The Boys: Who Is Laurie Holden's Crimson Countess?
The Boys is entering its third season in style, introducing a veritable who's who of mean-spirited takedowns of beloved superheroes. Among the new supes set to take on the titular vigilante crew, the big names are contained within Garth Ennis's parody of the Avengers, known as Payback.
There are two new supes that the show has shown off in its season three trailers, though there will be many more when the season finally drops later this year. One is Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy, the show's answer to Captain America, and the other is Laurie Holden as Crimson Countess.
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Much like the other members of Payback, there isn't much to the comic book version of Crimson Countess. No real name, no significant backstory, no accomplished goals, unceremonious death at the hands of Billy Butcher. She's the sardonic comic's take on Scarlet Witch, although she may be the least cutting of Payback's jabs. The connection to her supposed inspiration is primarily depicted in her costume and her relationship with Mind-Droid, the comic's answer to Vision.
Crimson Countess is essentially a pyrokinetic, capable of generating heat and fire with her mind. Her primary character traits are rage and promiscuity. Her relationship to Mind-Droid is heavily hinted to be an unhappy one, as Countess routinely cheats on her partner with high-ranking Vought executives. Her already brief appearance is cut short as she is easily dispatched by Butcher. She's kind of a lazy one-note character as if the only aspect of Scarlet Witch worthy of parody was her relationship with Vision. Thankfully, it's unlikely that the comic book version will be comparable to the one that's coming to the screen.
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