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- ↑ "'The Boys' Launches New Digital Series Ahead of Season 3 – Watch Episode 1 Here (Video)". TheWrap. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ↑ "'The Boys' season 3 reveals Starlight's supe ex-boyfriend with ties to nefarious organization". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
