Black Noir II

Character from The Boys by Eric Kripke

The replacement Black Noir — a new Supe put in the old suit after Homelander killed the original, desperate to prove himself while wearing a dead man's mask.

The new Noir is chatty where the original was silent — he talks too much, tries too hard, and is visibly terrified of Homelander in a way the brain-damaged original never was. He's playing a role he wasn't built for, wearing a dead man's identity, and everyone on the team knows it. Vought replaced Black Noir the way a corporation replaces any asset — same brand, different product. The new Noir is the show's commentary on how Supes are interchangeable to Vought, and how wearing the mask doesn't make you the person who wore it before.

Appearance

Same matte black tactical suit and featureless mask as the original Black Noir. Physically different underneath — younger, less scarred — but the mask erases all individuality by design. Moves with trained precision but lacks the original's eerie supernatural grace.

Also known as: Black Noir II, New Noir, Noir

What They Know

• Was selected by Vought to replace the original Black Noir after Homelander killed him
• Has enhanced strength and combat abilities but is notably less formidable than the original
• Lives in constant fear of Homelander — knowing his predecessor was killed for keeping a secret
• Tries to emulate the original's silent, menacing persona but can't maintain it under pressure

Connections

• replacement_for — black_noir
• member_of — homelander
• based_at — vought_tower

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