Summary

• Gen V introduces a whole host of new Supes with powers that range from the extraordinary to the purely erotic, making it difficult to pinpoint the most powerful Supe in the series.
• The ranking system at God U is corrupt, influenced by politics and money, and determines a Supes' powers, combat ability, and their ability to attract donations.
• Harper, with purely aesthetic powers, is at the bottom of the ranking, while Golden Boy, with thermonuclear powers and super strength, is near the top.

The Boys, and it introduces a whole host of new Supes with powers that range from the extraordinary to the purely erotic, making difficult to pinpoint the most powerful Supe in the series. The Boys is based on the popular comic series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, and Gen V introduces a younger group of characters to the show's live-action universe.

Gen V focuses on the Supes studying at the infamous Godolkin University, or God U. One of the core elements of this ultra-competitive university is the ranking system which sees students attempting to earn a higher ranking than their peers. Rankings are awarded according to a complicated set of variables, including the Supes' powers, combat ability, and whether they'll encourage investors to donate more money to the university. Exactly like everything else in the universe of The Boys, it's a corrupt, fallen system where politics and money influence every aspect. That's why a more definitive ranking of these Supes and their powers is needed.

23 Andy

Played By Demetri Kellesis

The least powerful Super in Gen V finds his way to the bottom of the ranking somewhat unfairly, all things considered, since he never actually gets to display the full extent of his power. However, what can't be argued is that, of all the Supes in the show, he definitely has the most harrowing and tragic fate. Gen V introduces Andy as one of the many supes who are held captive in Godolkin University's Woods.

Considering how many powerful Supes like Sam were also imprisoned down there, Andy might have been considered a serious threat by Vought for reasons unknown. However, since Gen V does not reveal much about his abilities, and he dies after getting infected by Cardosa's Supe-killing virus, it's not possible to rank him higher than any of the other Supes in the show.

22 Liam

Played By Robert Bazzocchi

Liam briefly appears in Gen V's initial episodes where he shows interest in Emma and even fetishizes how she can shrink in size. Despite giving him some screen time, the spin-off series does not reveal his true abilities. Owing to this, Liam realistically deserves to be ranked somewhere at the bottom of the show's roster.

However, the reason he's not ranked as low as Andy is that he doesn't succumb to the Supe-Killing virus. Given that nothing is known about Liam's powers, there's every chance he could be more powerful than some of the other, more established Gen V characters, though with no evidence in the show thusfar it's impossible to currently place him above them. Little is known about Liam, though it's established that the specific school he's enrolled in on the God U campus the Crimson Countess School for Performing Arts.

21 Dusty

Played By Andy Walken

It's unclear how Supes age in the world of The Boys. While it's likely that most of them age at a reduced rate due to compound V, some, like Stormfront, appear to be functionally immortal, whereas others, like the Crimson Countess, clearly grow old over time. However, only one Supe's power specifically pertains to growing old — Gen V's Dusty.

Dusty's supe powers allow him to age much slower than a regular human. While his powers could be highly coveted among those who wish to extend their lifespans, his abilities offer no tactical advantage in Supe showdowns. Ironically, despite having the ability to live longer than most non-supe humans, Dusty's destiny betrays him when he dies in Cate's mind-space.

20 Harper

Played By Jessica Clement

The Boys included plenty of Supes whose powers are clearly intended for audience shock-value, such as Love Sausage. Gen V followed a similar tact with the character of Harper, who seems to be in the show mainly to create several raunchy-yet-shocking moments (at least as far as her power is concerned). While Harper appears in several episodes, her role in the narrative isn't really tied to her abilities as a Supe.

Played by Jessica Clement, Harper is one of the many gifted people whose powers are purely aesthetic. In the dark world of Gen V, Harper's "power" is best put to use in a fetishized way, as she has an extra appendage that she can use as a kind of sex toy. With the lack of any actual power, Harper is unfortunately at the bottom of the ranking of Gen V's young Supes.

19 Justine Garcia

Played By Maia Jae Bastidas

Gen V never explores Justine's powers fully, and only uses her narrative device to develop Emma's characterization. However, a brief scene in Gen V season 1 proves that, if not anything else, Justine has superhuman healing abilities. The scene in question is when Jordan Li punches her in the face and breaks her jaw. Instead of falling to the ground, Justine quickly recovers from the injury, proving her durability in combat.

The fact her body is able to mend itself so quickly is definitely an impressive ability, but it's not enough to have Justine ranked as one of the most powerful Supes in Gen V. However, if the character returns in season 2, there's every chance she might display more of what she's capable of. Her healing factor is comparable to Kimiko in The Boys, who has above-average strength even for a Supe. If Justine's healing factor means she's also similarly strong, then she'd definitely jump to being one of the more formidable characters in Gen V.

18 Bleeding Ears Supe

Played By An Unknown Actor

While Bleeding Ears Supe was such a minor character that they were played by an uncredited extra and weren't even given a name, their brief appearance still gave away enough info to see how they fit into the Gen V power rankings. Bleeding Ears Supe was another test subject at the Woods, who ultimately escaped and ed forces with Kate.

As his name suggests, his power allowed him to generate high amplitude sonic roars that can make the ears of his enemies bleed. Like most Supes, he also had heightened senses, and given how he survived his own roars, he also likely had regenerative healing.

17 The Incredible Steve

Played By Warren Scherer

While The Incredible Steve may not be the most powerful Supe in Gen V, he definitely has the best superhero name. This minor Gen V character's powers aren't fully defined, but he clearly has high levels of super strength and durability (common among many Supes in The Boys and Gen V, but also not a guarantee). What's more, he also has a healing factor that may even rival Kimiko's.

The Incredible Steve faces off against Golden Boy on their first day back at Godolkin University for an exhibition match. He puts up a good fight for a couple of minutes, taking blows and throwing out some powerful punches. However, ultimately, he doesn't stand a chance against the top-ranked hero of God U. To prove that point, Golden Boy tears Steve's arms from their sockets to finish the match. Steve takes the defeat like a champ and clearly has some impressive healing abilities, as he quickly reattaches his arms after the fight.

16 Maverick

Played By Nicholas Hamilton

While it's easy to dismiss Maverick's power as simply being invisibility, knowledge of his family lineage also reveals that he more than likely is incredibly tough to the point of having impenetrable skin. Maverick is a legacy Supe currently attending God U. His father, Translucent, was a member of The Boys' superhero team The Seven, and was promptly killed in season 1. Maverick shares the same powers as Translucent, as he has carbon skin that grants him the ability to become invisible and highly durable.

As Translucent proved, these powers can make a high-performing Supe good enough to be granted a spot in Vought's premier super-team. However, as his showdown with Marie in Gen V's finale proves, he comes nowhere close to being as potent as the top dogs. Interestingly, Maverick is also one of the Gen V characters who made their first appearance in The Boys, as he was present at Translucent's funeral in season 2.

15 Sweaty Supe

Played By Kaveh Ebadi

The appropriately named Sweaty Supe is one of several characters in The Boys and Gen V who has an arguably useful power that comes with a somewhat-gross side effect. Sweaty Supe was another prisoner from the Woods who had been there for so long that he lost his sense of time. Owing to this, he asks Cate if Gangnam Style is still a thing when she helps him leave the facility.

What made Sweaty Supe fairly formidable was his ability to generate extreme heat from his hands, which could melt anyone he managed to touch. However, this comes at a cost, as his body constantly sweats extreme amounts to keep his body-temperature balanced. Considering how he briefly gave Jordan Li some stiff competition in Gen V's climatic showdown, he certainly had the potential to rise in the ranks and be considered among the more powerful Supes in the show. Unfortunately for him, he does not survive the Gen V battle.

14 Rufus

Played By Alexander Calvert

Taking a major leap quickly, Rufus comes in next on the Gen V ranking, and represents a considerable step-up compared to the likes of Sweaty Supe and The Incredible Steve. Another student at Godolkin University, Rufus is played by Supernatural's Alexander Calvert. He possesses psychic abilities that allow him to enter people's minds, and to a certain degree, control them.

However, while telepathy is always a formidable power in any superhero continuity, The Boys and Gen V included, Rufus's abilities don't stop there. Rufus can also form psychic links through objects. This character may have a great deal of potential with such potent power, but his lack of ambition and desire to use his power for cheap tricks and to force people into uncomfortable situations place him low on the leaderboard.