Meanwhile, Butcher, now dying from the brain tumor caused by his overuse of Temp V, becomes increasingly ruthless and detached. He teams up with a mysterious figure from his past, Joe Kessler, and pursues a dangerous biological weapon known as the "Virus" that can permanently kill Supes. The rest of The Boys—Hughie, M.M., Frenchie, and Kimiko—operate under the supervision of Starlight (Annie), who has rejoined Vought as a co-captain of The Seven in a strategic move to gather intelligence.
Meanwhile, Butcher, now dying from the brain tumor caused by his overuse of Temp V, becomes increasingly ruthless and detached. He teams up with a mysterious figure from his past, Joe Kessler, and pursues a dangerous biological weapon known as the "Virus" that can permanently kill Supes. The rest of The Boys—Hughie, M.M., Frenchie, and Kimiko—operate under the supervision of Starlight (Annie), who has rejoined Vought as a co-captain of The Seven in a strategic move to gather intelligence.