Is The Boys' New Black Noir Stronger Than the Original? This Scene Provides The Answer
The Boys season 4 has brought us a brand new Black Noir, and we're all wondering how this new version stacks up to the original member of The Seven. So, let's dive into this epic showdown!
The New Black Noir Can Fly
In the thrilling episode 7 of The Boys Season 4, we witness a terrifying new ability of the replacement Black Noir – he can fly! Although he's sporting the same iconic costume, the guy under the mask is actually just an actor hired by The Seven to cover up Homelander's murder of the original Black Noir. This new Noir may be more interested in acting, but the ever-present threat of Homelander forces him to do some pretty awful things.
The scene unfolds with Black Noir joining forces with The Deep to take on The Boys in their office. At first, everything seems pretty standard with Butcher battling Black Noir, but things take a horrifying turn when the new Noir starts levitating above the ground. This is a direct payoff to Noir's previous line about his role preventing him from using his flying powers. And let's be real, this reveal makes the new Noir way scarier than we thought!
Both Black Noirs Share Similar Powers
While the new Black Noir's flying ability definitely gives him an edge, both versions share some similar superpowers. Both Black Noirs primarily rely on super strength and durability, allowing them to trade blows with characters like Starlight and Homelander without getting instantly crushed.
We haven't seen the full extent of the new Black Noir's abilities yet, but he takes some seriously brutal hits from Butcher in their episode 7 fight and shrugs them off like nothing. That's a pretty good sign that he's almost as strong as the original.
However, the original Black Noir might have some powers the new one is missing. One of Black Noir's most valuable abilities was his healing factor, allowing him to bounce back from almost any injury (except for, you know, that deadly punch from Homelander). The new Black Noir hasn't shown this ability yet, but it's possible he has it and The Boys just haven't revealed it yet.
The Original Black Noir Had Superior Technique
Even though both Black Noirs have similar powers, the original version had way better technique. The original Black Noir had spent decades honing his skills as an assassin, from his time with Payback to his years with The Seven. He was one of the most dangerous members of The Seven, with years of training making him a silent killer who excelled in the shadows.
The new Black Noir has the potential to be as good as the original, but his skills are still far behind. While the new Black Noir is a supe, he's not a seasoned Superhero. He'd rather be an actor. Because of that, killing and using his superpowers are new things for the replacement Black Noir, making him less skilled than the original Black Noir.
Conclusion
The new Black Noir might be able to fly and just as strong, but his lack of experience and the original Black Noir's superior technique make it clear that the original was the stronger fighter. The new Black Noir is a force to be reckoned with, but he still has a lot to learn before he can truly match the original's legacy.
