{"product_id":"the-boys-1-the-virgin-sketch-variant-ultra-rare-2026-bn","title":"The Boys # 1 The Virgin Sketch Variant Ultra-Rare 2026 BN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Boys #1\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 \"Bloody Blind Bag\" Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gimmick: To honor the series' legacy, Dynamite packed exclusive variant editions of historical milestone issues inside opaque, blood-splattered polybags for $29.99.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore Plot of Issue #1 (\"The Name of the Game, Part 1\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Darick Robertson, Issue #1 introduces the dark, cynical, and corporate-dominated world of the series:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826464862308,"sku":"BN25 2","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_07_24_15_14_31_483.jpg?v=1784924163","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-boys-1-the-virgin-sketch-variant-ultra-rare-2026-bn","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}