Comics. In the comics, Hughie joins the Boys after his girlfriend, Robin is accidentally killed by A-Train during a superhero brawl. Billy injects Hughie with Compound V during their mission, giving Hughie superhero powers but angering him nonetheless. He received superhuman strength and durability.

Does Butcher have super powers?

Powers and Abilities. Superhuman Strength: Butcher's physical strength was augmented by Compound V. Hence, he was able to easily lift a grown man and knee him in the groin with enough force to hinder his performance. He crumbled a pistol in his bare hands, and one-shot the leader of Teenage Kix with a single headbutt.

Does Hughie end up with Starlight?

Hughie decided to be independent and stand on his own two feet, separate from The Boys. ... By the end of the season, Hughie and Starlight got back together.