Who is Tek-Knight? What 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 5's surprise 'Gen-V' cameo means
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Boys' Season 4, Episode 5, titled, 'Beware of the Jabberwock, My Son' introduced the audience to a lot of new characters from 'Gen V' including Kate and Sam. One of the other notable characters was Tek Knight.
'Gen V' introduced Tek-Knight, an important character from 'The Boys' original story, into its own series. Tek-Knight has a unique history, and special powers, and was adapted for live-action.
The world of 'The Boys' includes many different supes across its seasons and spin-offs. By the end of 'Gen V's first season, it was clear Tek-Knight would be a major player in the franchise's future as a new important Supe.
'Gen V' explored 'The Boys' universe from a new angle, focusing on Godolkin University, a school for Supes. The show connected with 'The Boys' through the Supe virus storyline, which Tek-Knight was a part of.
In 'Gen V', Marie and her friends uncover a plot involving the Supe virus, while in 'The Boys', the main characters try to use it against Homelander. Tek-Knight is a significant character in both 'Gen V' and 'The Boys', and is known for his interesting powers and role in the stories.
What is Tek-Knight's origin story?
In 'The Boys' comics and TV series, numerous Supes are comedic takes on well-known Marvel and DC superheroes. Tek-Knight fits into this pattern as a parody of Batman.
Similar to Bruce Wayne, Robert Vernon is affluent and widely recognized, leveraging his wealth and resources. However, in both 'Gen V' and 'The Boys', Robert takes on a different public role as a television personality hosting a popular true-crime show.
His substantial wealth allows him to operate as a Supe, using advanced technology and his astute intuition to tackle criminal cases and combat wrongdoing.
How do Tek-Knight's powers in 'The Boys' compare to those of his comic book counterpart?
In 'The Boys' comics and TV series, Tek-Knight is a tough opponent, but his powers are different in each version. In the comics, Tek-Knight doesn't have any special abilities. Robert Vernon is just a regular guy who uses his wealth to become Tek-Knight.
His suit is packed with high-tech gadgets that make him stronger, faster, and tougher. It lets him fly and generate EMP pulses, more like Iron Man than Batman.
But in 'The Boys' and 'Gen V', Tek-Knight is changed quite a bit. Here, Robert Vernon has heightened senses that help him notice tiny details, a bit like Daredevil. He can hear changes in heartbeats, see when pupils dilate, and even smell things like recent activities through breath.
This version makes Tek-Knight a parody of Batman, known as the top detective in the series.
Why didn't Tek Knight appear in the earlier seasons of 'The Boys'?
In 'The Boys' universe, Tek-Knight is famous, but 'Gen V' explains why he didn't show up earlier. In 'Gen V' Episode 4, Andre criticizes Robert Vernon, saying Tek-Knight hasn't really acted like a hero.
Instead of fighting crime, Tek-Knight in 'Gen V' likes being a TV host for a true-crime show. He's not a typical superhero but is still well-known.
'The Boys' mainly focuses on traditional superheroes, which is why 'Tek-Knight' didn't appear until Season 4.
'The Boys' Season 4 trailer
5 episodes of ''The Boys' are available to stream on Prime Video