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Introduced in Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video series, "The Boys," Liberty is a traditional Supe. At first, she seems as a cherished, long-standing hero with a good public image. But a startling discovery in Season 2 reveals Liberty's actual name as Stormfront (Aya Cash). This turn of events exposes Liberty's image as a beloved hero as a well constructed front hiding a darker past.
Actually, Stormfront adopted a past identity based on liberty. Hughie Campbell, Starlight, and M.M. find out that Stormfront formerly went under the moniker "Liberty," which is unearthed from old records. This link clarifies Stormfront's past behavior as Liberty and clarifies her reasons for choosing Stormfront.
The past of liberty is hidden under lies and concealment. Testimony from people who knew her and peeks of vintage ads help to unveil her past. Liberty's deeds as a superhero come out as not always heroic. She has proved to have a sinister and violent side; in 1971 she committed a racially motivated murder. This finding contrasts sharply with the general view of Liberty as a cherished hero.
Although Liberty's actions did not seriously tarnish her public reputation, Stormfront's choice to embrace a new persona points to a calculated change. Stormfront seems to hold that the world has evolved and that public influence requires a more direct and forceful approach. She decides to use social media and other channels to target a certain audience, therefore enabling her to better disseminate her message.
Stormfront's apparently ageless look is among the most confusing features of her persona. She looks young even though she has been a major presence since the 1970s. The program suggests that her lack of aging may be caused by Compound V, the medication granting superpowers. Though this is not specifically stated in the series, it is hypothesised that Compound V may have side effects preventing ageing.
Stormfront's deeds as part of The Seven finally bring her down. Her Nazi heritage is finally revealed and she starts to seriously jeopardize Homelander's place in the group. Her actions bring Ryan into conflict since he kills her with his heat vision. Vought first keeps her alive, but her ultimate fate is terrible. Stormfront decides to take her own life after understanding Homelander will never return her sentiments, therefore closing her own chapter in The Boys.