The Supe who made Homelander PASS OUT is finally here! 🧪💀

Forget A-Train or The Deep—there’s a new “chemical” nightmare in town, and he just did the unthinkable. Malchemical has officially made his live-action debut (played by the legendary Misha Collins!), and his power set is absolutely broken. We’re talking shape-shifting into deadly toxins that can drop even the strongest Supes in seconds.

But if you think his TV version is bad, you ARE NOT ready for his comic book history. From “traumatizing” a team of innocent misfit Supes to a bizarre showdown involving giant underwear (yes, really), Malchemical is easily the most depraved character the show has ever adapted. How did Butcher finally stop this gaseous freak in the comics? The answer is as simple as it is brutal. 🕯️🔥

See the full, twisted story of Malchemical before the next episode drops! 👇

As The Boys races toward its final season, showrunner Eric Kripke continues to reach deep into the darkest corners of Garth Ennis’s original comic run. The latest addition to the live-action carnage is Malchemical, a Supe whose name has been whispered in the background since Season 2, but who only recently stepped into the spotlight in a truly explosive way.

Portrayed by Misha Collins (Supernatural), Malchemical’s debut has sent shockwaves through the fan community—not just for his unique abilities, but for his sheer audacity in standing up to Homelander.

From Background Easter Egg to Front-Row Threat

For eagle-eyed fans, Malchemical isn’t exactly “new.” His name was first dropped by Grace Mallory in Season 2, mentioning a past scuffle with Frenchie. Later, he was referenced as a DJ for Vought parties and spotted in the background of the infamous “Herogasm” event [00:00:24].

However, his physical debut in the recent episode “One-Shots” changed everything. Unlike the lower-tier Supes who cower in Homelander’s presence, Malchemical confronted the leader of The Seven, reminding him of their past meetings. When dismissed, he unleashed a thick, greenish toxic gas that achieved a feat few have: it temporarily incapacitated Homelander [00:05:41].

The Comic Book Origins: A Different Kind of Monster

In the comics, specifically the Innocence story arc (Issues 40-43), Malchemical is far from a “friend” to other high-level Supes. He is depicted as a “punishment leader” sent by Vought to manage Super Duper, a team of young, dysfunctional Supes with arguably useless powers (including characters like Stool Shadow and Bobby Badooing) [00:01:23].

Malchemical’s comic appearance is as unsettling as his personality. His body is split down the middle: one side human, the other a kaleidoscope of purple, orange, and gray, topped with bright orange hair and a green suit adorned with a skull and crossbones [00:02:02].

But it’s his behavior that defines him as one of Ennis’s most repulsive creations. He is sent to Super Duper after being kicked out of “Team Titanic” for a truly deviant act: shape-shifting into the team leader to sleep with the leader’s girlfriend [00:03:20].

Insane Powers: Shape-Shifting Beyond Biology

Most shape-shifters in superhero media mimic other people. Malchemical mimics matter. He can change his form, shape, and chemical composition at will.

Solid to Gas: He can become a cloud of deadly, corrosive, or sedative toxins.

Biological Mimicry: He can perfectly replicate others to manipulate and gaslight his victims.

Grotesque Weaponry: He can transform his limbs into spiked tentacles or monstrous appendages to pummel opponents like Hughie [00:05:00].

In the comics, his “reign of terror” over the innocent Super Duper team included psychological torture and physical assault. He famously transformed into a giant pair of underwear—representing a character’s deep-seated trauma—to suffocate a teammate [00:04:44].

The TV Twist vs. Comic Fate

While the TV show reimagines him as part of Mr. Marathon’s inner circle who attempts a coup against Homelander, his comic ending was far more grounded in “The Boys'” signature pragmatism.

In the original source material, Malchemical is in the middle of beating Hughie to a pulp while in his gaseous form. Billy Butcher intervenes with a move so simple it’s genius: he flicks a lighter. Because Malchemical had transformed into a highly flammable gas, he essentially became a human bomb, meeting a fiery and immediate end [00:05:17].

In the series, his end came at the hands of Soldier Boy, who—unimpressed by Malchemical’s attempts to manipulate him—simply snapped his neck [00:05:53]. While fans were excited to see Misha Collins in the role, many expressed disappointment that such a versatile antagonist was killed off so quickly, especially given his potential to act as a “wild card” against Vought.

Legacy and Fan Reaction

Malchemical represents the “seedy underbelly” of Vought’s nostalgia market—Supes who are kept around because they are famous enough to sell toys but too unstable to be in the public eye.

The community reaction to his live-action debut has been overwhelmingly positive regarding the casting and power display, though “lore-heads” are still debating the logic of a B-list Supe being able to knock out Homelander. Whether he remains a one-off casualty or his actions lead to a deeper investigation into Vought’s “chemical” Supes remains to be seen.

One thing is certain: Malchemical proved that in the world of The Boys, the most dangerous enemies aren’t always the ones in the limelight—sometimes, they’re the ones floating in the air right next to you.