

Supes Ain't Always Heroes
Inside the Complex Characters and Twisted Psychology of The Boys
Author: Matthew Snyder, Lynn S. Zubernis
Narrator: Joe Hempel
Unabridged: 9 hr 10 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Highbridge Audio
Published: 12/05/2023
Categories: Nonfiction, Performing Arts, Television, Psychology
Synopsis
Supes Ain't Always Heroes offers a fresh look at The Boys, delving into the show's unflinching depiction of celebrity, politics, social media, corporate greed, racism, sexism, and more:
● The true difference between Homelander and Billy Butcher—and who the show's biggest villain really is
● What Soldier Boy's characterization says about how we define masculinity
● How today's media landscape has contributed to The Boys' success
● What the evolutions of Hughie, Starlight, A-Train, Mother's Milk, and other show standouts reflect about addiction, family, identity, and self-acceptance
PLUS: Exclusive interviews with The Boys comics cocreator Darick Robertson and actors Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver, Aya Cash, and Nathan Mitchell provide a unique glimpse behind the scenes. Comments from editor interviews with more of the show's stars give further insight into their experiences in bringing these complex characters to life.