
10/07/2025
SUPERMAN v. HOMELANDER
Superman's values are similar to the traditionally masculine ideal, or at least a lot closer than today’s self-appointed masculinity advocates in the manosphere. He sacrifices, protects, and never complains. He’s respectful, reserved, and doesn’t seek thanks or attention. He lifts people up instead of demanding they bow down.
An alternative is Homelander from The Boys, a self-centered, whiny, approval-craving man with Superman-like powers. It is also, in its way, American. But it is not heroic.
He stands for truth, justice, and an American way that Trump is tearing down