Overview

Termite, real name Kevin Moskowitz, is Vought’s smallest and most tragically underappreciated Supe — a man with the power to shrink to microscopic size, yet treated like a corporate punchline. Marketed as a joke hero with cringey ad campaigns and humiliating public stunts, he’s desperate for respect in a world that sees him as a novelty act. His power is genuinely useful — infiltration, espionage, precision sabotage — but Vought buries him under fart jokes and toy merch. His brief alliance with The Deep reveals his longing for camaraderie, but even that ends in betrayal. Termite isn’t weak — he’s wasted. In a universe of gods and monsters, he’s the ultimate metaphor for potential crushed by corporate indifference — a hero shrunk not by choice, but by neglect.

Personality

Termite is painfully awkward, eager to please, and desperate for validation. He cracks self-deprecating jokes to mask deep insecurity, often laughing loudest at his own humiliation. He’s intelligent and creative — his infiltration skills are elite — but years of being treated as a joke have eroded his confidence. He idolizes The Seven, not out of hero worship, but because he believes their respect would validate his existence. He’s loyal to a fault, even to those who exploit him. His humor is a shield; his shrinking, a metaphor — he makes himself smaller to fit into spaces that were never meant for him. Deep down, he just wants to be seen — not as a gag, but as a hero.

Netizen Review

Fans regard Termite as one of The Boys’ most heartbreakingly relatable characters — a perfect blend of physical comedy and emotional tragedy. Actor Matthew Edison’s performance earned praise for balancing slapstick with quiet despair. Viewers dubbed him ‘The Supe Nobody Wanted But Everyone Needed’ and ‘Vought’s Most Wasted Asset.’ Memes of him crying in a cereal box or hiding in a nostril went viral, but online forums also dissect his arc as a metaphor for workplace exploitation and mental health neglect. Critics called him ‘the human cost of corporate branding’ — a character whose power is real, but whose humanity is ignored. Petitions demand a ‘Termite: Tiny Hero, Big Heart’ spinoff.

Famous Quotes

"I may be small, but I’m not invisible. …Okay, I’m literally invisible right now. But you get it!"

— The Boys S2E5

"They call me a joke. But jokes don’t save lives. I do. When they let me."

— The Boys S2E6

"Big doesn’t mean better. Sometimes the smallest thing… changes everything."

— The Boys S2E7

Hobbies

Collecting miniature models, Watching old spy movies and imagining himself as the hero

Biography

Power Awakening

Discovered his shrinking ability during a panic attack in college — accidentally vanished during a presentation.

Vought Exploitation

Recruited for his ‘marketable quirkiness’ — forced into humiliating ads and toy lines instead of real hero work.

G-Force and The Deep

Joined The Deep’s short-lived team; briefly felt valued until Homelander dismantled the group.

Quiet Exit

Retired from active duty after public ridicule — now lives off royalties from ‘Termite in Your Ear!’ board game.

Psychological Profile

Traumatic Events

  • Publicly humiliated during live demo when he got stuck in a celebrity’s ear canal (Age 28)

    Developed chronic need for approval; uses self-deprecating humor to preempt rejection.

Defense Mechanisms

  • Humor
  • Displacement

Phobias

  • Being Forgotten: Seeing his merchandise replaced, ignored in group photos

    Manifestation: Overcompensates with louder jokes or risky stunts to regain attention

Cultural Context

Ethnicity
Jewish American
Social Class
Middle (pre-Vought), Transcendent (post-fame, financially)
Religious Beliefs
Cultural Judaism, Fandom Devotion (The Seven worship)
Language Patterns

Dialect: American English, Neurotic New Yorker

Catchphrases: I’m small, but I’m here!, Don’t blink — you might miss me! (Please don’t miss me.)

Speech Patterns: Rambles when nervous, uses self-deprecating qualifiers like ‘I guess?’ or ‘if that’s okay?’

Relationship Dynamics

  • The Deep

    Trust
    70%
    Type
    Mentor
    • The Deep called him ‘essential’ during G-Force pitch (Trust +50%)
    • The Deep abandoned him during Homelander confrontation (Trust -60%)

  • Homelander

    Trust
    10%
    Type
    Rival
    • Homelander mocked him during G-Force dissolution (Trust -80%)

  • A-Train

    Trust
    50%
    Type
    Teammate
    • A-Train covered for him after failed infiltration (Trust +30%)

Notable Relationships

What was Termite’s relationship with The Deep?

Mutual desperation — The Deep needed a team to feel relevant; Termite needed someone to treat him like a real hero.

Why did Vought waste his potential?

Marketing saw him as a comedy brand, not a tactical asset — easier to sell toys than explain micro-infiltration.

Does he have any real friends?

None in the Supe world — his only ‘friends’ are fans who send him letters calling him their favorite hero.

Images represent character appearances.

FAQ

Is Termite in the original comics?

Yes — but his TV version is more sympathetic. Comic Termite is cruder and dies gruesomely during Herogasm.

What’s the limit of his shrinking?

Theoretically subatomic, but Vought’s belt caps him at insect size to avoid ‘existential liability.’

Why doesn’t he fight back against Vought?

He’s been conditioned to believe he’s lucky to be employed — his rebellion is quiet, internal, and heartbreaking.

Will he return in Season 4?

Unlikely as active Supe — but fans hope for a cameo where he helps The Boys via micro-infiltration.

Who plays Termite?

Matthew Edison portrays him with perfect blend of physical comedy and soul-crushing vulnerability.

What’s his most useful power application?

Medical micro-surgery or espionage — but Vought once used him to retrieve a CEO’s swallowed ring. Priorities.

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