Screen Rant

  • The Boys provides a grimier, more cynical take on the superhero genre. 1 / 7

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  • Where superheroes are turned into brands by the Vought corporation. 2 / 7

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  • The Boys takes several shots at both Marvel and DC. 3 / 7

  • One of the best is the reference to the VCU - a clear riff on the MCU. 4 / 7

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  • This is far from the only Marvel parody in The Boys. 5 / 7

  • However, the jabs never edge into mean-spirited territory. 6 / 7

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  • And are mostly aimed at the commercial aspect of the business. 7 / 7

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