Golden Boy (The Boys)

== Biography ==
=== Early Life ===
Not much is known about Luke's early life. After receiving Compound V as a baby by Vought, he gained superpowers. He later enrolled at Godolkin University, majoring in crimefighting at the Lamplighter School. Luke did exceptionally well in his studies, made many friends, and had a romantic relationship with fellow student and psychic Cate Dunlap. 
=== Gen V (Season One) ===
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After Luke's tragic suicide, his devastated friends and girlfriend are forced to witness a cleanup crew disposing of his remains. Indira Shetty, Ashley Barrett, Polarity, and the university's board of trustees come together to create a false story about Luke. They label him as a chronic drug user who experienced a psychotic break to cover up the truth.
The following day, with Cate's help, Andre has a realization about something Luke whispered to him before his death. He rushes to his father's statue and discovers Luke's hidden phone. Together, Andre and Cate return to their dormitories to examine its contents.
Inside Luke's phone, they find a video message left by Luke. In the recording, he urgently explains that his supposedly deceased brother is alive and being held in an underground facility known as "The Woods." Luke reveals disturbing things done to them and implicates Brink's involvement. He expresses his intention to confront Brink and rescue his brother, Sam. Luke concludes the message by apologizing, urging them to save Sam, and expressing his love for Cate and Andre.
== Personality ==
Golden Boy, the top student at Godolkin University, is known for being friendly and popular. He doesn't consider himself superior to others despite his high ranking. Luke is a great friend, known for his humor and kindness. He quickly formed a bond with Marie Moreau, who confided in him about her parents' death.
Luke is caring and protective, especially of his younger brother, Sam, who was taken to Sage Grove Center and then The Woods. He would visit and defend Sam, even standing up to guards. Learning about Sam's apparent death was devastating for Luke. The experiments he underwent caused hallucinations and the recovery of erased memories by Cate. This eventually led to tragic consequences, including the death of Brink and an attempt on Marie's life.
== Powers and Abilities ==
=== Powers ===
* Thermonuclear Powers: Luke has powerful thermonuclear abilities that allow him to envelop himself in a fiery aura and generate flames. These powers earned him the top spot at Godolkin University and a place in The Seven.
* Fire Creation: He can create intense streams of fire from his hands, capable of melting through and setting things on fire.
* Thermokinetic Aura: Luke can surround his entire body with a blazing aura, which he can control in intensity and use to disintegrate objects or people.
* Fire/Heat Immunity: He is immune to fire and high temperatures, even the flames he produces.
* Thermokinetic Flight: Luke can levitate and fly, utilizing his thermonuclear powers.
* Superhuman Strength: He possesses superhuman strength, allowing him to easily overpower others in physical combat.
* Superhuman Durability: His durability is exceptional, enabling him to withstand attacks from superpowered individuals without injury.
=== Abilities ===
* Charisma: Luke is known for his charisma, making him very persuasive and likable.
* Combat proficiency: He is an average fighter, having engaged in combat with other students like Jordan Li and The Incredible Steve.
== Trivia ==
* Golden Boy is likely a parody of Marvel's Johnny Storm (the Human Torch) of the Fantastic Four.
* Golden Boy shares his name with a DC Universe character who possessed the ability to turn anything he touched into gold, including his own skin and with a character from the Wild Card series of novels, who has a glowing golden aura surrounding his body if he uses his powers (flight and super strength).
* Showrunners Eric Kripke and Michele Fazekas approached Gen V's pilot episode with Golden Boy's suicide to create a power vacuum. They experimented with dozens of different reasons but he always killed himself. The mystery with Sam was written afterwards.
* Nick Jonas was in talks to play Golden Boy, but the deal fell through.
== Gallery ==
==External Links==
*Golden Boy on the Villains Wiki.
*Golden Boy on the Boys Wiki.
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