I, Doctor in the US

"The one thing I hate most in my life is those guys who wear their underwear outside! And it's red underwear!"

"Oh, does that... remind you of..."

"Exactly! That broken country! Can't they choose something else? Wouldn't a Star-Spangled Banner pattern be better?"

"Wait a minute, you mean, make the Star-Spangled Banner into underpants?"

"What's wrong with that? Many brands are selling them!"

"Hmm, that's true, but this..."

"Stop with the 'this' and 'that'! Dr. Zhou, you're a doctor, right? You've encountered psychologists, right?"

"Oh, yes, I have." Zhou Mo Sen thought to himself, not only encountered but deeply involved.

But that's a story for another time.

After coincidentally meeting Garth Ennis with Scarlett Johnson, everyone simply returned to Salt Lake City and found a restaurant for a meal.

Of course, they chatted while eating, and the chat was the main point.

What exactly were they chatting about?

Zhou Mo Sen had already figured out that this guy in front of him was probably the one who later did "The Boys."

Of course, this work hadn't been created yet... That's great!

Yes, it's better this way, if it already existed, what would I, Zhou Mo Sen, do?

So, Zhou Mo Sen intended to guide the conversation a bit.

Unexpectedly, there was no need for any guidance at all.

Garth Ennis, this guy, was like a loudspeaker, expressing his opinions freely.

In short, he just thought the comics from DC and Marvel were utterly trash!

Well... Although trash was the term Garth Ennis used, it wasn't entirely accurate.

Zhou Simin heard very clearly that Garth Ennis actually felt that DC and Marvel's comics weren't deep enough.

Simply put, characters like Superman were just too perfect and virtuous.

One must understand, the United States also has its perfect and virtuous images.

And America's version of perfect and virtuous is also very clear, just watch more Hollywood movies.

Its essence is mainly: family, lovers, and saving people.

Superman is basically the original family protector.

It's just that, this original family protector, his whole family is white.

Later family protectors came in all different colors.

Right, this is the American perfect and virtuous image.

But for Garth Ennis, these superheroes, he just thought they were all a load of nonsense!

Nonsense because of the human nature aspect.

"Dr. Zhou, since you've encountered psychologists, you must understand some psychology. Do you think those superheroes are mentally healthy? Or simply put, don't you think they are all suffering from psychological disorders?"

???

What does he mean by that?

Could he be saying that the original family protector, like Superman, who keeps saving people, is also mentally ill?

Zhou Mo Sen's response was even bolder, he nodded directly and said, "Exactly, they're all sick! It's just that some show it more clearly, like Spider-Man, Peter Parker actually has obvious antisocial personality traits."

Wait a minute, is that true?

Scarlett Johnson was sipping her cola on the side, frowning as she listened.

She couldn't help but interject, "Isn't Peter Parker just a shy little guy with social anxiety? He just seems introverted, maybe even a bit timid, so how is he antisocial?"

Yeah, what are you talking about, Zhou Mo Sen?

But Garth Ennis just shook his head when he heard it.

Zhou Mo Sen laughed and said, "Precisely because Peter Parker is like that, but he also gained superpowers, have you ever considered that situation?

A little guy suddenly gets great power, then what will he do?

He will abuse his power, use it not just to take revenge on those who bullied him, but also bully others.

The young man who slays dragons eventually becomes a dragon himself, isn't this a traditional literary trope?"

Huh?

After hearing this, Scarlett fell silent; she really couldn't argue with Zhou Mo Sen.

And Garth Ennis seemed to have found a kindred spirit.

"Dr. Zhou! You said it perfectly! That's the logic that fits the storyline, and in terms of psychology..."

Zhou Mo Sen continued, "In terms of psychology, Peter Parker is a chatterbox, and the essence of being a chatterbox is actually wanting to draw others' attention, so if a real Peter Parker existed and became Spider-Man, he wouldn't wear a mask or be a good neighbor or citizen.

Especially when there's a newspaper constantly badmouthing him, he'd definitely take down that newspaper editor."

"Exactly!" Garth Ennis felt extremely gratified, "That's how it should be! If I were Peter Parker, I would definitely make that bastard editor taste my wrath!"

This... actually, Zhou Mo Sen was referring to "Spider-Man 3" Bully Maguire.

And Garth Ennis, this guy... who knows, he might really draw it like that.

But no matter what, Garth Ennis really enjoyed chatting with Zhou Mo Sen.

He finally found someone who understood his thoughts.

So, what was said next got even more outrageous.

Like, Batman and Superman.

Although in terms of power, Batman indeed isn't as strong as Superman.

But precisely because of this, doesn't Batman become even more jealous of Superman?

So, if Garth Ennis were to arrange the plot,

he'd say: I must make Batman f*ck Superman's ass hard!

This... Zhou Mo Sen couldn't help but think of Profound Color and Homelander.

Actually, Homelander is just Superman, that's obvious.

And Profound Color, many people would think, isn't this just Batman?

Of course, some details differ from Batman.

But actually, they're really similar.

Superman is under the sunlight, Batman lurks in the darkness.

So, basically, that's it.

Well... Zhou Mo Sen didn't recall any plot in "The Boys" comic where Profound Color did anything to Homelander.

He vaguely remembered, like Profound Color killing Homelander.

Zhou Mo Sen's memory wasn't very clear, but he knew some things.

Because the comic and the TV series are actually quite different.

That Soldier Boy is definitely Captain America.

And in the TV series, Soldier Boy was too strong, completely suppressing Homelander.

But in the comic, Soldier Boy is just Homelander's RBQ.

Ahem, the difference in the plot is too big, so Zhou Mo Sen remembered.

Let's not delve into these.

Back to the present.

Zhou Mo Sen chatted with Garth Ennis to this extent, so why not...

"Do you know how to draw comics?"

"Um... Of course? But, Dr. Zhou, why do you ask?"

"Then how about this, you draw comics, I'll fund it, let's just make all of what we've talked about into a comic!"

"Ah? Can this... really work?"

"Of course! Anyway, we're just exposing those so-called superheroes' human nature!"

Human nature?

This didn't sit right with Scarlett, "Aren't they superheroes? Why should they have any human nature?"

Once she said that, Zhou Mo Sen simply laughed.

"Superheroes are created by humans, and we humans cannot imagine things that don't exist in this world, got it?"

Scarlett Johnson was taken aback by these words.

Garth Ennis clapped and said: "Philosophy! Philosophy is f*cking awesome!"

This guy...

So, let's be straightforward!

"Comics, how about it?"

"Great! I'll draw!"

It's happening, "The Boys" is coming to life.

But there are still details.

Zhou Mo Sen didn't forget Scarlett Johnson; he had something planned.

He shared a look with Garth Ennis, then pointed at Scarlett Johnson.

"What about making this lady the lead role?"

"Ah? You mean..."

"Draw her in, isn't that great?"

"This... sure! But, Miss Johnson, you..."

Garth Ennis understood Zhou Mo Sen's intention, but they'd need Scarlett Johnson's agreement.

And that agreement...

"Really? Just draw me?" Scarlett Johnson was ecstatic, and she quickly realized something, "If this comic succeeds..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but she was already very happy.

Zhou Mo Sen was even more straightforward; he smiled: "You want some 'mystery,' right? So, believe me now, this comic will definitely be made into a movie or a TV series, and you'll be the lead role!

How about it?

Is this wicked enough for you?"

His plan was like this!

Scarlett found this plan extremely interesting.

"Ha! I knew I wasn't wrong about you."

She kissed Zhou Mo Sen without thinking, and after that, she realized she might have gone overboard.

And this scene was observed by Garth Ennis, who laughed heartily.

"My comic will definitely push the boundaries! Don't think too nicely!"

Well... Scarlett Johnson has decided to take the 'wicked' path.

With this arrangement by Zhou Mo Sen, she was completely onboard.

Of course, at the moment, Scarlett couldn't imagine how popular this comic would later become and the benefits she would gain...

More obviously, Zhou Mo Sen managed to pull off a huge business with just a bit of spare cash!