Is Black Noir a clone of Homelander?

After assaulting Hughie Campbell in Herogasm, Noir is revealed in the following volume to be a clone of Homelander created to kill and replace him if he ever went rogue.

Is it Black Noir or Homelander?

In The Boys comics, however, it's not Soldier Boy who kills Homelander — it's the silent, but lethal Black Noir. In a twist, Black Noir in the comics is actually a clone of Homelander who was framing the Supe for crimes Noir had committed.

What did Black Noir do Homelander?

Ironically, it's Black Noir who manages to kill Homelander in the comics. Not only that, but he managed to break Homelander in several bouts of psychological warfare, penetrating Homelander's wounded ego far more than anyone else could. In many ways, the comic version of Black Noir is far worse than Homelander.

What did Black Noir do to frame Homelander?

He grew increasingly more psychotic as he waited to fulfill his purpose. Black Noir then decided to fabricate his own situation, by framing Homelander for various crimes, including rape and cannibalism. This made Homelander lose his mind and start a Superhero uprising.

Is Black Noir black?

Season 2 confirmed Noir was a Black man underneath the mask, and also hinted towards some horrific facial injury. Meanwhile, The Boys Presents: Diabolical surprisingly confirmed Noir was Vought's most popular hero in the years immediately before Homelander debuted.

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Is Billy Butcher a supe?

The fact that Billy Butcher is now a supe is also a trigger. But, what exactly our heroes and anti-heroes need to worry about this time? One thing's certain, the third installment has new supes, new battles and a lot more bloodshed. We know that its previous season ended with the death of Stormfront and Becca Butcher.

Does Hughie get powers?

Powers and abilities

In the show, Hughie gains the power of teleportation, accelerated healing, and superhuman strength after taking a temporary variant of Compound V, however he is only able to teleport himself and not his clothes, leaving him naked when he rematerialises.

Does Homelander eat a baby?

The most horrifying kill by Homelander in The Boys' comic book is likely too brutal and gruesome to appear on the television series. In issue #40, Homelander's past as a hero is revealed, as he is seen ripping apart and feasting on actual people - including a baby.

Why does Black Noir not speak?

In the comics: He is a slightly more powerful clone of Homelander that Vought created to kill him if it ever became necessary. That's why he has to hide his face and isn't allowed to talk. He also is not allowed to use the more obvious powers that he shares with Homelander ie flying, laser eyes etc.

Does Black Noir get killed?

He was later brutally shot to death by the Military and The Butcher, and killed when Billy ripped a chunk of his brain out after ripping his skull with his crowbar.

Does Soldier Boy fight Homelander?

In the rubble, the long-awaited faceoff happens: a battle between Homelander and Soldier Boy, with Butcher and eventually Hughie coming in to assist. The Boys is often so focused on satire and world-building that straightforward superhero battles are few and far between.

Who is Soldier Boy in the boys?

Jensen Ackles debuted this season as vintage supe Soldier Boy, who Starr says "spearheads" the themes of toxic masculinity that showrunner Eric Kripke wanted to explore this season.

Is Black Noir weaker than Homelander?

Still, while Black Noir may have beaten Homelander in as straight of a one-on-one fight as fans could ever have hoped for, he's injured badly enough that Butcher, whose strength and durability is enhanced in the comics, is able to finish the job with the help of a team of marines and some heavy ordnance.

Who is stronger than Homelander?

There's one character on The Boys who could potentially end Homelander's reign of terror - his own son.

Is Ryan stronger than Homelander?

Powers and Abilities

Superhuman Strength: Ryan is strong enough to be able to shove Homelander to the ground, albeit when he was enraged, he is also stronger than humans.

What is Homelander's secret?

The company's cover story for the Homelander is that he is an alien who landed in the United States as an infant, much like Superman. In reality, he was grown in a secret laboratory, the progeny of genetic material taken from Stormfront, who was injected with Compound V while still a member of the Hitler Youth.

Is Hughie mom a supe?

The Boys has already laid the groundwork for Hughie's mom to be revealed as a supe in season 3. Way back in the season 2 premiere, Hughie suggests that he could be like Harry Potter or John Conner (or Katniss Everdeen), the person no one thinks is awesome, but turns out to be a hero.

What are Homelanders weaknesses?

Homelander's Real Weakness Is That He Craves Love & Adoration. Homelander is a vile and twisted character who comes alive in the public eye. Deep down, he's a true villain, but, whenever cameras are filming and people are watching, he does his best impression of a bright and hopeful hero.

What is Black Noir's super power?

Silent, stealthy, and enigmatic, Black Noir is The Seven's superpowered ninja. His super strength and heightened senses are matched only by his proficiency in the martial arts. Criminals run in terror at the mere mention of his name.

Is Black Noir meant to be Batman?

According to Mitchell, Black Noir is indeed the Dark Knight of The Seven "in shape and form and in style and appearance," but that's only the baseline for the Supe, who also creates "his own archetype," the actor added. "I think that is something really cool as we go on with the show, what we'll discover about Noir.

What was on Black Noir's note?

Covering for his comrade, Black Noir snaps the neck of the remaining survivor. (Did we mention these superheroes aren't that heroic?) Completely unfazed after murdering an innocent civilian, Black Noir whips out a notepad, writes something quickly, and shows it to Homelander.

Is Frenchie a supe?

Finding the Supe-Terrorist

Frenchie and the boys hide with a gang, the (Clarkson Avenue) Haitian Kings. There, Frenchie deals with gang business and helps the Female in teaching her to write English.

Does Billy Butcher get powers?

After hallucinating a conversation with mortal enemy Homelander (Anthony Starr), in which the superhero mocks him for wanting to become like those he hates, Butcher takes the serum, which gives him super strength and the ability to shoot lasers from his eyes, just like Homelander.

Why is he called mother's milk?

Mother's Milk's mysterious codename was given to him due to the fact that the Compound V in his body forced him to continuing nursing from his mother at a bizarrely advanced age, possibly even to the present.