The Boys' Brilliant Ant-Man Parody Leaves Fans Astounded
Discover another hilarious Ant-Man parody in The Boys' latest episode! Emma's surprising power to grow takes the spotlight, making her an even better parody than Termite Don't miss out on the laughs!
Summary
Every character in "The Boys" is a parody of a Marvel or DC superhero, and Gen V introduces a new Ant-Man parody that is surprising.
Emma "Little Cricket" Meyer, a supe in Gen V, possesses the extraordinary ability to alter her size, enabling her to effectively shrink and grow. This remarkable attribute positions her as a superior parody of Ant-Man when compared to Termite. Emma's distinctive personality perfectly mirrors that of the MCU's Ant-Man, as she identifies more as an ordinary individual rather than a conventional superhero, and she is inclined towards engaging in more localized confrontations, reminiscent of Scott Lang's preferences.
Termite has long been seen as The Boys' main parody of Marvel's Ant-Man, but recently, Gen V has revealed that this is not entirely accurate. In fact, nearly every superhero in The Boys universe can be directly linked to a character from either Marvel or DC, making the franchise a massive parody of the superhero genre. For instance, Homelander is a parody of Superman, The Deep parodies Aquaman, and A-Train is a parody of The Flash. However, within the franchise, some characters have multiple parodies, and Gen V's new parody of Ant-Man is perhaps the most surprising one.
Gen V has finally arrived, bringing with it the highly anticipated spin-off of Amazon Prime Video's The Boys. Season 1 of the series takes viewers into a fresh perspective of The Boys' world, focusing this time on an esteemed superhero college called Godolkin University. Gen V follows the story of Marie Moreau, a supe with the ability to manipulate blood, as she seizes the opportunity to attend Godolkin. However, upon arrival, Marie and her friends uncover a massive secret that Vought has been concealing beneath the school.
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Gen V Episode 4 Reveals That Emma Has The Power To Grow
Although Marie is the central character in Gen V, Emma "Little Cricket" Meyer stands out as one of the most intriguing superhumans in the series. As Marie's roommate, Emma possesses the extraordinary ability to shrink herself down to a mere half-inch in height. To accomplish this, she simply expels the food from her system, only returning to her original size upon consuming a meal. Initially, during the first three episodes of Gen V, Emma is depicted solely in her diminished state. This led viewers to assume that her power was limited to shrinking. However, episode 4 of Gen V defied this assumption, surprising the audience.
Why Emma Is A Better Ant-Man Parody Than Termite
At the conclusion of episode 4 in Generation V, Marie and the rest of the group embark on a mission to halt Sam's destructive rampage at Dr. Cardosa's residence. In a final desperate attempt, Emma unexpectedly undergoes a remarkable transformation, skyrocketing in size to surpass her previous dimensions. This newfound magnitude and power enable her to overpower Sam, bringing the episode to a climactic close.
Termite and Emma share similarities as characters, as they both possess the ability to shrink and are considered supes. However, while their insect-themed nicknames and powers align with a popular Marvel character, Emma's resemblance to Ant-Man surpasses that of Termite. In a manner akin to Ant-Man, Emma possesses the capability to expand and contract. Like Ant-Man, Emma experiences a certain level of embarrassment regarding her abilities, feeling inadequate compared to other attendees of the Godolkin group.
In addition, Emma's personality aligns nicely with that of Ant-Man from the MCU. Rather than being focused on crime fighting like a potential member of The Seven, Emma prefers engaging in social media battles with small animals. Similarly, Scott Lang, in the MCU, was a former criminal who starts off by participating in a prison fight. Unlike other superhero parodies in The Boys, Termite has a minimal role, making the more elaborate version of the parody with Emma in Gen V a considerable enhancement.
Catch the latest episodes of Gen V, released every Friday on Amazon Prime Video.
