Trivia. A-Train is a parody of the Flash from DC Comics.
In both the comic and TV series, Noir is a member of the hedonistic and reckless Vought-American superhero group the Seven and is depicted as a "silent ninja" type parody of Batman, Snake Eyes and Deathstroke.
Every time he uses his superhuman speed, the sound of the sound barrier being broken can be heard, creating a sound similar to that of a train moving at high velocity (hence the name "A-Train"), meaning that he can move around the speed of sound (767 miles per hour/1235 kilometers per hour) with little to no effort.
Like, I can outrun anybody or anything. A-Train to Colby. Reginald "Reggie" Franklin, better known as A-Train, is a major antagonist in the 2019 Amazon TV adaptation of the comic book series The Boys.
Starlight is a parody of both Doctor Light and Stargirl as well Mary Marvel costume with little Powergirl-influenced outfit.
Kimiko: Wolverine/X-23
Kimiko/The Female of the Species is the only superhuman in the Boys. While she doesn't possess any adamantium retractable claws, her feral nature, violent temper, and ability to survive fatal attacks are quite similar to that of Wolverine and X-23.
Throughout The Boys, Homelander is presented as one of the worst Supes to come out of Vought-American. Not only did he possess power rivaling Superman's, he was shown as slowly losing his mind, a result of being gaslighted by his teammate, Black Noir.
McCollum is a New York City resident with a long arrest record for crimes related to the transit system operated by the city's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). He has been fascinated with buses and trains since his childhood and is autistic.
Several studies have shown that testosterone is the link between boys and anything that is fast with wheels. It's biology! We have found the TOY OF ALL TOYS for every kid that has been collecting bins and bins of toy trains.
A-Train knows he can never run again. His family has been urging him to do something important with his name, to stand up for his family and community. Allying himself with Homelander's power gives him a layer of protection in times that are incredibly uncertain.
Blunt Force/Limited Durability: Like most Supes, Blue Hawk is not invulnerable despite having inhuman durability. A-Train managed to kill him by dragging his body along an asphalt road at super speeds for several miles.
Psychological. Brain Damage: Despite his healing factor, Black Noir can still find difficulty in healing brain damage. During his fight with Soldier Boy, he received extreme head trauma which would end up causing a variety of mental problems, including: Amnesia, loss of speech, hallucinations and infantilization.
Even after being a ruthless hunter, he spares the life of the little kid. Later in the season, he is seen crying as he finds out about the compound V news, which hints that he might have had a good relationship with his parents and guardians, and is now disheartened thinking that they probably used him.
It is likely that whatever this power is also prevented Black Noir from healing almost 40 years prior. The attack that decimated the Payback team and permanently scarred Black Noir is not fully shown on screen, but hinted at in dialogue between Grace Mallory and Crimson Countess.
It's here we meet the previously-mentioned Lamplighter (a former member of the Seven and played by Shawn Ashmore), and also a bald supe by the name of Cindy (Ess Hödlmoser).
8 The Deep
Until The Deep takes on another "supe" and shows what he's capable of, he'll remain at the bottom of the list.
The grand finale of The Boys comic book series confirms that there is only one hero who is actually stronger than Homelander, and that's his (even more) evil clone, Black Noir. Created to be an upgraded version of Homelander, Black Noir proves his superiority in the final battle between these two deranged powerhouses.
Although it may sound strange referring to an inanimate object as 'she', this tradition relates to the idea of a female figure such as a mother or goddess guiding and protecting a ship and crew. Another idea is that in many languages, objects are referred to using feminine or masculine nouns.
Old English texts also had more evidence of grammatical gender, like referring to a shield as “she.” In Latin, “ship” means “navis,” which is a feminine word. So, making boats female and calling them “she” is an ancient custom of giving genders to inanimate objects.
Annie's Starlight appearance, especially her original costume, is based on DC heroines Mary Marvel, whereas her powers are based on Marvel's Dazzler, who also can generate light and use it as both heat and concussive force.
Why she cuts herself in the comic is unknown. She is mistaken to be parody of X-23, but the creator of The Boys, Garth Ennis, confirmed that Popclaw is parody of Scandal Savage.
“The Boys” showrunner Eric Kripke backed up the actor's sentiments, explaining the kiss was more about getting Frenchie and Kimiko to a place where they — and the audience — finally realize what they truly are to each other. “So far, my impression of the audience is that they really want those two to get together.