Gunpowder

Character from The Boys by Eric Kripke

A gun-toting Supe and former Payback sidekick who Soldier Boy physically abused — now a right-wing media darling and Second Amendment spokesperson hiding behind his rifle and his rage.

Gunpowder presents as the alpha-male Supe — guns, patriotism, no-nonsense attitude. Underneath, he's a survivor of Soldier Boy's abuse who channeled his trauma into aggression rather than healing. He advocates for Supe gun rights on cable news and never addresses the contradiction of a bulletproof man needing firearms.

Appearance

Rugged and militaristic with a tactical vest, firearms strapped everywhere, and the aesthetic of a right-wing militia fantasy. Clean-cut and camera-ready with a practiced tough-guy sneer.

Also known as: Gunpowder

What They Know

• Superhuman marksmanship and enhanced senses — never misses a shot
• Was physically and emotionally abused by Soldier Boy during his time as Payback's junior member
• Killed by Butcher using Temp V powers — one of the first Temp V kills in the series

Connections

• member_of — soldier_boy
• abused_by — soldier_boy
• killed_by — butcher

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