Blindspot's career as a hero in The Boys was effectively ended when Homelander brutally ruptured his eardrums, leaving him likely permanently deaf and incapable of using his enhanced senses.
The Incident and Its Immediate Aftermath
Blindspot, a supe with enhanced hearing and agility, was presented to Homelander as a potential new member of The Seven. However, during a cruel and demeaning "audition," Homelander deliberately used his super-strength to clap near Blindspot's head, causing a severe sonic trauma.
The attack had devastating consequences:
- Ruptured Eardrums: The force of Homelander's clap directly damaged Blindspot's eardrums.
- Profound Deafness: This injury likely rendered him completely deaf, as his hearing was reportedly gone forever.
- Loss of Abilities: Without his enhanced hearing, Blindspot would no longer be able to operate effectively as a superhero.
Impact on Blindspot's Future
The injury sustained from Homelander's attack has profound implications for Blindspot's future as a supe:
- End of Heroic Career: His primary power, enhanced hearing, is critical to his combat style and situational awareness. With this compromised, he is no longer fit for the high-stakes world of supe heroics.
- Potential for Permanent Disability: While some supes possess healing factors, it is uncertain if Blindspot has such an ability that could restore his eardrums. Without it, his deafness would be permanent.
- Psychological Trauma: Beyond the physical injury, the humiliating and violent nature of the attack by Homelander likely left Blindspot severely traumatized.
Blindspot's Status After Homelander's Attack
To summarize the drastic change in Blindspot's condition:
| Aspect | Before Attack | After Attack (Likely Outcome) | Potential (If Healing Factor Present) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing Ability | Enhanced Super-Hearing | Profound / Complete Deafness | Could be restored |
| Hero Capability | Active, agile combatant | Unable to function as a hero | Could potentially resume hero duties |
| Physical Injury | None | Ruptured Eardrums | Eardrums healed |
This incident serves as a stark reminder of Homelander's ruthlessness and his casual disregard for other supes' lives and careers.
For more details on Blindspot, you can explore his full profile.
