Get ready for the ultimate showdown that’s been sparking debates for years: Homelander vs. Superman. Yes, you read that right—the twisted, morally bankrupt superhero from The Boys is officially stepping into the ring with the iconic Man of Steel in DC’s upcoming comic event, DC: K.O. But here’s where it gets controversial: while Homelander is designed as a dark reflection of Superman, his lack of a moral compass and apparent invincibility might just give him the edge. Or will they? Fans have long argued who’d win in this battle, and now, it seems, we’re finally getting an answer—sort of. DC: K.O., which kicked off its mini-series on October 7, 2025, is set to feature Homelander in a bonus issue dropping in February 2026. Announced at New York Comic Con 2025, the series isn’t just about Superman and Homelander—it’s a wild crossover event featuring Sub-Zero from Mortal Kombat, Annabelle from The Conjuring Universe, Vampirella, Red Sonja, and Samantha from Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees. Talk about a lineup! DC’s chief creative officer, Jim Lee, teased the event with a question that’s been on everyone’s mind: ‘Who doesn’t want to see Homelander fight Superman?’ But honestly, wouldn’t it be even more entertaining to watch Homelander face off against Annabelle? Imagine that sneaky demon doll outsmarting the so-called ‘hero.’ Now, that’s a fight I’d pay to see.
And this is the part most people miss: the ‘K.O.’ in the title doesn’t stand for ‘Knock Out’—it’s short for ‘King Omega,’ a title currently held by the formidable villain Darkseid. According to DC’s official blog, the timeline is shattered, reality is in chaos, and the DC Universe needs a champion to set things right. But who will rise to the challenge? That’s the question DC: K.O. aims to answer. The second part of the series drops on November 26, 2025, with subsequent issues arriving almost monthly. Jim Lee promises the Homelander issue will be a standalone special—something fans can dive into and enjoy on its own.
For The Boys fans, this means four months of speculation and betting on how Homelander’s story will unfold. Personally, I’m not putting my money on him. Why? Because, as we saw in Season 3, Homelander is a bit of a coward when faced with opponents he can’t just laser into oblivion. If Butcher and Hughie—two humans with a few tricks up their sleeves—could hold their own against him in the Herogasm episode, Superman, with his decades of experience and moral backbone, should have no trouble taking him down. But what do you think? Is Superman’s victory a sure thing, or does Homelander’s unpredictability give him a fighting chance? Let’s debate it in the comments—because let’s be honest, this is one fight where everyone has an opinion.
