'THE BOYS PRESENTS: DIABOLICAL- ERIC KRIPKE INTERVIEW
Jimmy Leszczynski
The Boys Presents: Diabolical is an eight-episode animated anthology series that expands the Emmy-nominated universe of Amazon and show runner & EP Eric Kripke'sThe Boys, shining a bright, twisted light on those all-too-human, very flawed people who find themselves with extraordinary powers as they struggle to… well… get their shit together. Each episode has its own writer and animation style, exploring unseen stories from within the show's canon universe, the comic book universe, and beyond- all brought to life by some of the most creative and bloody brilliant minds in entertainment today. Helping oversee all of the mind-searing, Compound V-fueled action is Kripke. The self-proclaimed comic book geek cites such subversive works as The Sandman, Hellblazer, and Watchmen as his comics influences more than traditional superhero comics. Garth Ennis's Preacher was life-changing for the executive producer so it is not surprising that he feels "a real giddy joy" bringing the world of The Boys to life. Kripke recently spoke with me (on behalf of Bleeding Cool) about how the show came about, wrangling the talent involved, and confirms Homelander's backstory is canon.
The Boys Presents: Diabolical is currently streaming on Prime Video.