He never speaks but is apparently very in touch with his emotions as he was shown to be very distraught with the revelation that he and all the other supes weren't born with their powers causing him to sob through his mask.

Can Black Noir talk in the show?

During Payback's fight against Soldier Boy, Black Noir received catastrophic brain injuries that left him both unable to verbally communicate and saddled with bizarre hallucinations of cartoon animals.

Why does Black Noir stop talking?

Amidst an attack on their camp by Nicaraguan and Russian soldiers, Noir led Payback in cornering and attacking Soldier Boy. They eventually succeeded in subduing him, though not before Soldier Boy left Noir permanently disfigured, mute, and brain damaged.

Does Black Noir ever reveal his face?

There's a very good reason we never hear Black Noir speak, nor see his face. His secret identity is at the heart of one of the biggest plot twists in the comic series. Black Noir is actually a clone of Homelander. If and when we finally see his face, he'll most likely be played by Antony Starr.

Is Black Noir actually mute?

He was a mute, darkly-costumed superhero and a member of The Seven. Silent, stealthy, and enigmatic, Black Noir was The Seven's superpowered ninja. His super strength and heightened senses were matched only by his proficiency in the martial arts. Criminals ran in terror at the mere mention of his name.

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Is Black Noir immortal?

Black Noir's powers do not include invincibility or immortality. But he does possess longevity and regenerative healing. These abilities could have allowed him to survive Homelander's attack in Season 3.

Who is Black Noir scared of?

Noir's animated animal pals get him to face his Soldier Boy fears by re-creating the event that made him so completely terrified of Soldier Boy in the first place, a day when Soldier Boy beat him up after he stood up to him, as well as the nearly fatal attack Soldier Boy made on Noir the day he led Payback in ...

Who is Starlight a parody of?

Starlight is based of a pair of DC female superheroes: Her appearance, especially her original costume, is based on Mary Marvel, where as her abilities are based on Stargirl.

Why didn't Black Noir heal?

It is also possible that losing part of his brain fighting Soldier Boy limited what he can come back from. Otherwise, Vought might have put a limit on Black Noir's healing just in case they needed to take him down and his nut allergy would not do the trick.

Does Kimiko ever talk?

The Boys Series

At a young age, Kenji, along with his older sister, Kimiko, were abducted by the Shining Light Liberation Army. Their parents were killed and they were forced to join the army. After that, Kimiko stopped talking altogether and she formed a secret sign language with her younger brother to communicate.

Why is Black Noir so weak in the show?

Black Noir is deathly allergic to nuts in The Boys series.

Queen Maeve utilizes this weakness to save Starlight when Black Noir tries to stop her from escaping. Queen Maeve shoves a bar of Almond Joy in Black Noir's mouth causing him to collapse instantly.

How is Black Noir so old?

While it is possible he ages normally, Black Noir has a healing factor, a power that typically slows aging in various superhero comics. In The Boys, supes aren't born with their powers. Instead, they gain them when they take a dose of Compound V.

What is Black Noir's superpower?

In the comics, Black Noir is a long-time member of the Seven, almost always shown in silhouette with his face obscured. His powers include super strength and supposed skills as a pilot. He is stronger than even Homelander; Mother's Milk states he can "[...] bench a dozen Mack trucks".

Who is Black Noir a parody of?

Batman (DC)

While his story in the comics showed he was not really much like Batman at all, Black Noir in The Boys is clearly supposed to be the Batman to Homelander's Superman. While Homelander is the face of America for the team, Black Noir stays in the shadows.

Who is stronger than Homelander?

Neither of them would hold back in a fight! However, Omni-Man is clearly more powerful than Homelander. While Homelander has other abilities such as heat-vision that Omni-Man doesn't, he still lacks in other areas. Nolan Grayson aka Omni-Man is a part of the Viltrumite race, who are known for their extended lifespans.

Who is Soldier Boy a parody of?

A serum-enhanced super-soldier, originating in WWII, with a patriotic theme and a clean-cut, morally superior persona — it's pretty clear that Soldier Boy is an exaggerated parody of Captain America.

Who is Lamplighter a parody of?

Lamplighter is a parody of Marvel's Pyro. Shawn Ashmore, the actor who plays Lamplighter in season 2, previously played Iceman in 20th Century Fox's X-Men franchise, making his appearance in The Boys a meta-joke, as his powers on The Boys are the opposite of his powers on X-Men.

Who is Billy Butcher a parody of?

Billy Butcher was designed as a parody of Punisher, a character that series creator Garth Ennis had written for nine years, prior to creating The Boys. Both characters are family men who become violent, unhinged vigilantes who allow their constant thirst for revenge to take them over completely.

What kills Black Noir?

In the finale, released on Prime Video on Thursday night, Homelander (Antony Starr) ruthlessly killed Black Noir by shoving his hand through his chest and ripping out his organs. "I don't think we walked into the finale knowing we were gonna do it," Kripke said.

Why did Black Noir go insane?

He had several enemies, such as Coagula, Sexface, and an unnamed naked girl who is a spoof of Poison Ivy. Eventually, Black Noir went insane due to not being able to complete the mission, and being forced to reside and interact with his target.

Is Black Noir actually a good guy?

Black Noir is one of the two main antagonists (alongside Homelander) of the exploitation comic series The Boys. He is a clone of the superhero, Homelander that was created by Nazis and Vought-American to supervise Homelander and make sure he didn't go insane.

Is Black Noir mentally ill?

Mental Illness: His unstable mind causes him to lose control and reveal his true colors. This eventually leads to his downfall at the hands of Butcher and the military after being greatly weakened by Homelander. Obsession: Black Noir has an uncontrollable desire of fulfilling his purpose of killing Homelander.

Could Black Noir return?

Black Noir's Return in Season 4

Despite the brutal demise of Black Noir in Season 3, the enigmatic character is set to make a return in The Boys Season 4.

Why can t Black Noir take off his mask?

Soldier Boy abuses and bullies Black Noir mercilessly, and he's forbidden by Stan Edgar (Giancarlo Esposito) from taking off his mask, as it's believed that a black superhero was not financially viable.