The Boys series is the opposite of superhero stories in general. While DC and Marvel show off a collection of superheroes who defend the truth, this series that airs on Prime Video actually presents superheroes who defend themselves.

The story of The Boys makes the audience excited because of the presence of the abusive and manipulative superhero, Homelander. Here are facts about Homelander that you need to know!

1. Homelander is the Captain of a Superhero Team Called The Seven

Homelander becomes the leader of the superhero squad called The Seven. The roster of The Seven takes the idea from DC's Justice League. However, it is rewritten to be like a parody. There is an spoof of The Flash, namely A-Train, a fast runner but addicted to drugs. Black Noir, a ninja in a all-black and dark costume, but not too rich if compared to Batman. The Deep is a fishman, but not the king of the oceans like Aquaman. Queen Maeve, a woman who is as tough as Wonder Woman, but fragile at heart. Not to forget the duplication of Superman but evil, and who else if it's non other than Homelander himself.

2. Homelander Has Powers Like Superman

Homelander is described as a nationalist like Captain America. As seen from his robes that is made to resemble the United States flag. However, Homelander's powers are similar to those of Superman, fbeing able to fly to shoot lasers from his eyes. Homelander also has super hearing which allows him to hear someone who's talking dirty about him, especially from his fellow superheroes. Unfortunately, Homelander's behavior is not as good as Superman.

3. Homelander is Very Ruthless and Ihumane

Despite having a superhuman title, Homelander is very inhumane. His unmatched strength makes Homelander act arbitrarily and often bullies his teammates in The Seven. Homelander's cruelty is shown by not hesitate to kill his fellow superheroes to threaten other superheroes into obeying him.

4. Homelander's Real Name is John

Just like the U.S. Agent whose real name is John Walker, Homelander is also named John. This is known when Homelander is called 'John' by Queen Maeve who has known him for a long time. However, his last name is still unknown.

5. Homelander Often Makes Blunder While On Duty

When in difficult situations, Homelander, who should come as a savior, often makes blunders. For example, when Homelander fired a laser at terrorists without looking at their surroundings. Unexpectedly, the laser shot penetrated the civilian body behind the criminal. Another example, in the moment of saving a plane that was hijacked by terrorists. Instead of helping passengers, Homelander destroyed the cockpit with his laser eye. As a result, the entire plane could not be saved because of his carelessness.

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6. Homelander is a Pharmaceutical Company Product

Unlike Superman who came from another planet and became a superhuman on Earth, Homelander is a product created by a pharmaceutical company. Little John was injected with compound V which made him superhuman. Under Vought International, John was made into a Homelander with all the company's direction.

7. Homelander Respects Butcher

Homelander has an eternal rival, namely William Butcher. One time, Homelander once kidnapped Butcher's wife. It is this sin that makes Homelander hunted by Butcher, whose hobby is destroying superheroes. In fact, Homelander can instantly finish off Butcher with his laser eye. However, Homelander wants a sport that makes his heart pumping, so he lets Butcher fight longer.

8. Homelander Has Superhero Son

It turns out that super powers can be passed down to generations. This is known after Homelander had a baby with Butcher's wife. Homelander's son's name is Ryan. As a father, Homelander pushes Ryan too much to quickly learn to control his powers, to the point that Homelander accidentally dropped Ryan from the roof of their house so that Ryan could fly like himself.

9. Homelander Has a Lot of Affairs

Homelander has a secret crush on his boss at Vought International. After his boss died, Homelander set his heart on his fellow superhero, Stormfront. However, Stormfront is a forbidden love for Homelander. Because Homelander is a symbol of America, while Stormfront is a Hitler sympathizer. As a result, Homelander has to do it backstreet with Stormfront.

10. Homelander Makes Starlight His Girlfriend in Public

Homelander was once paired with Queen Maeve as a superhero couple in The Seven. However, recently Queen Maeve, has shown her distaste for Homelander which she finds very abusive, forcing Homelander look for a replacement for the needs of the sensation on the screen. As a result, Homelander pretends to be dating Starlight. The depressed Starlight finally complies with Homelander's rotten scenario to become a set boyfriend.

The scene of Starlight being forced to make out with Homelander in front of the camera succeeded in making the audience excited, given the fact that Starlight is the lover of Hughie, the protagonist of the series.

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