There are many events that happen differently in The Boys comics.
The live action adaptation of The Boys, inspired by the comics of the same name by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, has managed to captivate a diverse audience by introducing an alternative and fresh vision from the world of superheroes. As viewers dive into this plot filled with incredible plot twists, it is clear that the series has chosen to explore new horizons narratives, sometimes deviating from the original material, but maintaining the main essence.
While the Amazon Prime Video series has managed to forge its own identity by reimagining aspects key to the story and charactersnot without controversy and debate, there are certain iconic moments and momentous events present in the comics that have not been reflected in the adaptation. This, on the one hand, is good because it gives us a different perspective of this universeso fans can read the comics or watch the series and they will always find interesting surprises or differencesIn case you want to know how far this adaptation deviates from the original material, below we leave you some of the most relevant distinctions (SPOILERS).
Why are The Boys comics different from the live action series?
The Patriot faces his clone in The Boys comics
Comparing the live action series with the comics is interesting because If there are some things that change drastically and many of them seem like they will never be carried out in live action, considering how it's going so far. Next, we explain what they are these strong points in which the differences of both formats have stood out:
- 1. The Plane Incident: In the comics, the plane incident that sparks Billy Butcher's quest for revenge is much gorier and more explicit. Homelander not only lets the plane crash, but also enjoys the suffering of the passengers. The series, on the other hand, opts for a more moderate representation of the scene.
- 2. Hughie's Motivation: In the series, Hughie Campbell seeks out The Boys early on to avenge the death of his girlfriend, Robin. In the comics, his involvement with the group is more gradual and is motivated by a general desire for justice against corrupt superheroes.
- 3. Black Noir is a clone of The Patriot: In the comics, when Black Noir reveals his identity, it is revealed that he is a clone of The Patriot and that he would be the adversary who would face the deranged hero. In the series, Black Noir's entire origin is completely changed and after he is killed by The Patriot, he is replaced by an actor whose true identity is unknown.
- 4. Madelyn Stillwell: The character of Madelyn Stillwell, Vought's head of superhero relations, does not exist in the comics. In the series, she plays a crucial role in the power dynamic between Vought and The Boys, and her relationship with Homelander adds a layer of complexity to the story. However, in the comics, there is a character who functions in a similar way and has the same last name: his name is James Stillwell, an assistant to Vought's CEO who psychologically manipulates The Patriot in various ways, despite not having any superhuman abilities and being considered the main antagonist.
- 5.Stormfront: The superheroine of the ancient German evil empire who appears in the second season of the series, is an original character created for television. In the comics, her role is filled by a character known as Lamplighter, who was previously part of The Seven's lineup as one of the most powerful characters in The Boys.
- 6. In-Depth on Superheroes: The series spends more time exploring the backstories and motivations of the superheroes, particularly The Patriot, A-Train, and Starlight. This adds depth and complexity to their characters, which isn't always present in the comics, as the emphasis here is mostly on the group The Boys.
- 7. Violence and Gore: The Boys live-action series is known for its high level of violence and gore, which far exceeds what is shown in the comics. While satire and violence are central elements of the original work, the series takes them to a more graphic extreme.
- 8. Theme: The series explores in greater depth some topics such as abuse of power, corporate corruption and media responsibility. Although these themes are present in the comics, the series gives them greater weight and analyzes them with more nuances.
- 9. Kimiko has a different origin: In the series she is trained as a soldier since she was little and a guerrilla injected her with Compound V that had been sent by Vought to create supervillains and thus have a balance with the creation of heroes. Instead, the comics show that Kimiko received Compound V when she was just a baby.
- 10. Frenchie has a different name and his sexuality is not delved into: In the fourth season of The Boys it is confirmed that Frenchie is a bisexual character, leaving aside the entire relationship he had built over time with Kimiko. In the comics, Frenchie's name is “The Frenchman” and he also ingested Compound V, but his sexual orientation was never deeply investigated, as he always remained best friends with The Female (Kimiko). .
Considering all these changes, It is possible that the series has a different ending to the comics. The creators have expressed interest in exploring new stories and characters that are not present in the original materialsuggesting that the series' ending could take a different path.
Although the live action adaptation remains faithful to the main essence, also takes creative liberties that bring new perspective and depth to the story. It is important to note that these distinctions They do not necessarily mean that one version is better than the other.Both the series and the comics offer unique and engaging experiences for fans of the superhero genre and social satire.
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