Homelander
Also known as: John
Vought's flag-draped flagship superhero, a lab-grown Superman with a god complex and a bottomless need to be loved. The smile for the cameras and the milk thing barely contain the atrocity underneath.
Popular Homelander Ships
Other The Boys Characters
Billy Butcher
6k works
A foul-mouthed Cockney vigilante leading The Boys' war on superheroes, driven by what Homelander did to his wife Becca. He'll dose himself with Temp V, lie to everyone he loves, and call it the greater good.
Hughie Campbell
3k works
The mild-mannered Scot whose girlfriend was liquefied by a speedster, dragging him into Billy Butcher's war on superheroes. Hughie's decency under escalating horror — and his charged partnership with Butcher — drive the fandom's core ship.
Soldier Boy
2k works
America's original supe, a chest-blasting Captain America parody frozen by the Russians and thawed into a world that moved on. Soldier Boy's toxic bravado and revelation as Homelander's father lit up the fandom in season three.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Homelander?
Homelander appears in 7k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the The Boys fandom. You can browse all Homelander fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Homelander ships?
The most popular Homelander ships include Billy Butcher/Homelander. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Homelander fanfiction?
Homelander fanfiction spans many genres and tropes. Use Fanfict Reader to browse and filter stories by your preferred tags.
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