I knew the Season 4 finale of The Boys would be amazing, but it went beyond my expectations, especially with the use of Nirvana’s “Heart Shaped Box” in the ending. While the show doesn’t follow the comics exactly, it is heading towards a similar conclusion, which we might see in Season 5. If you’re curious about how the story wraps up in the comics, here’s a simple breakdown.
The Death of Butcher
In the comics, Homelander takes over the White House with an army of super-powered beings (supes) protecting him. He kills the President and declares himself the new leader of the United States. Butcher, armed with a crowbar, marches to the White House, supported by the US military, which has developed weapons capable of killing supes. He plans to confront Homelander directly, but things don’t go as planned.
Homelander vs. Black Noir
Unexpectedly, Homelander is attacked by Black Noir, who, in the comics, is revealed to be a clone of Homelander. A brutal fight ensues, and Butcher ends up killing Black Noir in a violent showdown.
The Final Showdown
The story in the comics ends with the death of William Butcher, who is killed by Hughie. In the TV series so far, we’ve seen Homelander successfully executing his plan, gaining immense power in the United States, and assembling his army of supes. He is in a position to kill the President and take control of the country whenever he wishes.
