“The Deep”, that Aquaman-esque character from “The Boys”, has the power to talk to and control sea creatures. It’s a cool power, right? But have you ever stopped to think about how deep that control really goes? (No pun intended!)
Most of us see The Deep chatting with lobsters and fish, and think, “Okay, he’s the ocean guy.” But the ocean is vast, with creatures far stranger and older than we can imagine. If he can control a lobster, what’s stopping him from controlling other creatures with ties to the water?
Let’s dive into the science a bit. The evolutionary link between mammals like dolphins and lobsters goes back a whopping 350 million years! With fish, it’s even further back, around 405 million years. And octopi? A mind-blowing 750 million years. That’s a long, long time ago!
These creatures are incredibly different from each other. They’ve evolved along wildly divergent paths. Yet, The Deep can communicate with all of them. This begs the question: where does his power stop?
Think about it:
- Aquatic Reptiles: Could he control alligators, crocodiles, or even ancient sea turtles?
- Semi-Aquatic Animals: What about penguins, otters, or even hippos, who spend a significant amount of time in water?
- Humans: We might not be sea creatures, but we rely on water for survival, and our bodies are made up of mostly water. Could he exert some level of control over us?
The answer might surprise you. In the world of DC Comics, Aquaman, who The Deep is clearly inspired by, has been shown to communicate with and even control land animals! He’s even influenced the minds of powerful beings like Superman.
Now, let’s bring it back to The Deep. If he truly has the potential to tap into this wider range of control, he’s severely underestimating his own abilities. He’s like that friend who only uses their expensive smartphone to make calls. There’s a whole world of power he hasn’t even begun to explore.
Perhaps he’s just biding his time, waiting for the perfect moment to unleash the true extent of his abilities. Or maybe, he’s afraid of what he might be capable of. Either way, it’s a chilling thought, isn’t it?
