Here’s all you need to know about the character of Soldier Boy, portrayed by Jensen Ackles, including his comic book origins, abilities, and more. In 2006, Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson launched The Boys, a comic book series based on the eponymous characters. They take it upon themselves to call the corrupt superheroes to account, using any means necessary, in a world where superheroes exist and have been corrupted by the celebrity culture around them.
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg were inspired by the popularity of Ennis’ Preacher to take on the similarly violent and eccentric world of The Boys. Rogen and Goldberg developed the project, with Supernatural creator Eric Kripke as the showrunner, after finding a place on Amazon.com. To great praise, the series debuted in mid-2019. Hughie was recruited by Butcher and offered the opportunity to avenge a personal tragedy at the hands of a superhero, commencing with the grisly murder of superhero Translucent.
The Boys: Season 2
Season 2 of The Boys began with the fight still raging. As soon as Butcher learned that his wife was still alive, he stepped up his efforts to find her. Terrorist superpowers and a new member of The Seven, Stormfront, were also introduced in Season 2. As soon as The Boys season 2 premiered, it was already renewed for a third season and it was reported that Supernatural star Ackles will join the cast as Soldier Boy.
Who is Soldier Boy?
Despite being “chosen” as Payback’s “leader,” Soldier Boy longs to join the Seven. In the “Herogasm Orgies,” he never used profane language or joined his teammates. As a result, he misinterprets his encounter with Homelander’s homosexual sex as a test to join the Seven.
“Soldier Boy” is eventually revealed to be a heritage title. The two previous Soldier Boys were the team’s leaders. As a direct result of the original decision to send Avenging Squad (a prototype for Payback) flyers to scour a US Army camp for Germans without authorization or awareness of military tactics, the Waffen-SS ambushed and massacred the Avenging Squad and the American soldiers they were supposed to assist. Mallory shot and murdered him after he was critically injured.
He was quick to employ corny, out-of-date expressions like “gee-whiz” or “golly gee,” though. The coward in him sought to run as soon as he saw Payback was going to win the battle.
Who is Soldier Boy based on?
Soldier Boy is a blatant parody of Captain America, Marvel’s most famous Avenger. During World War II, the original Soldier Boy, like Steve Rogers, was given an experimental serum (Compound V). The original Soldier Boy also lacked Captain America’s heart, much like the subsequent renditions of the character. In spite of this, he was given a nearly identical suit, right down to the white star on the breast. Even though his shield had a slightly different form, he had it still. Soldier Boy commanded a gang known as The Avenging Squad that made fun of several Captain America-affiliated organisations during World War II.
They were also defeated by the Avenging Squad since they did not have Captain America’s knowledge, training, or expertise in combat techniques. German soldiers found their camp when Soldier Boy sent scouts without permission. Only he and The Boys’ future founder, Greg Mallory, managed to escape the bloodbath that ensued. Mallory used a grenade to kill off a dying Soldier Boy who he found lying wounded on the street. The title “Soldier Boy” and associated patriotic garb were handed down through the generations after the death of the original bearer.
Soldier Boy’s Power Explained
Captain America and Soldier Boy have a lot in common, including their superhuman abilities. Soldier Boy’s strength, agility, and reflexes have been boosted. Furthermore, he is very tough, able to endure and battle through even the most severe of wounds. The healing power of Captain America, on the other hand, isn’t nearly as long-lasting as that of Iron Man. As with his Marvel counterpart, Soldier Boy does not have the heightened sensory or cerebral processing talents. As a result, he is often derided for his lack of insight and understanding.
Soldier Boy is a skilled fighter, but he lacks the hand-to-hand prowess of many of his contemporaries, most notably Billy Butcher. When it comes to poisons and illnesses, it’s not apparent if Soldier Boy possesses Captain America’s comic book immune system. As part of the Soldier Boy hoax, it’s thought that he has also slowed down the ageing process.
