When one talks about the most popular shows airing right now that have been topical for all the right reasons, then it goes without saying that The Boys would be included in this conversation at some point or the other. After all, the fact of the matter is a combination of a great story, brilliant characters, and an eerily familiar has turned The Boys into a must-watch for pretty much anyone who is sick and tired of how popular superhero culture has become.
Speaking of the characters, there's one particular hero in The Boys who might not have that much screen time but has still captivated audiences whenever he's been a focal part of the show. This character is none other than Black Noir, and fans of The Boys' comics will be more than aware of the power this man wields. The odd glimpses we've caught of this member in action is proof enough of just how powerful he is, and he's definitely a force to be reckoned with indeed. For people who are extremely curious about this character, here are ten facts about Black Noir that most people have absolutely no clue about.
Black Noir, Homelander, and A-Train Harass Starlight In The Comics, Not The Deep
The Deep is the sleazeball that ends up taking advantage of Starlight's naivety in the show, but the comics take this a step further when it comes to the sheer disturbing nature of this scenario.
It the comics, The Deep is a stand-up guy... in comparison to the rest of The Seven, at least. In fact, it's actually the trio of Black Noir, Homelander, and A-Train that harass Starlight instead.
He's A Clone Of Homelander In The Comics
Black Noir is easily one of the most interesting characters in the comics because of the role he plays in the main story.
For starters, he's actually a clone of Homelander who ends up doing some rather shady stuff under the guise of the All-American Hero, which leads to the next point on this list...
He Pretty Much Gaslit Homelander Into Believing That He's A Psychopath In The Comics
Homelander isn't exactly the greatest guy in the comics — not by a long shot — but even he pales in comparison to the horrible things that his counterpart does in the show.
In the comics, it's actually Black Noir who does most of the horrible things that Homelander is blamed for, including Becca's defilement... and a ton of other gruesome things that are too messed up to even mention. This is done in a bid to convince Homelander that he really is a psychopath.
He's Supposed To Be Homelander's Killswitch In The Comics
Black Noir is easily one of the most powerful heroes in the comics, and one need only understand the importance of this role to understand why this is the case.
Black Noir is essentially supposed to be the hero that subdues Homelander if the latter even went berserk — something that Black Noir himself was coaxing him into with his actions.
His Name is Pretty Redundant
While this might be a small thing in hindsight, it's hard not to point out the ludicrous nature of Black Noir's name.
Given the fact that Noir in French also means "black", this means that Black Noir pretty much went ahead with the idea of being named "Black Black".
He's Surprisingly Lively And Emotional
While he's one of the more serious and psychotic heroes in the comics, Black Noir is surprisingly emotive in the show. There are times when he's shown sadness, such as when the sperm whale is speared by The Boys.
Aside from this, he also drinks from a straw, plays the piano, sleeps during meetings, and even cries after the secret to Compound V is leaked to the press.
He Has A Habit Of Drinking Green Tea
A rather odd fact about Black Noir that most people definitely don't know about was revealed during a promotional video of The Seven that was shot by Vought.
According to this video, Black Noir has a habit of setting up a Japanese tea ceremony to drink green tea, which is just the most unexpected hobby that someone in the show could have.
For Someone Who Prioritizes Stealth, His Infiltrations Have Been Quite Obvious
During the episode when Black Noir is stalking The Boys, the viewers finally get a glimpse of the Supe's infiltration capabilities, which are certainly quite... loud.
Not only is he spotted almost instantly by Butcher, but he also triggers all the traps in the house that The Boys set for him. That's not exactly expected of someone who's supposed to be the stealthiest member of The Seven.
The Actor Who Plays Black Noir Actually Has A Tree Nut Allergy
The idea of a powerful hero like Black Noir having an allergy to Black Noir sounds absolutely ridiculous... and yet, that's exactly what turns out to be the case.
The inspiration for this idea was actually from the real-life tree nut allergy that Nathan Mitchell — the actor who plays the role of Black Noir — has. It's quite a neat addition, and definitely an interesting tidbit for anyone that's looking into this character.
Black Noir's Allergy Was Foreshadowed Early On In The Show
For all the people that think Black Noir's tree nut allergy was a MacGuffin that came out of nowhere, one need only look at a previous episode to realize that this allergy was already hinted at way before.
In Episode 4 of Season 2, there's a scene where Black Noir is offered a candy bar by a Vought employee... only for him to vehemently refuse the offer and even tell said employee to throw the candy bar in the trash. At the time, this seemed like a bit of an overreaction. However, with the revelation of this allergy, we can understand why Black Noir was so averse to anything that could possibly have tree nuts in it.