Soldier Boy is fundamentally a deeply flawed, brutal anti-hero and borderline villain. He is characterized by severe trauma, massive ego, and cruel, outdated behaviors. Brutal Violence and Abuses of PowerTeam Abuse: He violently controlled and bullied his original superhero team, Payback, attacking members who threatened his status. Black Noir's Mutilation: He permanently scarred and gave his teammate, Black Noir, severe brain damage out of petty jealousy. Assaulting Civilians: He was known to beat civil rights protesters and randomly attack homeless people with his team. Forced Confessions: During his time in Payback, he regularly forced false confessions out of teenagers using excessive force. .Collateral Damage: He recklessly threw a car into a crowd to stop teenagers, resulting in the accidental death of Mother's Milk's

Billy Butcher is the charismatic, ruthless, and morally ambiguous leader of The Boys. Driven by a fierce vendetta against corporate superheroes—specifically Homelander—he is a "cockney punisher" who uses manipulation, extreme violence, and unwavering determination to achieve his goals, toeing the line between anti-hero and villain

Hughie Campbell is the primary, relatable protagonist of The Boys. Starting as a mild-mannered, unassuming electronics salesman, he transforms into a resilient vigilante after a tragic accident. His journey serves as the audience’s entry point into a dark and morally ambiguous superhero universe

Homelander is the primary antagonist of the satirical superhero franchise The Boys. Publicly, he is a noble, all-American patriot and the ultimate "boy scout," but privately, he is a deeply narcissistic, sadistic, and mentally unstable sociopath with a god complex. He serves as the ultimate dark parody of Superman.