The scene is not only brutal but alsodarkly references the hero worship and idealization that surrounds fandom culture.
Her actions highlight the hypocrisy of her hero persona, especially given thatshe knows it won’t kill Homelander.
In this world, heroes are unfailingly corrupted by their fame and come to disdain normal people.
Queen Maeve attacks Homelander with her prop sword, which breaks against his impenetrable skin.
In traditional superhero stories, characters like Wonder Woman are presented as messianic, often elevated to near-mythical status.
Through this,The Boyscontinues its mission to deconstruct and challenge the myths of superhero perfection.
