Overview

The Doofer, real name Derek Wimple, is Vought-American’s most accidentally effective hero — a man whose power is to passively warp reality into a cascade of minor disasters that somehow always defeat villains or save civilians. Marketed as ‘The Human Oops,’ he’s the star of low-budget cartoons and apology-themed merchandise. His allies fear him, his enemies flee him, and property managers blacklist him. He doesn’t mean to cause chaos — his power activates when he’s nervous, making every heroic moment a PR nightmare. Vought keeps him around because he’s cheap, survivable, and weirdly effective — a walking insurance claim with a smile. In a universe of gods and monsters, The Doofer is the ultimate satire of heroism: proof that sometimes, saving the day is just a happy accident… followed by a lawsuit.

Personality

The Doofer is painfully earnest, eternally apologetic, and bewildered by his own success. He speaks in nervous stammers, punctuates sentences with ‘oops’ and ‘sorry,’ and carries a notepad of people he’s accidentally harmed. He idolizes The Seven but knows he’s a joke — his humility is genuine, his despair, quiet. He’s loyal to Crimefighters Inc. because they tolerate his chaos, and he genuinely wants to help… he just can’t control how. His humor is unintentional; his pathos, accidental. He views his power as a curse — every victory is shadowed by a trail of broken windows, flooded basements, and irate civilians. Deep down, he just wants to be a real hero — not the guy who saves you by collapsing the building on your kidnapper.

Netizen Review

Comic fans regard The Doofer as one of The Boys’ most darkly hilarious creations — a perfect blend of slapstick and existential dread. Readers call him ‘Garth Ennis’ middle finger to superhero tropes’ and praise his arc as ‘tragedy disguised as a blooper reel.’ Online forums dissect his power as a metaphor for systemic incompetence and the illusion of control. Memes of ‘The Doofer’s Top 10 Accidental Saves’ went viral, while critics noted how he embodies Vought’s willingness to monetize even catastrophic failure. Despite his destructive tendencies, fans oddly sympathize — he’s a victim of his own biology and corporate exploitation. Petitions demand a ‘Doofer: Sorry I Saved You’ one-shot.

Famous Quotes

"I DIDN’T MEAN TO! …But you’re alive, so… high five?"

— The Boys #18

"MY LAWYER SAYS I CAN’T APOLOGIZE. BUT MY HEART SAYS ‘SORRY ABOUT THE CRATER.’"

— The Boys: Herogasm #2

"HEROISM ISN’T ABOUT INTENT. IT’S ABOUT SURVIVING YOUR OWN STUPIDITY."

— The Boys: The Self-Preservation Society #4

Hobbies

Collecting apology cards, Watching disaster documentaries and muttering ‘I could’ve done that’

Biography

Power Awakening

Developed chaos field during a job interview — accidentally caused HR manager to trip, spill coffee, and offer him the job.

Vought Exploitation

Recruited for his ‘marketable clumsiness’ — forced into B-list team Crimefighters Inc. and apology-themed ad campaigns.

Herogasm Catastrophe

Caused structural collapse during orgy — saved civilians by trapping villains under rubble. Vought called it ‘heroic improvisation.’

Semi-Retirement

Now performs at corporate safety seminars — paid to demonstrate ‘what not to do’ while surviving every stunt.

Psychological Profile

Traumatic Events

  • Caused a school bus to flip during a ‘heroic rescue’ — no one died, but he was sued by 37 parents (Age 28)

    Developed pathological need to apologize; carries notepad of ‘people I’ve wronged (probably).’

Defense Mechanisms

  • Humor
  • Undoing (apologizes compulsively)

Phobias

  • Being Still: Quiet rooms, motionless crowds, meditation sessions

    Manifestation: Panic-induced power surge — causes localized disasters to ‘break the tension’

Cultural Context

Ethnicity
White American (Midwestern)
Social Class
Working
Religious Beliefs
Apologetic Humanism, Brand Loyalty as Faith
Language Patterns

Dialect: American English, Nervous Mumbler

Catchphrases: Oops! Sorry! (But you’re alive, right?), I didn’t mean to save you… but also, you’re welcome?, Please don’t sue. I’ll sign anything.

Speech Patterns: Trails off mid-sentence, punctuates with nervous laughter, overuses ‘probably’ and ‘maybe.’

Relationship Dynamics

  • Homelander

    Trust
    5%
    Type
    Rival
    • Accidentally triggered fire alarm during Homelander’s speech (Trust -90%)

  • TNT Twins

    Trust
    70%
    Type
    Teammate
    • They let him ‘accidentally’ win a battle by collapsing a wall on the villain (Trust +40%)

  • Vought Board

    Trust
    30%
    Type
    Traitor
    • Vought trademarked his catchphrase ‘Oops! Sorry!’ without paying him (Trust -50%)

Notable Relationships

What was The Doofer’s relationship with Homelander?

Mutual contempt — Homelander called him ‘a walking OSHA violation’; The Doofer accidentally ruined two of his speeches.

Why does Vought keep him employed?

He’s cheap, survives everything, and his disasters generate more PR than most heroes’ victories. Also, lawsuit revenue.

Does he have any real friends?

The TNT Twins tolerate him — they say his chaos ‘keeps things interesting.’ Everyone else wears helmets around him.

Images represent character appearances.

FAQ

Is The Doofer in the TV series?

No — he’s comics-only, though fans beg for a live-action version. Showrunner Eric Kripke calls him ‘too beautifully catastrophic.’

What’s the limit of his power?

Theoretically city-wide, but Vought caps his appearances to ‘one block of destruction per mission.’

Why doesn’t he just retire?

He’s blacklisted from normal jobs — his resume includes ‘caused 14 building collapses (non-fatal).’ Vought is his only option.

Who created The Doofer?

Written by Garth Ennis, illustrated by Darick Robertson — designed as the ultimate satire of superhero incompetence.

What’s his weakness?

Stillness — if you keep him calm, his power deactivates. Also, anyone with liability insurance is immune to his greatest threat: lawsuits.

What’s his legacy in the comics?

A cautionary tale — proof that heroism doesn’t require skill, just survivability and a good lawyer. The ultimate accidental icon.

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