Black Noir Scars Origin Raises A Big Question About His Powers
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Boys season 3, episode 7!
The origin of Black Noir scars in The Boys season 3 raises a big question about how his healing powers actually work. As one of the main members of The Seven, Black Noir is always lurking in the story of Prime Video's superhero show. However, much of his backstory and character still remain a mystery. The Boys season 3 has shown Black Noir heal from his nut-induced coma from season 2 and return to being an active member of the team. However, the arrival of his old Payback team leader Soldier Boy also brought the silent Supe to go off the grid.
In addition to Black Noir's role in working with Homelander to protect The Seven and Vought in the present day, The Boys season 3 includes new revelations about his past. Flashbacks have shown Black Noir working with Payback and helping orchestrate the team's betrayal of Soldier Boy. The Boys season 3, episode 7 confirms this was not Black Noir's decision alone, as Vought CEO Stan Edgar proposed the attack and handing Vought's biggest Supe to the Russians. It is through flashbacks like these and Black Noir's cartoon imagination that the origins of his facial scars that left him unable to talk were shown.
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The Boys season 3 reveals that Black Noir's scars come from his fight with Soldier Boy in 1984, as Jensen Ackles' character burns his face on the hood of a car. This is followed by Soldier Boy repeatedly bashing Black Noir's head, with even part of his brain coming out according to the imaginary cartoon depiction of these events. However, viewers will likely wonder why Black Noir's healing powers have not helped him recover from these injuries. He has healed from a variety of
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