Laughing All the Way: Hilarious Jokes that Unleash Marvel-ous & DC-licious Roasts
The Boys relentlessly satirizes Marvel and DC, poking fun at their iconic characters, team-ups, cinematic moments, and even legendary creators Get ready for a hilarious rollercoaster ride through the superhero world like never before!
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The Amazon Prime series The Boys is a clear parody of Marvel and DC, and these 10 jokes specifically target the iconic comic book giants. The Boys humorously mimics numerous characters, tropes, and storylines found in Marvel and DC Comics, playfully mocking the beloved superhero icons along the way. As a result, The Boys is packed with jokes that poke fun at Marvel and DC, and here are the top 10 examples.
Based on the comic book series of the same name, The Boys not only criticizes superheroes, but the Amazon Prime show also intensifies the satire found in the comics. The Boys consistently delivers humor at the expense of Marvel and DC, presenting many of its own superheroes as darker versions of their Marvel and DC counterparts. Homelander represents Superman, Queen Maeve embodies Wonder Woman, Black Noir imitates Batman - the list goes on. However, the show goes beyond simply creating comedic imitations of popular superheroes, as The Boys hilariously targets Marvel and DC in 10 instances.
10 "Everybody Loves A Team-Up" Mocks The Avengers & Justice League
9 The Deep Makes Aquaman's Powers Look Ridiculous
One of the Vought executive members in The Boys cleverly utters the iconic line "Everybody loves a team-up." This statement serves as a clear nod to the prevalent trend of crossover movies within the MCU and DCU, which are frequently released. The quote even alludes to a project being developed for the Vought Cinematic Universe. Certain fans hold the belief that Marvel and DC employ crossovers as a budget-friendly strategy to generate excitement among viewers, citing examples like The Avengers and Justice League. Hence, it becomes evident that The Boys ingeniously mocks such films.
The Deep has been intentionally portrayed as one of the most comedic characters in The Boys, primarily to mock the abilities of Aquaman. Just like Aquaman, The Deep possesses the power to communicate with sea creatures, except this ability is exaggerated to absurd proportions. Early on in the series, The Deep engages in a conversation with a lobster, and later on, he forms a romantic relationship with an octopus named Timothy. This serves as an obvious commentary on the enduring joke surrounding Aquaman's alleged relations with fish, amplifying the comedic brilliance of The Deep's character.
8 Girls Get It Done Makes Fun Of Avengers: Endgame's A-Force Moment
"Girls Get It Done" is a widely-used slogan in The Boys season 2, cleverly taking a jab at the A-Force moment in Avengers: Endgame. In this iconic action scene from Avengers: Endgame, we witness the collective power of several female superheroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe joining forces to battle. However, it has been frequently ridiculed on Twitter for featuring predominantly secondary characters, except for Captain Marvel who had already starred in her own movie. The Boys, on the other hand, brilliantly satirize this superficial gesture, showcasing their female superheroes who are remarkably well-developed compared to those in the MCU.
Dawn of the Seven is a fictional film set in The Boys universe. It is a project developed by VCU, showcasing the origins of The Boys' superhero team. The movie is notorious for its intense and gloomy atmosphere, drawing inspiration from Zack Snyder's DCU films. It specifically targets the Snyderverse film Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, even adopting a similar subtitle. While the VCU bears similarities to the MCU, the intention of its movies is to satirize the Snyderverse.
6 Joss Whedon Rewrites A Vought Movie In The Boys
5 The Bourke Cut Makes The Boys' Snyderverse Parody Even Funnier
The Boys incorporates the recurring story arc of the creation of Dawn of the Seven, providing the opportunity to satirize 2017's Justice League in season 2. A modified version of Dawn of the Seven is presented, featuring an enhanced edit with additional comedic moments and extra scenes showcasing Queen Maeve. In response to this, Homelander comments that the "new Joss rewrite really sings." This scene in The Boys serves as a humorous critique of Joss Whedon's revisions to Justice League, as he took over as director after Zack Snyder's departure from the DCU film.
In The Boys season 3, Dawn of the Seven makes a humorous return, this time taking a playful dig at Zack Snyder's Justice League. Our attention is drawn to Adam Bourke, the director at Vought Studios, as he pushes for the release of a director's cut of Dawn of the Seven, sparking the #ReleaseTheBourkeCut campaign. This cleverly parallels the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement, which ultimately led to the release of Zack Snyder's Justice League.
4 Termite’s Season 3 Opener Makes Fun Of The Ant-Man & Thanos Theories
Before the release of Avengers: Endgame, there was an online meme that humorously proposed a unique strategy for the Avengers to defeat Thanos. This involved Ant-Man shrinking down in size, infiltrating Thanos' body through a rather unconventional route, and then rapidly expanding, leading to Thanos being destroyed internally. Although this concept didn't materialize in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Boys decided to explore a similar idea in the season 3 premiere. In this particular episode, a superhero called Termite, who has the ability to shrink, accidentally finds himself inside a man's body through an unexpected entrance. However, due to an unforeseen circumstance, namely a sneeze, Termite suddenly grows in size, causing a gruesome and messy explosion as he bursts out of the man's body.
3 The Legend Is A Clear Stan Lee Parody
Rather than mocking a Marvel character, The Legend parodies a real-life Marvel icon: Stan Lee. As the former head of hero management at Vought, The Legend was responsible for overseeing the creation of movies based on the company's superheroes. While The Legend draws clear inspiration from Stan Lee, the Amazon Prime series downplays this satirical aspect compared to the original comics, with Old Legend serving as an even more blatant jest towards Marvel.
2 Soldier Boy Is A Play On Captain America's Problematic Plot Hole
1 Homelander Flips One Of Superman's Most Iconic Comic Book Moments
Captain America, the jolly boy scout renowned in Marvel comics and movies, defies expectation. Despite being frozen in the mid-1940s and awakened in the 2000s, he has managed to transcend the prevalent prejudices of that era. Unlike Soldier Boy, whose character embodies racism and homophobia, Captain America remains untainted by such unsavory traits, as evidenced by his unblemished reputation throughout The Boys.
Among the most gripping yet amusing moments in The Boys is a direct spoof of one of Superman's most uplifting comic book sequences. In the DC Comics universe, Superman encounters a troubled teenager on the verge of leaping off a skyscraper. Miraculously, Superman manages to talk them out of it, using empathy and affection. In a similar scenario, The Boys places Homelander in Homelander's position, except he tragically pushes the girl off the building instead of saving her. The parallels between these two scenes are strikingly apparent, showcasing The Boys' unmistakable nods to both Marvel and DC.
