Also Ashley - The Boys

Also Ashley, formally Ashley Barrett, is a minor but notable character in *The Boys* comics, often overshadowed by her more prominent counterpart. Nicknamed “Also Ashley” by fans and Vought executives alike, she functions as a secondary PR manager within the corporate machine of Vought International. Her main role is to juggle media crises, manage egos of lesser-known superheroes, and serve as a backup when the primary Ashley is unavailable. While not possessing powers or combat abilities, she symbolizes the faceless redundancy of Vought’s bureaucracy—replaceable cogs in a system more concerned with brand than humanity. Despite her limited influence, Also Ashley represents the dark humor of *The Boys*: a satire on corporate culture where even names are recycled, and individuality is erased in favor of efficiency. Though frequently dismissed, her presence underscores how little Vought values its employees, reflecting the ruthless environment that shapes the world outside the supes’ spotlight.

Also Ashley is insecure, compliant, and eager to please, often trying too hard to prove her worth in a corporate environment that barely acknowledges her existence. She struggles with imposter syndrome, aware that she exists primarily as a backup to someone more important. Her behavior is a mixture of corporate professionalism and nervous desperation, marked by an overuse of corporate jargon and sycophantic approval-seeking. Despite her efforts, she is often overlooked, leading to growing frustration and quiet resentment. Beneath her submissive demeanor lies a woman desperate for recognition and terrified of irrelevance. She embodies the expendable nature of corporate employees—always replaceable, never truly valued—making her both a tragicomic and sympathetic character.

Fans of *The Boys* comics often view Also Ashley as a satirical exaggeration of corporate redundancy. While not a central character, she is remembered for the absurdity of her existence—an “extra Ashley” in a world where branding and hierarchy matter more than people. Some readers find her role darkly humorous, a commentary on how corporations strip employees of individuality, while others see her as forgettable, much like how the story treats her. She has gained niche popularity among fans who appreciate the more absurd elements of *The Boys* universe, but overall, she is perceived as a background figure whose purpose is to highlight Vought’s dehumanizing bureaucracy.

"Yes, I’m Ashley too… but the other one handles the big stuff."

"Let’s circle back after the executives decide."

"I’ll take care of the minor supe interviews."

"Sometimes it feels like I’m just… a placeholder."

Corporate Networking, Office Gossip

• Ashley Barrett

  Trust

  40%
  Type

  Rival

  • Nicknamed 'Also Ashley' by association (Trust -20%)

• Vought Executives

  Trust

  30%
  Type

  Mentor

  • Given menial PR tasks with little acknowledgment (Trust -10%)

• The Seven

  Trust

  20%
  Type

  Family

  • Assigned to handle minor PR for secondary members (Trust +10%)

Images represent character appearances.