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The Boys: What Separates Superman from Homelander?

Written by Kathleen Grotzinger
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Aside from the obvious, what is it that makes Superman to be the greatest superhero of all time and Homelander a monster?

Truth and Justice, and the American Way. That was Superman's motto. While he has fought for "truth and justice" since his origin in the 1930s, the famous tagline originated in the Adventures of Superman television series in the 1950s. The United States was beginning to enter the Cold War, and McCarthyism was beginning to take hold. In 2021, however, the motto was changed to Truth, Justice, and a Better Tomorrow. While the change was noted to reflect the storylines that were being told in DC, it's not hard to see that this core change reflects the times as well. Superman isn't just fighting for America, but for a better world. It's a more inclusive statement that retains Superman's spirit and the legacy of his character. It's also a choice that Homelander, the parody of Superman from The Boys, would never agree to.

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