Entertainment

From Page to Screen: Examining the Parallels and Contrasts of ‘The Boys’ Stars and Their Comic-Book Characters.

Karl Urban stars as Billy Butcher, leader of the Boys.

On the left: Karl Urban as Billy Butcher in season two of “The Boys.” On the right: Billy Butcher in the comics.

Urban, who’s from New Zealand, puts on a cockney accent for his portrayal of Butcher, who’s British. Butcher also has a loyal bulldog named Terror who, in the comics, follows him around almost everywhere.

Both characters are similar in appearance, but Urban’s version has facial hair.

Jack Quaid stars as the most unlikely and reluctant member of the Boys, Hughie Campbell.

On the left: Jack Quaid as Hughie Campbell in season two of “The Boys.” On the right: Hughie in the comics.

In the comics, Hughie is from Scotland. In the show, he’s an American who works as an electronics salesman before Butcher recruits him for his rag-tag vigilante group.

Quaid’s Hughie is clean-shaven and had more hair than his comic-book counterpart.

Both versions of the character often feel guilty about their immoral actions and decisions made as part of their work in the Boys.

The Seven’s patriotic leader, Homelander, is portrayed by New Zealand native Antony Starr.

On the left: Antony Starr as Homelander in season three of “The Boys.” On the right: Homelander in the comics. Courtesy of Prime Video; Dynamite Entertainment

Starr’s “Boys” costume takes plenty of inspiration from his comic-book character, from the gold eagles on the shoulders to the striped cape that emulates the American flag.

Homelander’s psychopathic nature is touched on in the comics, but it’s amped up to an alarming rate in the TV series.

Erin Moriarty portrays Annie January/Starlight, a supe who genuinely wants to do good in the world.

On the left: Erin Moriarty as Starlight in season two of “The Boys.” On the right: Starlight in the comics.

Starlight can absorb electricity and emit energy blasts from her hands.

Just like her comic-book character, Moriarty’s version of Starlight hails from Des Moines, Iowa, where she was part of the supe group known as Young Americans.

In the show and the comic books, Vought forces Starlight to swap her caped costume for a more revealing bodysuit with a plunging neckline.

The Deep from the comics looks significantly different from the supe played by Chace Crawford.

On the left: Chace Crawford as The Deep in season three of “The Boys.” On the right: The Deep in the comics.

In the comics, you can barely see The Deep’s face because of the antique diving helmet that he wears. In the show, Crawford’s green costume is slim-fitting and omits the headgear and large cape from the comics.

The Deep also has a more substantial role in “The Boys,” whereas he’s a less active and relevant character in the source material.

Dominique McElligott’s version of Queen Maeve looks significantly different.

On the left: Dominique McElligott as Queen Maeve in season two of “The Boys.” On the right: Queen Maeve in the comics.

In the comics, Queen Maeve is blonde and often seen with a martini in her hand. In the show, she has reddish-brown hair.

Both versions of the supe wear armored costumes, but the colors are different. In the source material, her outfit is purple and silver. In the series, it’s burgundy and silver.

Jessie T. Usher plays The Seven’s self-absorbed speedster, A-Train.

On the left: Jessie T. Usher as A-Train in season two of “The Boys.” On the right: A-Train in the comics.

In the show as well as the comics, A-Train was part of the young supe group called Teenage Kix before joining The Seven.

In the source material, he’s a much more inexperienced supe and mainly interacts with fellow Seven member Jack From Jupiter.

The Seven’s most enigmatic member, Black Noir, is portrayed by Nathan Mitchell in the TV show adaptation.

The character doesn’t speak, but he’s stealthy and skilled with knives.

Laz Alonso stars as Mother’s Milk, the most level-headed member of the Boys.

On the left: Laz Alonso as Mother’s Milk in season three of “The Boys.” On the right: Mother’s Milk in the comics.

In the show and the comics, Mother’s Milk is cool under pressure and pragmatic. He’s also extremely meticulous and values cleanliness.

Frenchie, the Boys’ tech-savvy member, is portrayed by Tomer Capone.

On the left: Tomer Capone as Frenchie in season two of “The Boys.” On the right: Frenchie in the comics.

In the series and the source material, Frenchie’s dialogue is a mix of French and English. Frenchie’s signature accessory is the goggles, which he also wears sometimes in the show.

Karen Fukuhara plays the only female member of The Boys, Kimiko Miyashiro.

On the left: Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko in season three of “The Boys.” On the right: The Female in the comics.

In the comics and the show, she’s referred to as The Female. Season two of “The Boys,” revealed her name and more about her origin.

She and Frenchie have a similar dynamic, with him showing empathy and compassion despite her ability to brutally murder people.

Claudia Doumit plays Victoria Neuman in “The Boys,” a gender-swapped version of Vic the Veep from the comics.

On the left: Claudia Doumit as Victoria Neuman in season two of “The Boys.” On the right: Vic the Veep in the comics.

In the source material, Vic is a pro-supe Vice President of the US. He’s unintelligent and can’t seem to speak past a third-grade level.

In the Prime Video show, she’s secretly a Congresswoman who denounces supe-terrorists. In the season two finale, Victoria is revealed to be a supe who was orchestrating the mysterious head-poppings.

Jensen Ackles will make his debut as Soldier Boy in season three.

On the left: Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy for season three of “The Boys.” On the right: Soldier Boy in the comics.

Ackles’ green-and-gold costume is significantly different from his comic-book counterpart, who has a blue outfit with stars and red armbands. Both versions of Soldier Boy are armed with a gold shield.

In the comics, Soldier Boy is part of a group called Payback, but longs to be part of The Seven.

Related Posts

‘Goonies’ Sequel ‘Curse of One-Eyed Willy’ Is Releasing in Theaters in Summer 2026?

The 1985 classic film “The Goonies” was a hot topic of discussion on social media in early 2024, with users sharing news of a sequel title and poster….

QG Part 1 – (Hindi) Official Trailer | Vivek Kumar Kannan | Sunny Leone | Jackie Shroff | Priyamani

QG Part 1 – (Hindi) Official Trailer | Vivek Kumar Kannan | Sunny Leone | Jackie Shroff | Priyamani The plot centers around a mysterious protagonist who embarks…

Aranmanai 5 – Official Trailer | Sundar.C | Vijay sethupathi | Yogi babu | Hiphop Tamizha

“Aranmanai 5” is a cinematic masterpiece that opens up a world of mystery and suspense with its distinctive blend of supernatural and eerie elements. The story unfolds in…

CHUCKY vs M3GAN: Blumhouse Teases Epic Showdown in 2024

Blumhouse Productions has just released the highly anticipated teaser trailer for their upcoming 2024 horror crossover, CHUCKY vs M3GAN. The film brings together two of the most iconic…

The Boy 3: The Curse Continues – Official Trailer Released

The chilling new installment of The Boy franchise, titled The Boy 3: The Curse Continues, has finally unveiled its official trailer for 2024, and it promises to bring…

WINTER CHAINSAW MASSACRE | Teaser Trailer 2025 | Netflix

𝑁𝑒𝑡𝑓𝑙𝑖𝑥 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑑𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑊𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑎𝑤 𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑒 (2025), 𝑎 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑠ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑐𝑦 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑒. 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟-𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑡𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *