Deconstructing Herogasm: Beyond the Shock Value in “The Boys”
Introduction “The Boys” has carved a unique niche in the crowded landscape of superhero media. Unlike the aspirational tales of heroism that dominate the genre, “The Boys” offers a darkly satirical and often brutally cynical take on superheroes. It paints a world where superpowered individuals are less paragons of virtue and more often flawed, corruptible,…
