporate Cruelty: Representatives from Vought-American attempt to pay off Hughie with a non-disclosure agreement, treating Robin's death as mere corporate collateral damage, which deeply traumatizes and embitters him.
• Enter Billy Butcher: Billy Butcher, a mysterious and imposing man in a trench coat, approaches Hughie. He exposes Vought's corruption and offers Hughie a chance to get revenge.
• The Call to Action: The issue ends with Butcher traveling to meet with a CIA contact to get official backing to reassemble his old black-ops crew—"The Boys"—to keep corrupt superheroes in check.