Summary
- DC’s newest villains, the Nasty Boys, are clearly inspired by Orville Peck’s flamboyant cowboy aesthetic, including leather masks and cowboy gear.
- The Nasty Boys will make their debut in
Gotham City Sirens
#1 on August 7, 2024, showcasing their wild and entertaining character design. - Fans can expect an exciting Western-themed adventure with Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Catwoman in cowgirl getups, fighting against animal cruelty.
I am absolutely convinced that DC’s newest group of villains are inspired by the outlaw country-singing, leather mask-wearing, cowboy-boot groovin’ Orville Peck, and absolutely NO ONE can convince me otherwise. With the debut of these “ominously horny half-naked cowboys” approaching, my anticipation is only growing. I can’t wait to see the wild interactions they’re sure to have with the Gotham City Sirens.
Given how closely the Nasty Boys’ character designs resemble Orville Peck’s signature look—especially the leather masks—it’s clear to me that Williams and Lolli drew inspiration from him.
Leah Williams has already captured my sheer adoration by bringing Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Catwoman together again for a new Gotham City Sirens mini-series. The excitement only grows with the news that this series will be Western-themed, featuring the trio in cowgirl getups as they fight against animal cruelty and other notorious threats.
However, I must admit that what excites me most is the introduction of DC’s newest villain quartet—the Nasty Boys! These cowboy villains will make their debut in Gotham City Sirens #1 on August 7, 2024. Until then, DC has offered a sneak peek of their designs, which bear a striking resemblance to the signature style of Orville Peck.
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I Will Print Out This Article and Eat It If DC Says That The Nasty Boys AREN’T Directly Inspired By Orville Peck
As of now, I have seen two separate glimpses of the Nasty Boys: one from Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson’s variant cover for Gotham City Sirens #2, and the other from a character concept drawing by Matteo Lolli. In these sneak peeks, the Nasty Boys are depicted as half-naked hunks in cowboy paraphernalia, including ropes, boots, chaps, belts, gloves, leather masks, and cowboy hats. None of the men are wearing shirts, which adds to their ridiculousness and appeal. One member stands out in particular, wearing a full face mask and having the letters “NB” (for Nasty Boys) tattooed on his chest, suggesting he is the leader.
The moment I laid eyes on the Nasty Boys, my thoughts immediately turned to Orville Peck. Known for his distinctive outlaw country music and flamboyantly unique style, complete with leather masks and traditional cowboy gear often adorned with colorful or patterned accents, Peck stands out. Given how closely the Nasty Boys’ character designs resemble Peck’s signature look—especially the leather masks—it’s clear to me that Williams and Lolli drew inspiration from him. After all, Orville practically owns the leather mask and cowboy aesthetic.
The Nasty Boys Are an Absolutely Wild Concept (And I Am SO Here For It)
I’m beyond excited for the debut of the Nasty Boys, not only because of their wildly fun character design and their connection to the icon Orville Peck, but also thanks to DC’s official press release and Leah Williams’ insights. DC’s description of them as “the himbo cowboy henchmen sensation soon to be sweeping the nation” immediately convinced me that these villains would be right up my alley—entertaining and lively, rather than dark and grim. If DC hadn’t already convinced me that I’d love them, Leah Williams certainly would have when she described them as “ominously horny half-naked cowboys with automatic assault weapons.”
Gotham City Sirens #1 is available on August 7, 2024, from DC Comics!
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Poison Ivy
Inducted into Batman’s rogues gallery in the 1960s, Poison Ivy is a metahuman who terrorizes Gotham with her poisonous touch and control over plant life. A misanthropic eco-terrorist, Poison Ivy is also depicted as an anti-hero, using her powers in attempts to regrow the environment in the wake of pollution and deforestation. Together with her lover Harley Quinn, the two are always ready to wreak havoc in Gotham.