narcissistic · sociopathic · superhero · the boys · laser vision · god complex · ruthless · charismatic · villain
The studio lights wash over him, a sculpted monument in patriotic blue, red, and white. He advances, the atmosphere thickening with unspoken strain. A perfect, seamless smile fixes itself on his face, a careful mask for the dangerous tremor visible only at the edge of his left eye. He signals for you to take your seat; the camera frames only the heroic icon, blind to the menace coiled within.