When The Boys TV show launched on Amazon Prime, many comics fans noticed disparities in storytelling. However, there was an immense change in one character, Black Noir. People pointed out that his character was radically different from that of the comics, and oh boy, were they right.
The Boys comics introduced wild acts of depravity committed by heroes and showed just how vile and evil they can become. It also poked at societal rottenness and depicted how people in power exploit the law to their advantage. Today, we will see 10 shocking Black Noir secrets from the comics.
- Key Takeaways
- Black Noir Started Billy Butcher’s Feud With the Seven
- He is Stronger than Homelander
- He And Homelander Share a Damning Secret
- He Ends It All
- Black Noir is Far Worse Than You Thought
- The Reason for His Actions
- Black Noir’s Weaknesses
- He Is Mostly Mute
- He Is the Primary Antagonist
- Billy Butcher Kills Him In The End
- Conclusion
Key Takeaways
- As The Boys TV series continues to shock viewers worldwide with its incredibly wild scenes, many people will wonder, can they take it any further than it already is? The answer to that is yes, and this is because the series is mild compared to The Boys comics.
- After debuting in 2006, The Boys comics rose to popularity as it seemed to parody beloved superheroes in the media.
- This work of fiction rejected the idea of purely good heroes who fought for justice and purity, and it changed everyone’s perspective, showing them how heroes would most likely act if they existed in the real world.
- Black Noir’s actions in the comics make him the vilest of The Seven.
Black Noir Started Billy Butcher’s Feud With the Seven
In The Boys TV series, Black Noir is a relatively calm person who barely speaks and does what Homelander wants. However, in the comics, he is a vile person. He is so terrible that he begins Billy Butcher’s feud with The Seven.
That’s right, Black Noir was the one who assaulted and led to Becca Butcher, Billy’s wife’s death. He even took things further by framing Homelander for the vile act.
Why? One may ask, well, keep reading to find the answer.
He is Stronger than Homelander
In the TV show, Homelander is so strong that no other superhero measures to him. His powers are so outrageous that everyone shrieks when he speaks and hopes they won’t die.
However, in the comics, the leader of The Seven isn’t the mightiest superhero. That title goes to Black Noir.
Yes, in the comics, Black Noir is so powerful that he can fight the members of The Seven and take them out. He can also take on The Boys all at once and still win.
He And Homelander Share a Damning Secret
You must have been waiting to learn why Black Noir seems so OP in the comics. Well, here’s the secret: He’s Homelander’s clone.
After Vought-American created their strongest hero, they were paranoid of his sheer power and started a project of cloning Homelander and injecting the clone with Stormfront’s DNA. The resulting superhero became Vought’s kill switch, Black Noir.
Because he was enhanced, Black Noir was stronger than Homelander. He was also able to frame the leader of The Seven for many crimes because he looked exactly like him; this included assaulting Becca Butcher.
He Ends It All
Many people who hate Homelander must be wondering, when does he eventually die? Though we don’t have that answer for the TV series, we know what happens to him in the comics.
At the end of everything, Billy confronts Homelander, who is confused about why the leader of The Boys hates him so much. Billy explains what he did to his wife, but the leader of The Seven knew he couldn’t have committed such an act. Then, Black Noir comes in and reveals he orchestrated everything.
Furious at how Black Noir tarnished his image and ruined his life, Homelander attacks him. However, the resulting fight ends in his death. That’s right, in the comics, Black Noir kills the world’s number-one superhero, Homelander.
Black Noir is Far Worse Than You Thought
If you have reached this point, you know that Black Noir is the vilest person in The Boys comics. However, just how vile is he? Well, his list of crimes includes sexually assaulting Becca Butcher, Hughie, and Starlight, eating a baby out of boredom, and framing Homelander for multiple atrocities, including killing innocent people. With his list of crimes, Vought would have been better off not wanting to create a Homelander kill switch.
The Reason for His Actions
After learning what Black Noir did, one may wonder about his motivation and ask: Why did he commit all these atrocities? The answer is simple: He lacked purpose.
Unlike the TV show, Homelander wasn’t super evil as he didn’t want to take over the world or destroy it. Because Black Noir was to stop the leader of The Seven, he needed a purpose; this led to him framing Homelander and driving him insane. He eventually completed his one task, killing the mightiest superhuman.
Black Noir’s Weaknesses
In the comics, Black Noir has many powers, including super strength, heat vision, and speed. However, his primary weakness was not physical in any sense. Black Noir’s major disadvantage was his mental instability. He was almost unstoppable in every aspect except his mind, just like Homelander.
He Is Mostly Mute
Black Noir doesn’t speak throughout the comics like in the series. He did so to hide the fact he was Homelander’s clone. His making the conscious decision to be mute must have been one of the contributing factors to his mental decay. Noir eventually talks when explaining his actions to Billy and Homelander in the end; this is the first time he speaks.
He Is the Primary Antagonist
With all said about Black Noir, it should no longer surprise anyone that he was the main antagonist in the comics. After committing and framing Homelander for all his vile acts, the leader of The Seven sees the deeds and has a mental breakdown as he is unable to disprove the vile actions committed were not by him. He essentially ran mad due to Noir’s actions.
Billy Butcher Kills Him In The End
After Black Noir reveals he was responsible for all the atrocities Homelander thought he committed, a fight ensues, leaving the leader of The Seven dead. Though Noir wins, the fight weakens him and gives Billy Bucher the chance to kill him.
Conclusion
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