How Old Is Soldier Boy In The Boys

So, there I was, minding my own business at the comic book store, when this kid, couldn't have been more than 12, asks me, "Hey, how old is Soldier Boy in The Boys?" I mean, I'd just picked up the latest issue, and I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole Homelander situation, and this kid's asking about Soldier Boy? I chuckled, "Well, kid, that's a good question. Let's dive in, shall we?"

Time Travel and Superhero Aging

First things first, The Boys isn't your average superhero story. It's got this whole time travel thing going on, and that's where things get a bit tricky when it comes to age. You see, Soldier Boy, real name John Goldberg, was a superhero back in the '50s. He was created by Vought-American to be their answer to the Soviet Union's own superhero, The Crimson Crown.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Soldier Boy was cryogenically frozen after his 'death' in the '50s. So, technically, he hasn't aged a day since then. But then, in the present day, he's thawed out, and boom, he's back in action. So, how old is he? Well, that's a bit of a mind-bender, isn't it?

Age is Just a Number... Literally

If we're talking about his physical age, Soldier Boy is in his late 70s, early 80s. But again, that's just a number because he hasn't aged since the '50s. It's like he's stuck in a time loop, or something out of Groundhog Day, but with less Bill Murray and more... you know, superheroes gone wrong.

But here's the thing, folks. Age isn't just about numbers. It's about experience, about the life you've lived. And Soldier Boy, well, he's lived a lot. He's seen wars, he's fought superheroes, he's been frozen, thawed out, and now he's trying to navigate a world that's changed drastically since he was last awake. So, in that sense, Soldier Boy is as old as the history he's lived through.

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Comparisons are Odious, but Let's Do It Anyway

Now, I know what you're thinking. "But what about Homelander? He's been around just as long, right?" Well, yes and no. See, Homelander was created by Vought in the present day, but his powers and memories were based on those of Captain America. So, while he's got the physical age of a 30-something, he's got the mental and emotional age of a guy who's been around since the '40s. It's a bit of a mind-bender, I know.

But here's the thing, folks. Homelander and Soldier Boy, they're not your typical superheroes. They're not even your typical humans. They're something else entirely. And their ages, well, they're just another part of what makes them so darn interesting (and terrifying) to watch.

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So, How Old is Soldier Boy?

In the end, I guess Soldier Boy's age is just another one of those mysteries that make The Boys so compelling. Is he 70-something in physical age? Sure. But is he any less of a threat because of it? Hell no. He's got the experience, the strength, and the sheer stubbornness that comes with age. And that, my friends, is something you can't teach.

So, the next time you're watching The Boys, and you see Soldier Boy on screen, remember, he's not just another superhero. He's a walking, talking piece of history. And like history itself, he's not going down without a fight.