Homelander

Homelander, portrayed by Antony Starr in The Boys, is the world's most powerful and dangerous supe. Beneath his public image as a patriotic hero, he is a deeply disturbed and sadistic narcissist. Biographical information Name: Homelander Real Full Name: John Gillman. Alias: Homelander, The World's Greatest Superhero. Age: In the Amazon series, he is born around 1981, making him in his early 40s. Gender: Male. Species: Genetically engineered supe. Ethnicity (skin tone): Caucasian-American with fair skin, blond hair, and blue eyes. Origin: Homelander was not born but created in a Vought-American lab using the semen of Soldier Boy and raised in isolation. Family: His biological father is Soldier Boy. He is also the father of Ryan Butcher, conceived with Billy Butcher's wife, Becca. Key traits and powers Personality: Due to his traumatic upbringing, Homelander is severely emotionally stunted, insecure, and has a desperate need for public validation. His immense power has given him a god complex, but his need for adoration remains his primary weakness. Powers: Homelander possesses flight, superhuman strength, enhanced speed, nigh-invulnerability, and enhanced senses. His most destructive abilities are his laser and X-ray vision. Weaknesses: His major vulnerabilities are psychological, stemming from his fragile ego, mommy issues, and emotional instability. Physically, his X-ray vision cannot see through zinc. Story arc summary Homelander is the leader of Vought International's premier superhero team, The Seven. He maintains a carefully crafted image but privately abuses his power and holds humans in contempt. Throughout the series, his mental instability worsens, and he confronts revelations about his origins and his relationship with his son. His actions and increasing megalomania pit him directly against Billy Butcher and The Boys.