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| caption1= [[The Seven]], a team consisting of Supes owned by [[Vought International]]
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| current_members= ''See [[Supes#Known Supes|Known Supes]]''
   
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| leader= [[Frederick Vought]] †<br><small>(creator of [[Compound V]])</small>
   
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==Background==
 
==Background==
In truth, however, most Supes are the results of children whom, with the permission of their parents, were heavily medicated with medium to high doses of Compound-V; an alchemical super serum known to produce permanent superpowers in human subjects.
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In truth, however, most Supes are the results of children whom, with the permission of their parents, were heavily medicated with medium to high doses of [[Compound V]]; an alchemical super serum known to produce permanent superpowers in human subjects.
   
These children became the property of [[Vought International]] and were often marketed by the company to perform public services, such as rescue missions, in order to win popularity, love and admiration from the general public as a means for the company to later capitalize upon and profit from. Until recently, it was widely believed that all Supes were born with their abilities and were "chosen by God". It was also believed that the United States of America was "the chosen land of God" since between the years 1950 and 2020 only American children were born as super-abled. To perpetuate these lies, the parents of the children were often compensated with financial hush money as well as being forced to sign a series of non-disclosure agreements. However, since the discovery of Super-Terrorists from other regions of the world, the belief that America was divinely favored has been irrevocably debunked. Soon thereafter, with the public revelation of Compound-V and the truth about the illegal injections of super drugs being exposed to the world, the belief that all superheroes were the result of divine selection has also been debunked.
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These children became the property of [[Vought International]] and were often marketed by the company to perform public services, such as rescue missions, in order to win popularity, love and admiration from the general public as a means for the company to later capitalize upon and profit from. Until recently, it was widely believed that all Supes were born with their abilities and were "chosen by God". It was also believed that the United States of America was "the chosen land of God" since between the years 1950 and 2020 only American children were born as super-abled. To perpetuate these lies, the parents of the children were often compensated with financial hush money as well as being forced to sign a series of non-disclosure agreements. However, since the discovery of Super-Terrorists from other regions of the world, the belief that America was divinely favored has been irrevocably debunked. Soon thereafter, with the public revelation of Compound V and the truth about the illegal injections of super drugs being exposed to the world, the belief that all superheroes were the result of divine selection has also been debunked.
   
 
== Creation ==
 
== Creation ==
 
[[File:Supe_child.jpg|thumb|A Supe child after being injected with [[Compound V]]]]
 
[[File:Supe_child.jpg|thumb|A Supe child after being injected with [[Compound V]]]]
With the exception of Ryan Butcher, most of the other Supes in the world developed their powers after they were prescribed medium to high doses of a super serum known as Compound-V. Until recently, all Supes were injected with Compound-V by [[Vought International]] doctors shortly after they were born. However, with Homelander's master plan of creating worldwide super-villains as a means for the American politicians to allow superheroes in the United States military, Compound-V has been released all over the world and is now being prescribed to adults as well as children. Furthermore, it was recently revealed that while some children develop their superpowers immediately after their injections, other children might not manifest their abilities until later in life. According to Starlight, her powers were present from the time she was an infant, however, according to The Deep, his powers and biological transformation did not occur until he was around nine years old. Furthermore, while the specific abilities that the subject will develop are often random and completely unpredictable, almost all Supes seem to exhibit varying degrees of superhuman strength, speed and durability.
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With the exception of Ryan Butcher, most of the other Supes in the world developed their powers after they were prescribed medium to high doses of a super serum known as Compound V. Until recently, all Supes were injected with Compound V by [[Vought International]] doctors shortly after they were born. However, with Homelander's master plan of creating worldwide super-villains as a means for the American politicians to allow superheroes in the United States military, Compound V has been released all over the world and is now being prescribed to adults as well as children. Furthermore, it was recently revealed that while some children develop their superpowers immediately after their injections, other children might not manifest their abilities until later in life. According to Starlight, her powers were present from the time she was an infant, however, according to The Deep, his powers and biological transformation did not occur until he was around nine years old. Furthermore, while the specific abilities that the subject will develop are often random and completely unpredictable, almost all Supes seem to exhibit varying degrees of superhuman strength, speed and durability.
   
 
== Known Supes ==
 
== Known Supes ==

Revision as of 13:30, 19 September 2020

The Supes are a race of uber-powerful superhumans that have been medically diagnosed as "super-abled" by mainstream science.

Background

In truth, however, most Supes are the results of children whom, with the permission of their parents, were heavily medicated with medium to high doses of Compound V; an alchemical super serum known to produce permanent superpowers in human subjects.

These children became the property of Vought International and were often marketed by the company to perform public services, such as rescue missions, in order to win popularity, love and admiration from the general public as a means for the company to later capitalize upon and profit from. Until recently, it was widely believed that all Supes were born with their abilities and were "chosen by God". It was also believed that the United States of America was "the chosen land of God" since between the years 1950 and 2020 only American children were born as super-abled. To perpetuate these lies, the parents of the children were often compensated with financial hush money as well as being forced to sign a series of non-disclosure agreements. However, since the discovery of Super-Terrorists from other regions of the world, the belief that America was divinely favored has been irrevocably debunked. Soon thereafter, with the public revelation of Compound V and the truth about the illegal injections of super drugs being exposed to the world, the belief that all superheroes were the result of divine selection has also been debunked.

Creation

Supe child

A Supe child after being injected with Compound V

With the exception of Ryan Butcher, most of the other Supes in the world developed their powers after they were prescribed medium to high doses of a super serum known as Compound V. Until recently, all Supes were injected with Compound V by Vought International doctors shortly after they were born. However, with Homelander's master plan of creating worldwide super-villains as a means for the American politicians to allow superheroes in the United States military, Compound V has been released all over the world and is now being prescribed to adults as well as children. Furthermore, it was recently revealed that while some children develop their superpowers immediately after their injections, other children might not manifest their abilities until later in life. According to Starlight, her powers were present from the time she was an infant, however, according to The Deep, his powers and biological transformation did not occur until he was around nine years old. Furthermore, while the specific abilities that the subject will develop are often random and completely unpredictable, almost all Supes seem to exhibit varying degrees of superhuman strength, speed and durability.

Known Supes

Trivia

  • In the comics, The Seven are born from pregnant women injected with Compound V who die in the process.
  • Many of The Boy's Supes are parodies of Marvel and DC Comics superheroes, including their teams:
    • The Seven satirize the founding members of the Justice League: Homelander (Superman); Queen Maeve (Wonder Woman); Black Noir (Batman); A-Train (Flash); Jack from Jupiter (Martian Manhunter); the Deep (Aquaman); and Lamplighter (Green Lantern). As with their DC counterparts, Homelander, Queen Maeve and Black Noir are referred as the "Trinity" in the comics.
    • The G-Men are inspired by the X-Men, led by John Godolkin (Charles Xavier/Professor X), including their division in multiple smaller teams like the G-Force, G-Style, G-Coast, G-Nomads, G-Brits, G-Wiz, paralleling teams like X-Force, X-Factor, Excalibur, etc.
    • Payback appears to be inspired by the Avengers, including former members like Soldier Boy (Captain America). However, some of its members are composite parodies, like Tek Knight (Iron Man and Batman) and Stormfront (Thor and Shazam/Captain Marvel).
    • The four members of the team Fantastico are pastiches of the Fantastic Four.