Most of the powers in both shows will be familiar to those who regularly engage with superhero stories.
However, there’s one comparison in particular that feels especially direct.
Both women have different advantages and restrictions placed on them by the rules of their respective shows.
For instance, Cate’s powers are always active.
As such, she has to wear gloves to avoid inadvertently influencing someone’s actions or mental state.
Plus, big and frequent manipulations take a physical toll on her.
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However, as they grew older, the siblings grew apart as they dealt with their trauma.
A spin-off of The Boys, Gen V is based on a story arc from the original comic series set in the TV series universe. Gen V follows a group of college students starting at a Vought International-created school for superheroes, where students compete in increasingly dangerous challenges to win a hero contract in the highest-paying and most coveted city locations. This happens as these young adults try to understand their powers as they grow up and figure out where they fit into society.
The Umbrella Academy is based on the comic book of the same name created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá. The Hargreeves — collectively known as The Umbrella Academy — were born with superpowers, and their adoptive father utilized their abilities. However, as they grew older, the siblings grew apart as they dealt with their trauma. They are brought back together after their father dies and Five returns from the future with grave news: The world will end, and The Umbrella Academy has to stop it before it happens.
