Fan theories are quite common these days, even those considered too outrageous to be true. The Boys is no exception, particularly when it comes to Homelander. This time, the topic is a bit touchy, given everything that’s happened over the seasons.
Stormfront’s role in the second season was particularly memorable and seems to have sparked an intriguing theory that people are eagerly discussing. Could it be explored further? Fans are hopeful that the show’s creators might shed some light on these speculations at some point.
Stormfront Could Be Homelander’s Mother?
In episode 7 of season 3, “Who Framed Buster Beaver?”, it was revealed that Homelander’s father is Soldier Boy. It’s quite a find, especially since the villain’s past was previously unknown. While flashbacks reveal a traumatic childhood and a lab-based upbringing, the idea that Stormfront could be his real mother makes sense.
Given that Vought considers every detail, it’s hard to believe that their most powerful Supe, would just have any mother. Among the many fans, @Midwestmarvelguy was one of the voices discussing this:
They’re obviously trying to mislead us into believing that Homelander’s mother is insignificant and non-existant.
A key detail that strengthens this theory is how much Homelander’s personality mirrors Stormfront’s. He frequently kills without hesitation or guilt. The heroine, on the other hand, is known for her cheeky and sarcastic demeanor, along with her prejudice. Both have the same disdain for humans without powers, even though their public persona is pleasing to the world.
Also, the fact that Stormfront was called Liberty in the 60s and 70s, the same era as Soldier Boy, is another thing that helps to further confirm the bizarre theory. Besides, both also got involved at some point, and the period of her disappearance from the public eye also coincides with Homelander’s age.
In terms of powers, Soldier Boy and Homelander have some in common, though not all. Vought picking him as the villain’s dad, suggests that powers can be inherited, which consequently influences Homelander’s ability to fly. This is a big deal, after all, being able to do this is something that only a few in The Boys universe can do — Stormfront is one of them.
Apart from that, it’s also worth noting that Homelander clearly longs for a mother figure in his life.
A Disturbing Mother-Son Dynamic in The Boys
Incest is a disturbing subject, especially if the point is to portray it within a TV series. However, even though this theory seems strange and unsettling at first glance, it’s worth remembering we’re talking about The Boys. The show is known for its disturbing themes and shocking imagery, so this possibility fits right in.
Homelander and Stormfront were involved in the series, but initially, she was married to Dr. Frederick Vought, the founder of Vought and creator of the V-Compound. She was always ready to do whatever it took to advance his purebred ideals. That’s why it’s almost safe to say that she’s practically confirmed the fan theory.
When Soldier Boy said he was responsible for creating Herogasm and that the event had been founded in partnership with Liberty, it was more revealing than anything.
Although Homelander was created from genetic material, Stormfront’s desire to create a race of superhumans makes it plausible that she contributed her eggs to Vogelbaum. The theory gains further credibility when considering that Homelander revealed to Maeve that he kept her alive to use her eggs in creating a child that would combine their powers.
It’s also worth mentioning that in the comics, the villain is a clone of Stormfront. However, as it is well known that adaptations are very welcome in the audiovisual world, a mother-son relationship would be a more ideal dynamic.
In an interview with Screen Rant, Anthony Starr, who plays Homelander, discussed the character’s relationship with his possible mother, particularly after her death. He said the protagonist seems to feel more isolated now that the only person who came close to understanding him is gone. This adds further weight to the theory:
What’s happened to him is he’s always been operating in the world according to external opinion, and how he’s been marketed and packaged by the company. And I think Stormfront was always an extension of that.
I think that’s the end of the road in terms of him dancing to the tune of other people. He’s really on his own now and trying to figure out what that means, he’s really doing it on his own. He’s a big boy now, he’s leaving the nest – and that’s good and empowering in one way, and it’s really difficult because there’s no one there to help clean up your mess.
If the theory is true, it would seriously damage the reputation of The Seven’s leader if it got out.
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