This caused him to cross paths with vigilantes like Black Lightning and Blue Devil. Tobias Whale is opposed by the vigilante Jean-Paul Valley and the stranded playboy Bruce Wayne. The murder happened during a press conference attack by the 100, hence it was never linked to Tobias. Whale is an albino African American, and he flanks himself with two white henchmen. Can we just have a thread for the best of Tobias whale? Its a perfect fit. Tobias eventually gets arrested by the Freeland Police Department after an anonymous tip. I know Im the bad guy, but I enjoy creating this necessity for something good., Another topic hell highlight: Albinism, which both the rapper known as Krondon and his character live with. [4], When he breaks out of prison some months later, he teams up with Syonide II in order to distribute a new highly addictive drug. Whale appears in the live-action Arrowverse series Black Lightning, portrayed by Marvin "Krondon" Jones III. Donald Trump said that Dr. There's also Lala (a charismatic William Catlett), a former student at . Actor: Black Lightning. A black man with white skin, thick lips and pale hair doesn't fit either on end of the spectrum. Tobias Whale is on the precipice of achieving everything he has worked for. "I wanted to do a really fearsome villain and killer whales -- Moby Dick -- popped into my head," Isabella said. Publication history. He made Lala docile with the phrase, "The devil deals the card" and sent him to Proctor by implanting a bomb in him. Tobias appointed a gunman, stabbing him in the hand to assert fear over him. [But I can be] a bad guy too, thats in me and vice versa we all do that. Tobias has been . Tobias Whale was the leader of The 100 and the arch nemesis of Black Lightning. At least, I think theres still Lala. He brings in Lala, who was revealed to be resurrected by him. When he started acting, Jones III knew that the odds were against him. Kings dream is our dream. Working withthe A.S.A. In the same manner that Bane took Venom in the DC comics. In a perfect act of persuasion, Tobias told Ana: "You only have guns because the bad guy have them, why not get powers['?" The Pierces have excelled against increasingly worse odds, and their triumph is more or less assured. I had to accept it. And while we havent seen much of a hint of how this might play out in the TV version,Tobias could also be working with Syonide to distribute a highly addictive drug to the people of Freeland which will be another way he and Black Lightning are connected. "He's combated all that and rose to the top of the food chain. So in the latest iterations of the comic books, Tobias does not have albinism. But Tobias' loathing of black people for how they've treated him allows Jones III to publicly purge feelings in what is probably the most cathartic role on TV. Will Be Examined in Further Detail in the TV Show. And if you are anything like us, you found yourself thinking "Did Tobias just say 'darkie' on prime time TV on The CW?!" Copyright 2023 ComicBook.com. "It's dealing with the truths and the realities that you may deal with of substance in your own life. Jones III handled it with grace. "So that's where Tobias Whale came from." Later that night, Tobias attended 555. And, Isabella said, "I promised this fan that somewhere along the line I would create an albino superhero to even the score.". It is the American Dream from his golf course, one morning after he needed to say that he definitely isnt racistperhaps the least racist person ever interviewed. "People actually kidnap random albinos, cut them up, grind their bones and sell it as magic dust?" To succeed in the NFL, hell need to be an outlier among outliers. Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes Get Cozy at Rangers Game. [3] Having a newspaper article about his corruption written by Alvin Pierce, he approached Alvin in his home, having him held down and stuffing his mouth with shredded bits of his article, killing him. I had to say wait a minute now, as much as Im a nice guy I just play a bad guy on TV. I really tried to see it for him, but he couldnt take out Jefferson when mans was having a blackout. The Big Moment follows that, the one youve heard most about and likely watched a few times, if youve heard anything about this show. As the War for Freeland gets international press coverage, Tobias watches television and, when the nurse's mother brings him food, he calls her "ma". Tobias was born on April 20, 1946, to Eldridge and an unnamed woman. Regardless, should Jones be able to live up to the hype, it seems safe to say that Whale on Black Lightning will be something to see. That's what I'm hoping happens: That there's a great conversation. Original multiverseThe 100 (formerly)New multiverseThe 100 (formerly)Shadow Board (formerly) Were able to create escapism and make sure we are focused on growth as a people. He was also generous enough to take in Syonide and raise her as his own. Whale is unaware that Wayne is secretly Batman. she says to Tobias, a black man who has white skin because of his albinism. There's a seminal, seismic moment in Black Lightning's Episode 4 ("Black Jesus") when crime boss Lady Eve (Jill Scott) summons her underling Tobias Whale (Marvin "Krondon" Jones III) in for a meeting after a major f--up. ), #BlackLightning #GetLit pic.twitter.com/CtQQHPn0pi. Because of their lack of melanin, people with albinism -- preferred over "albino people" -- face greater sensitivity to sun exposure, with skin cancer a serious risk. I am glad that Gambi has brought Lauren into the fold, even if their relationship feels shallow. Regardless, Whales lack of superpowers is interesting that it could help Black Lightnin gbecome a grittier TV show than the rest of DC Comicss TV offerings. "Basically, he was a human whale. [Editor's Note: This article was originally posted after the premiere of Black Lightning, and since we've only learned a little more about Tobias since then, we're bringing back our explainer]. headquarters along with Khalil and Syonide. Plus, actor Marvin "Krondon" Jones III shares some of his insights on playing the crime lord. Later on, after Lala was arrested for the murder of Lawanda White, Tobias entered his jail cell with the help of some corrupt police officers. Black Lightning: Who Is the Villain Tobias Whale? Home universe Hailing from the DC Comics setting, Tobias Whale is the nemesis of Black Lightning, who was one of the first black superheroes of note in mainstream superhero comics. Black Lightning possesses a number of lightning-themed powers, but the same cannot be said for his nemesis. :). I think that thats why, with a character like a Tobias Whale, who also has Albinism, I was able to create a world and a back story for him. And she hates metas to an unhealthy extent. He puts faith in her, and she rises to that by capturing Red, and showing Freeland who Chief Lopez really isan anti-meta bigot. According to Jefferson, Tobias is 6 feet tall. An animal lover, Philip also has a pet giraffe called Refu. The greatest handicap they face however, is simply the ignorance of other people -- the kind that leads to stares or tactless questions like DJ Envy's. Anissa and Jeffersons back-and-forth is a good moment: two people reaching the exhaustion that comes after exasperation, one young, one old, and neither wrong. But theres more happening there than with a typical gangster villain. [8], Tobias was later healed by the A.S.A. Tobias Whale ruled over the city of Freeland with an iron fist until he murdered journalist Alvin Pierce. There's a seminal, seismic moment in Black Lightning's Episode 4 ("Black Jesus") when crime boss Lady Eve summons her underling Tobias Whale (Marvin "Krondon" Jones III) in for a meeting after a . "Salim's [co-creator and showrunner Salim Akil] take that his self-loathing is very accurate." Fueled by anger due to the abuse he received for being an albino in an African-American community, by his father in particular, he worked his way to the top of the citys criminal underworld as the leader of his gang The 100 as well as a high-ranking position in the city council. Theres also Lala (a charismatic William Catlett), a former student at Garfield High who has since made himself a boss, so to speak. It was too late in the show to fully explore new relationships, but Im all for happy endings wherever we can get them.I am going into the season finale feeling safe, which isnt the most exciting place to be. The killing was accidental since Jefferson often had a no-kill policy like Bruce Wayne. In DC Comics, Tobias Whale is an albino African-American crime lord and the archenemy of Black Lightning. After seemingly having killed Black Lightning, he is forced to take action again after the superhero returns a decade later. He has fought Black Lightning on several occasions with nothing but his bare hands. The whole shtick is very thoughts and prayers, but instead of thoughts and prayers around a specific tragedy, its a loose and pliant concern for peace, in general, on earth. They buy him out and make him the CEO of Kord Enterprises which has become a front for Intergang's criminal activities. Marvin "Krondon" Jones III She implores him to fix the situation, and goes for the jugular. Tobias is not just a violent criminal who perpetually exploits and endangers Freeland, he is also a Black man who is anti-Blackdangerous as hell. Black Lightning airs on Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. ET/PT, following new episodes of The Flash on The CW. He returned home, revealing to Tori that he'd gone to see Gambi. Writers on the whole seem obsessed with redemption, but like in real life, there is no ctrl+z for past behavior. Tobias apologized to Eve by giving her money and in return, Eve let her know aboutReverend Jeremiah Holt's protest against the 100. Tobias Whale (April 20, 1946 [1] - 2021) was the most notorious crime boss in Freeland as well as the archnemesis of Black Lightning. Something that should make him that much more fleshed-out and thus that much more interesting. American media, from film to TV to advertising and on, overwhelmingly defines male sexiness as "blond hair and blue eyes," or perhaps tall, dark and handsome. I'm so excited.". Despite his penchant for violence, what made Tobias a great villain was his intelligence. Hes 48, he wears a knee brace, hes tired, and hes flustered. He often refers to them with stereotypes and racial slurs. Tobias wasn't so sure but he got to find out by making up with Lady Eve. He has quite a taste for crime and . Thanks for reading! Like Black Lightning himself, Tobias Whale doesnt have a huge comic presence, so the TV series can pretty much take the character in whatever direction they choose. ", Jill Scott as Lady Eve, Marvin "Krondon" Jones III as Tobias, Black Lightning, Lady Eve's threat is a classic tactic from the crime boss playbook: play psychological games, inflict terror without actual violence. Were it not for Jefferson's intervention, Freeland's police officers would have achieved their missions. Though the mutilation and murder Lady Eve alludes to isn't as prevalent in the West, Marvin Jones III knows firsthand that people with albinism are not immune to emotional torture. The moment Black Lightning has been working towards ever since he returned to a life of crimefighting has finally arrived -- his nemesis, Tobias Whale, was finally arrested for the murder of his father, Alvin Pierce. As they attempted to escape, Tori was shot, with the bullet also penetrating Tobias, escaping without his sister. TheBlackbird Funeral Parlor owner took offense when Lala killed Lawanda White. Wrapping Up The Challenge: Ride or Dies With Winner Tori Deal, Vanderpump Rules Episode 10, Plus the Season Finale of The Real Housewives of Miami, The Biggest Questions About the Seasons Stretch Run, KDs Suns Debut, Load Management, and Five-Year Anniversary of the Rockets-Clippers Tunnel Debacle. For people who've been practically invisible on TV for so long, even a baby step is a giant leap forward and Jones III has hopes that Tobias, despicable as he is, ushers in some understanding. ", Jones III can easily mine his own experiences to inform Tobias' humanity. Race is an important partof Black Lightnings story, but Tobias looks didnt originate with the TV show. But the finale should make a strong statement one way or the other. As a child, he preferred watching movies like Goodfellas and North By Northwest instead of Home Alone. Not long after, Tobias was sent an envelope full of dust, calling back to a prior conversation with Lady Eve and her references to ritualistic grinding up of albinos. Tobias promises the nurse that his father dies valiantly and his mother will not be harmed if he takes Tobias to where the Meta-humans of Markovia are hidden. "[Tobias] obviously doesn't like black people," Isabella told TV Guide. [3], Over nine years later, Tobias was the leader of The 100. Despite the fact that he had a tracker inside Khalil, Tobias tasked his former lover Giselle Cutter with huntingKhalil down. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. But ironically, in a comic all about race, Tobias's inception had nothing to do with race at all. It is the American Dream, doubled as a drama about being black in 2018, The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 1 Deep Dive, A Secret Laundromat Meetup, New Jersey Episode 4, and Potomac Reunion Part 2, The Mandalorian, the Martnez Rule, and the Any Given Sunday Speech. Published by on October 31, 2021. Here are five things that you may or may not have known about Tobias Whale: Sometimes, Whale is called the Great White Whale as a nickname of sorts. headquarters, Tobias decides to kill Martin Proctor. Earth-TUD5 People with albinism have been practically nonexistent on TV; one exception was a 1994 episode of, Jones III can easily mine his own experiences to inform Tobias' humanity. Created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden, the character made his first appearance in Black Lightning #1 (April 1977). One that you can neither stop nor defend yourself from. Tobias Whale is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. That consistency pays off here, because he is a true villain. of the Freeland area, asked him to pay him back by bringing him Black Lightning alive. Partly about when she decided to protest (on the night of a big Garfield High fundraiser), partly about the overturned cars and smashed windows hed seen on the news. While attempting to assassinate the reverend, Black Lighting appeared, and thus, Tobias was able to confirm that the hero that had been presumed dead was indeed alive. There, you have a single dad raising two beautiful daughters, who also have superpowers. Tobias is shown to be ruthless and has little tolerance for failure. Whats different about the Sixers this year? Aware of Todd's intelligence, Tobias approached him and made him an offer. Case in point: the 2012 interview Jones III did. "Whale" is a clear reference to his last name, but the rest of the nickname comes from his physical appearance. Not because Im on the outside and intellectually observing them, no, I relate to them because I have them in me, they innately fall somewhere. From the time Jefferson first appeared, Tobias knew he'd face off against the star metahuman a couple of times. Powered by a serum that grants him enhanced strength and longevity, which has given him decades of experience, Tobias was one of the most dangerous criminals alive. Whale, who is an albino black man, responded that he didn't hate black people, per say, but strung together a number of racist comments about inner-city blacks. LMFAO. This is also evident with Ishmael who aint shit? Lopez has given us nothing this season, and her inclusion feels like a choice that was made before the powers that be knew this was the end. Its worth noticing all of the marine imagery when it comes to Tobias Whale, of course, including his whale pin, and his love of a harpoon gun (another holdover from the comics). Please enter a valid email and try again. Before the events of the series, Tobias thought he had killed Jefferson Pierce, even going as far as to dump his body in a river. It has been confirmed that the TV show will be more focused on the relationships between the characters rather than a regular succession of villains making their debuts in an episodic manner. Jones said. He paid a coroner to retrieve the body and confirm it was indeed Black Lightning. [3], Tobias visited Gambi's Custom Tailoring, hoping to gain the identity of Black Lightning from Peter Gambi, but was unsuccessful. Soon after, Tobias' sister Tori came into town, greeting her brother. One of the changes from the comics, though, is how Tobias and Jeffersons pasts intersect. Even inhis short sequence of scenes, it was clear that hes no one to mess with. In fact, ask someone to name a famous person with albinism and the answers will come slowly, if at all. MJ: Its based off of the social injustice that were facing right now, where racism is right now in the world. Biological Information In short, albinism is a genetic variation that can affect people of all ethnicities and greatly reduces melanin, which gives skin and hair and eyes pigment. She was a skilled markswoman, showing expertise in throwing poisoned knives. As a result, his stint as a villain was a productive one. Once he learned of Harper's resurrection, Tobias assumed that she must have memorized the formula. Fury of the Gods Star Asher Angel Reveals His Main Goal for Billy's Growth, The Batman: The Penguin HBO Max Spinoff Begins Filming, The Penguin HBO Max Series Adds Clancy Brown as Major Batman Character, Shazam! provided. Shortly following, after Lala antagonized the vigilante, Tobias had Lala brought to him, injuring him and threatening death. [6], Sometime later, Tobias visited Lady Eve at Blackbird Funeral Parlor, bringing money as an apology for Lala's actions. Actor The show premiered Tuesday, just on the heels of Martin Luther King Day. He cant win! Watch popular content from the following creators: (@derreck121), (@derreck121), (@derreck121), (@derreck121), (@derreck121), HD(@villlens), G I G I (@marshmallowmoney), K(@kobenxtdoor_), (@derreck121), B4SED(@b4sed) . How would you rate this article? They also gave birth to a younger sister, Tori. Thats what youre going to see, and we wanted to give a hint that he has a sense of self degradation going on, and thats rooted in the fact that theres a need thats not being met, whether it be acceptance, love, fear, respect. [2], Many years later, Tobias began working as a member of Freeland's city council,[2] but eventually lost his position, going underground and pursuing a criminal career, eventually being given leadership over The 100. Its a way to fuse the realities we face in 2018 with entertainment. Fury of the Gods Brings Back the "Shazamily": Inside DC's New Superhero Adventure, Scream 6's Brutal NYC Trip: "You Can't Trust Anyone" This Time, Cocaine Bear Is Not Just About a Killer "Coked-Up" Bear, It's Also an "Underdog Story", How Marvel's Wastelanders Podcast Created an Exciting Story with No Visual Safety Net, Black Lightning: The Consistent Villainy of Tobias Whale. Tobias takes a serum that enhances his strength. Like Luke Cage, but in a less preachy way than Luke Cage. Kenya. They went to pay him a visit. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Tell us what's wrong with this post? Beginning his career in Metropolis, he led the criminal organization The 100. awful. Explore the latest videos from hashtags: #tobiascaris, #tobias . Marvin Jones III. I am a much sexier version. During the 2015 Convergence storyline, the Pre-Zero-Hour version of Tobias Whale has been trapped in his Metropolis for a full year. Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! Settling on Giselle was a good decision as she was the only person capable of handling Khalil. Eldridge(father; deceased)Unnamed(mother)Tori Whale(sister; deceased)Syonide(adoptive daughter; deceased) However, their father was constantly abusive towards them, especially Tobias due to his albinism. tobias whale racist moments. Black Lightning Vs Tobias Whale FINAL Battle! As a play on his name and white whale-like appearance, Tobias frequently makes use of a handheld harpoon as his signature . His mayoral win was supposed to secure his seat on the Shadow Board, but that offer was rescinded after his failure to completely immobilize Freelands metas. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! "And trust me: Before the rewrites? His power completes him, but what is missing in order for him to be completed that way? These all offered different, vague questions about how much power people are meant to have over each other, with the exception of Logan, which was sneakily about the dire cost of othering. Oops. "He has been beat down for who he is and how he looks," Jones III told TV Guide. With the help of Lynn Stewart, Tobias escapes captivity. Yellowman, the Jamaican reggae singer, might be the only other African-American person with albinism besides Jones III to reach worldwide acclaim for his artistic talent rather than his "look," but his niche popularity in the 80s and 90s hardly filtered down to the mainstream enough to buffer Jones III from harassment as a young man. I related to Jefferson as a father, and Jennifer as a confused kid, and I relate to those things because theyre in me. not on school grounds, and how best to build up black youth: hard or hopeful. Aiden's been an entertainment freelancer for over 10 years covering movies, television and the occasional comic or video game beat. Look at him now.". Tobias Whale (April 20, 1946[1] - 2021) was the most notorious crime boss in Freeland as well as the archnemesis of Black Lightning. He decides to have them hunted down in order to get revenge on them. "Like when you see [a field] of flowers that are all green or red and in the middle is a yellow flower," he said, "What I hope will happen, is that through my presence, is that when people see another person with albinism they recognize the beauty of God. "Even amongst my own people, African-American people," he said, "I suffer greater ignorance from my own people. Tobias shot him with a harpoon in the premiere. "I thought it was unfair that there weren't enough black heroes for my friends." Combined with his great physical strength, this makes him a highly dangerous foe for Black Lightning and several other heroes in the DC Universe like Batman and Booster Gold. Everything that I was told in life I could not do, I made a point to actually do. Season 3 Edition. Though the Black Lightning series had numerous villains, Tobias Whale stands out as the best of them all. The Alabama passer is one of the smallest QB prospects to be pegged as a first-round pick. The CW series stars Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning, a high school educator and superhero. Thanks to this ability, Syonide was able to perform many high-profile missions for Tobias. Though the show is based on the DC comics character of the same name, it's been separate from the rest of The CW's comic book shows for most of its run. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both had 40-point games after the Sixers loss against the Mavs. Unable to gain any information or find any trace of the formula, Syonide kills Harper. Not only did Ana take the serum herself but she also gave it to some of her trusted juniors like Detective Hassan Shakur. In 1998, Tobias took Syonide from an orphanage and raised her like she was his own daughter. Black Lightning finally killed Tobias in the series finale and audiences saw the villain turned into an old man as life left his body. However, at the start of the series, rumors began surfacing that Jefferson Pierce had appeared. I wont say much more than that! We do know that Gambi encouraged Jefferson to take up the mantle of Black Lightning to take downTobias, but that job isn't over yet. "I get, 'Are you black? Tobias sends Syonide to retrieve the formula. ", Tobias enjoys Pool, considering it to be "a beautiful game of symmetry and geometry.". Wishing to punish Lala, he had him gagged. His girlfriend constantly has to pull him from the front of the TV, but he just keeps returning. Tobias attacked Garfield High School with Syonide, Khalil Payne, who can then walk with a technology A.S.A. All these things and I don't mean to say all these things in a low tone, because in our society these are things that you say like that. Categories . 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Current universe Yes, Tobias Whale is a giant step forward in representation for people with albinism on television. Human After referring to someone as a "darkie," one of Whale's other people accused him of hating black people. Despite his questionable profile, Tobias managed to convince the residents that he was clean and that everything that had been said about him was wrong. Tobias Whale (April 20, 1946 [1] - 2021) was the most notorious crime boss in Freeland as well as the archnemesis of Black Lightning. Anissa (Nafessa Williams) is a med student who teaches at Garfield High. He served his original story extremely well .
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