| “ | No one gets through life without regrets. But goddamn I don't regret being able to take care of my family. And I know you're gonna do the same. You have to. Your family's counting on you.
―Polarity to Andre Anderson.[src]
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Anderson (first name unknown), better known as Polarity, is a supporting character in the Amazon series Gen V, a spin-off series of The Boys.
He is a largely celebrated Godolkin University alumnus and trustee, as well as the father of Andre Anderson.
Background[]
Anderson was born in the early 1970s, and shortly after his birth, his parents accepted Vought's offer to inject him with Compound V, subsequently transforming Anderson into a Supe and granting him superhuman powers and abilities.
Anderson would later attend and graduate from Godolkin University, becoming the famous B-list superhero known as Polarity. As a celebrated alumnus and trustee of Godolkin, he is renowned for his magnetism manipulation abilities, enabling him to control magnetic fields and metal objects. In the 1990s, Polarity gained fame starring in a successful science fiction film series called Area 51, which further elevated his status in the superhero community.
Like his own parents, when he had a son of his own, Andre, Polarity consented and arranged for him to also be injected with Compound V as a baby, granting Andre similar powers to his own. He encouraged Andre to follow in his footsteps, aiming for him to achieve high rankings and secure a place among the elite superheroes. This dynamic reflects a complex father-son relationship, with Polarity's high expectations placing significant pressure on Andre.
Polarity's health becomes a concern due to the years of prolonged use of his powers, leading to micro-tears in his neural pathways and causing seizures.[1]
The Boys Series[]
Gen V: Season 1[]
"First Day"[]
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"#ThinkBrink"[]
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"The Whole Truth"[]
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"Sick"[]
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"Guardians of Godolkin"[]
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The Boys: Season 4[]
"We'll Keep the Red Flag Flying Here"[]
While Ryan chooses a character to play in the video game Tournament of Heroes, a young Polarity is seen as a playable character.
Gen V: Season 2[]
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Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Magnetism Manipulation: Polarity possesses magnetism manipulation abilities, enabling him to control magnetic fields and magnetism with his hands. He is able to fully control metal and completely reshape it entirely; though he typically has to gesture with his hands in order to centralize the effects.
- Superhuman Strength: Polarity possesses superhuman strength, which makes him stronger than humans and most Supes. While the full extent of Polarity's strength is unknown, it can be assumed that he's one of the more physically powerful Supes, seeing as how he was a B-list superhero before retiring.
- Superhuman Durability: Polarity possesses superhuman durability, making him more durable than humans and most Supes. He reassures Andre by telling him, "We're made of steel," implying that they're fairly durable and can withstand dangerous attacks.
- Superhuman Hearing: Polarity possesses superhuman hearing, allowing him to hear better than humans. Like all Supes, he can hear higher frequencies that humans cannot.[2]
Abilities[]
- Acting: As an actor, Polarity has participated in the production of many films, such as the Area 51 trilogy.
Weaknesses[]
Biological[]
- Deteriorating Health: Polarity has suffered multiple micro-tears in his neural pathway as a result of using his powers for decades. This has caused irreparable damage to his brain, that can cause lightheadedness, tics, and seizures.
- Seizures: When having a seizure, Polarity loses control of his magnetism powers. These seizures have been shown to be strong enough to dent cars and outclass Andre's own powers.
- High Frequencies: Due to being a Supe, Polarity is susceptible to high frequencies. When a high frequency is playing, it can induce immense pain and temporarily neutralize him.
Trivia[]
- Polarity is a parody of Marvel's Magneto and DC's Doctor Polaris.
- Polarity bears striking parallels to actor Will Smith. Both rose to prominence as B-list celebrities in the 1990s before starring in iconic science fiction franchises—Polarity with Area 51 and Smith with Men in Black and Independence Day. Additionally, both have pushed their sons to follow in their footsteps. Polarity’s complicated relationship with his son Andre reflects the real-world dynamic between Will and Jaden Smith.