Livewire is a character in The Boys. He is portrayed by Colton Royce.
The Boys Series[]
Seven on 7 with Cameron Coleman[]
In the October 2021 broadcast of Seven on 7, it was reported that Livewire had managed to bust an underground smuggling ring in Madison, Wisconsin which was using children's candy to traffic illegal metamphetamines around the midwest. Over 300 pounds of sour candy ended up being confiscated, which were reportedly disposed of at a nearby Vought chemical facility. Livewire then proceeded to attend his All Treats No Tricks event which was supposedly centered around "Cancel Culture's outlandish war on Halloween".
Season Three[]
Livewire is mentioned in a short news story because he "bust[ed] an underground drug smuggling ring that was using children's candy to traffic illegal methamphetamines" in Wisconsin.
He later participates in the T.V show American Hero so that he can have a shot at joining The Seven. However, he is eliminated at some point before the finale.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Electricity Manipulation: Livewire has the ability to create powerful electrical blasts. By utilizing charged particles, Livewire can produce and manipulate electricity, which he often uses in combat.
- Superhuman Hearing: Livewire, being a supe, has better hearing beyond that of ordinary humans, capable of hearing certain frequencies.
Trivia[]
- He is a parody of African American superheroes with electrokinetic powers such as Static, Lightning Lad and Black Lighting from DC comics
- His name and powers are similar to the DC comics Superman villain Livewire (real name Leslie Willis), a radio talk show host who got struck by lightning and gained the power of electricity.
- Actress Brit Morgan who played Rachel Saunders in The Boys portrayed the live-action version of Livewire in the CW DC series, Supergirl.