WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for WONDER WOMAN #18!DC has just introduced a new hero who can only be best described as the lovechild of The Boys’ Captain America, and he’s already gunning for John Gillman’s title of the most hated superhero. So, who is this new hero, and why did Wonder Woman feel the need to uppercut him with her fist within the first minute of their meeting?

...General Glory is essentially a “super soldier” created by the U.S. government...

Tom King, Daniel Sampere, Tomeu Morey, and Clayton Cowles’ Wonder Woman #18 has finally arrived, bringing fans the long-awaited confrontation between Diana and the Sovereign—the villain notorious for killing Wonder Woman’s main love interest and the father of her child, Steve Trevor.

In recent issues, Diana has been navigating her new role as a mother, but in this issue, she takes the fight straight to the Sovereign at the White House, where he is currently hiding. As she crosses the White House lawn, she encounters various obstacles, including General Glory, who is immediately unlikable to an extreme degree.

Who Is DC’s New GENERAL GLORY?

Comic Page Comes From Tom King’s Wonder Woman #18 (2025) – Art by Daniel Sampere & Tomeu Morey

General Glory makes his official debut in Wonder Woman #18, where he attempts to prevent Wonder Woman from reaching the White House to confront the Sovereign. The Sovereign's perspective reveals that General Glory is essentially a “super soldier” created by the U.S. government, akin to Marvel’s Captain America. The Sovereign describes him as having received various “enhancements,” echoing Steve Rogers’ origin story. Moreover, it is revealed that General Glory was developed so the U.S. government could “have their own superhero,” effectively serving as a contingency plan for Earth’s other heroes. This idea is confirmed when the government sends him after Wonder Woman, though he ultimately fails in this mission.

The Sovereign also notes that General Glory was designed to be “unconstrained by certain ethical considerations” that guide DC’s other heroes. In other words, he was engineered to prioritize the government’s agenda above all else, lacking the morals that typically characterize superheroes. Notably, the Sovereign introduces him as the “third of his name,” implying that there were two failed attempts to create this super soldier, suggesting that the first two perished due to the experiments and enhancements they underwent. Aside from his extreme arrogance, the specifics of General Glory’s enhancements remain unclear.

DC’s General Glory Is an Obvious Parody of Captain America

Comic Page Comes From Tom King’s Wonder Woman #18 (2025) – Art by Daniel Sampere & Tomeu Morey

General Glory’s character unmistakably echoes both Homelander and Captain America, serving as a tongue-in-cheek parody of the two heroes, despite Homelander already being a parody of Superman. From the outset, General Glory's design highlights this parody. He wears a suit that closely resembles Captain America's, featuring the classic red, white, and blue colors and a mask nearly identical to Steve Rogers’. The primary difference is the gold star centered on the mask, matching the stars on his gloves and paying homage to Captain America's signature star on his chest and shield.

Moreover, the placement of the star on General Glory's mask mirrors that of Captain America's iconic “A.” Where Steve Rogers carries a shield, General Glory carries the American flag, further emphasizing his parody as both items are patriotic in nature. However, the similarities extend beyond superficial appearances. General Glory’s name itself parodies Captain America’s, as both feature a patriotically themed word preceded by a military rank. King also crafts General Glory’s dialogue to mimic Steve Rogers’ characteristic politeness, as he excessively refers to Wonder Woman as “ma’am.” As previously noted, General Glory’s origin story also closely resembles that of Steve Rogers, further reinforcing the parody.

DC's General Glory: The Most Unlikable Hero Since Homelander

Comic Page Comes From Tom King’s Wonder Woman #18 (2025) – Art by Daniel Sampere & Tomeu Morey

Captain America isn’t the only ‘hero’ that General Glory parodies; he also shares some striking and unfortunate similarities with Homelander. In of costume, General Glory's design includes nods to Homelander's as well. Like The Boys’ hero, General Glory’s costume features a golden eagle. However, instead of a golden shoulder pauldron, GG's golden eagle is made of chainmail and adorns his chest, reminiscent of Wonder Woman’s classic designs. While General Glory incorporates the American flag into his look, like Homelander himself, he carries it rather than wearing it like a cape,

General Glory also seems to have inherited aspects of Homelander’s personality. This isn’t immediately obvious, as he initially mimics Captain America’s overly polite demeanor. However, when Diana tells him she will not heed his warnings, he begins to demean her, calling her a “girl with a tiara.” Their confrontation escalates, revealing just how unlikable he is when Diana takes the American flag from his hand, causing him to become irate over what he perceives as disrespect to his authority. However, a satisfying moment occurs when, in the midst of him hurling insults at Wonder Woman, she delivers a swift uppercut that knocks him out, demonstrating that this ‘hero’ is no match for the Amazon Warrior.

Is General Glory a Permanent Addition to the DC Universe?

Main Cover by Daniel Sampere & Tomeu Morey for Tom King’s Wonder Woman #19 (2025)

General Glory appears in only four pages of Wonder Woman #18 before being swiftly defeated by Diana. While it's clear that their interaction ends with Wonder Woman knocking him out with a single punch, the question remains: is this the end of General Glory? It would be intriguing to see if Tom King has further plans for this character, as he certainly possesses a memorable personality. However, it's also possible that General Glory was merely a tongue-in-cheek jab at Homelander and Captain America and won't have a presence beyond this issue of Wonder Woman.

Wonder Woman #18 is available now from DC Comics!