Grittier, darker, and funnier than other "traditional" superhero adaptations, DC/Marvel superheroes being fair game.
The personal strengths and weaknesses of "supes" (as they are called on the show), makes The Boys a must-watch. A ton of supes were introduced in the show's first season and there's no doubt that there will be more in the second season. But for now, here's a ranking of the supes seen and mentioned in season 1 of The Boys (SPOILERS ahead).
Drummer Boy
Drummer Boy is only mentioned by name on the show. He was in a relationship with Starlight but nothing else is known.
It's possible that his power could be linked to manipulating sound, but audiences will have to see if he makes an appearance on season 2 (and moves further up this list).
Mesmer
On paper, reading minds by just touching someone sounds great. But while knowing people's thoughts can come in handy, it's a power that Mesmer can't turn off.
On top of always needing a barrier device to interact with people undisturbed, Mesmer has no other extra abilities. It leads to him being unable to protect himself once misusing his powers caught up with him.
Winged Believe Expo Singer
She's only seen at the Believe Expo, wowing the crowds with her singing voice and wings.
But since she's only shown there, there's no way of confirming whether or not her abilities are purely aesthetic or if she can use those wings to fly.
Doppelgänger
Doppelgänger's power is useful in getting things he wants and doing other people's dirty work for BIG bucks.
But if he can only take on the appearance of different people and not have any of their skills and abilities, then there's not a huge chance he can defend himself against other supes.
Tiny Guy
Only briefly seen in episode 1, the ability to shrink can be... helpful... in some situations.
While being tiny could allow one to stop catastrophes at a molecular level and make quick getaways, there's also the probability that this supe could be crushed by accident for any number of reasons.
Ezekiel
The Christian (and closeted) equivalent of Mr. Fantastic, Ezekial's powers are effective in overpowering multiple enemies at a time in some pretty creative ways. But, like Mr. Fantastic, Ezekiel's rubbery limbs could be compromised in colder weather which is a weakness that could be exploited by enemies.
There is also likely a limit to how far Ezekial can stretch. Sure, he could subdue an average person but he may not have a chance against supes with powers linked to speed or ice.
Popclaw
While Popclaw is in the has-been stage of her career during the events of The Boys, it is evident that she has lots of strength and potential, as seen during her Compound V high.
But without a constant supply of Compound V, she is definitely a lower-tier supe. Her strengths are limited to close range combat, making any crimes needing additional skills a non-option.
The Supe Baby
Okay, yes, the Supe baby was mainly a prop for Billy to kill some Vought agents; BUT, given that the lasers shooting out of its eyes killed an entire group of adults, the baby seems like it will have a lot of potential once it has grown up and is able to control its powers.
But until then, the Supe baby remains on the lower end of this list.
Ice Princess
She's only mentioned but her icy capabilities are said to be extremely potent (R.I.P Seth from marketing's... little Seth).
But like Ezekial, her strength might only be potent in certain conditions; in her case, the tropics is probably a no-go.
Nubian Prince
His powers were never explicitly stated BUT he seems to have super strength and combat skills. PLUS, he's singlehandedly fighting crime in the city of Detroit.
However, his being pawned off as a discount deal by Vought makes one wonder how highly he ranks among their other supes.