"Never meet your heroes."
The Boys - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
In the background of many scenes, there are references to a superhero movie within the show's universe called "Dawn of the Seven."
This is a direct parody of Zack Snyder's DC Extended Universe films, particularly "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and "Justice League." There are even jokes about a "Bourke Cut" of the film, referencing the fan campaign for the "Snyder Cut" of Justice League.
The character of Senator Robert Singer is played by actor Jim Beaver.
This is an Easter egg for fans of "Supernatural." Showrunner Eric Kripke also created "Supernatural," where Jim Beaver played a beloved character named Bobby Singer. The character name in both shows is a nod to "Supernatural" executive producer Robert Singer.
Throughout the series, Hughie is often seen wearing t-shirts of real-world classic rock and punk bands like Billy Joel, James Taylor, and The Damned.
This detail grounds Hughie's character as an "everyman" with a distinct personality and interests outside the world of Supes. It reflects his more sensitive, classic, and slightly nerdy nature, contrasting him with the hyper-modern, corporate world of Vought and the brutal cynicism of Butcher.
A poster for a movie starring the Supe "Soldier Boy" can be seen, showing his classic comic book costume.
In Season 4, when Butcher and Neuman meet in an abandoned Vought video store, a poster for a Soldier Boy movie is visible. This poster shows his original, campier costume from the comics, a fun nod for comic readers before his grittier, modern version was introduced in Season 3.
The van The Boys use in Season 4 belongs to "Mr. Marathon Catering."
Mister Marathon was the original speedster in The Seven in the comic books, preceding A-Train. While he has been mentioned in the show, this is a direct visual reference to the character who was killed during the 9/11-parody storyline in the comics.