Considering all he's been put through, Tobias has every right to want revenge; considering all Jones III has been through, Tobias gives Jones III license to air some long-simmering grievances. First, the character is immense in both size and stature. Settling on Giselle was a good decision as she was the only person capable of handling Khalil. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. The Alabama passer is one of the smallest QB prospects to be pegged as a first-round pick. Tobias Whale is actually a pretty singularly sucessful villain concept. Tobias Whale on DC Database Tobias Whale on Wikipedia Admittedly, it gave me a complex. 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. As the mayor, Tobias pumped up his efforts to get rid of all good metahumans. During the 2015 Convergence storyline, the Pre-Zero-Hour version of Tobias Whale has been trapped in his Metropolis for a full year. Tobias accepts the mission. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both had 40-point games after the Sixers loss against the Mavs. Whale is portrayed by Marvin "Krondon" Jones III. Led by Agent Odell, the A.S.A terrorized everyone in Freeland in Season 3. Plus, actor Marvin "Krondon" Jones III shares some of his insights on playing the crime lord. 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. Earth-Prime She hasnt tried to take down the Kobra Cartel or the 100s, or do literally anything else the leader of a law enforcement agency should do in a city overrun with gang violence and one that has just narrowly survived a military siege. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Arrowverse Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Joey Toledo leads his men into attacking Earl and hits him with a car. Mal, Jo, and Ben get together to talk about where the Mandalorian people are, what adventure awaits Din and Grogu, and much more. Donald Trump said that Dr. "Diversity wasn't part of my vocabulary, but fairness and unfairness were," Isabella said. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. June 5, 2022 Posted by: Category: Uncategorized Tobias goes to the house of a nurse and kills his father; then he goes into the man's bedroom, removes the bullets from his gun, and waits for him to awaken. [9], Tobias, Khalil and Syonide breach the A.S.A. Winter TV A-Z: Heres Your Guide to All the Midseason Shows, The series, which depicts the first African American superhero family on network TV, is definitely needed, he opines, noting they tackle issues of racism and social injustice right out of the gate. Something went wrong. The CW series stars Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning, a high school educator and superhero. [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. Original multiverseLeader of The 100CriminalFreeland city council member (formerly)New multiverseCriminal (formerly)Leader of The 100 (formerly)Mayor of Freeland (formerly)Member of the Shadow Board (formerly) In fact, the actual work of being a superhero (tossing off one-liners, fighting henchmen, freeing captives, dangling newly acquired informants from high places) isnt the shows strongest point. The character is portrayed by Marvin "Krondon" Jones III in the live action Arrowverse series Black Lightning . But, a relationship that is formed off-screen, and that we only see glimpses of throughout the season, is not easy to connect with. 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. 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. In the first half of tonight's Black Lightning, Tobias Whale, the series' villain played by Marvin "Krondon" Jones III, launched into a racially-charged rant filled directed at one of his employees. There, you have a single dad raising two beautiful daughters, who also have superpowers. 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 . He works on a lot of levels as an archetypal organized crime villain and is regularly referenced across all of DC as one of their central crimeboss characters, but he also is well remembered as the archnemesis of Black Lightning. Theres Tobias Whale, made superbly creepy and menacing by Krondon, one-third of 2DopeBoyz mainstay Strong Arm Steady. Top 10 Best Tobias Whale Quotes For the best villain of the series and possibly one of the best villains in the Arrowverse, it only makes sense that he'd have most quotable lines in the whole series. This avenges the death of Alvin Pierce and the crime boss is killed by this once and for all, allowing Black Lightning to retire. But playing him up as a late-game Boss then having him lose all but the very first fight is hilarious, actually. I had to say wait a minute now, as much as Im a nice guy I just play a bad guy on TV. Whats different about the Sixers this year? Tobias Whale is on the precipice of achieving everything he has worked for. He could not kill Martin but he retrieved his briefcase. This was a problem for Tobias because Khalil was deadly. Two days later, Tori broke the news of Joey Toledo's death to Tobias, having found a box of albino dust along with his body. This Black Lightning article contains MAJOR spoilers for Season 4, Episode 12. He then proceeded to watch a news report regarding the possible return of Black Lightning. Tobias Whale's Impressive Portrayal in the TV Series. The Den of Geek quarterly magazine is packed with exclusive features, interviews, previews and deep dives into geek culture. Us Weekly: Whats the appeal of Tobias Whale? Tobias Whale is the owner of El Ciento. She loves art, books, film, games, music, television, and writing. General Information In the comics,Tobias operates in Metropolis and eventually moves to Gotham City. Season 3 Edition. Thanks to this ability, Syonide was able to perform many high-profile missions for Tobias. Whale is an albino African American, and he flanks himself with two white henchmen. To prevent him from saying no, Tobias wired $100,000 to his account. 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. Not just because we want the heroes to, but because he is so. Tobias Whale appears as the main antagonist in the 2018 series Black Lightning. Hes 48, he wears a knee brace, hes tired, and hes flustered. Black Lightning Series Finale 04x13 (HD). Often called "the Great White Whale" behind his back, Tobias Whale weighs close to 400lbs. I'm so excited.". 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. Fury of the Gods Star Lucy Liu Reveals If She'd Return to Direct Superhero Projects After Luke Cage (Exclusive), ComicBook Nation: Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 3 Review & TV Shows Recap, Shazam! [1] Whale has been portrayed in a few shows and films. It was the end of a long and chaotic era, but Tobias wouldn't have caused havoc for so long if it wasn't for the anti-aging serum. We asked Jones about it, and hewell, he didn't disagree. The racist police, the lawless 100 Gang, Jeffersons failed marriage, and his daughters all work together to explain why Freelanda city that could be any cityneeds Black Lightning. Martin Proctor, the leader of the A.S.A. 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. You can help by contributing.Please be sure to edit in accordance to our Manual of Style. This angered Tobias, holding him up by his neck, but when he explained that he'd tipped off the police, Tobias let him down, mildly annoyed. So he has this whole air of 'Remember the guy you teased and made fun of?' She thus helped him escape by giving him the meta booster, which made him become invisible. However, his use of the strength-enhancing, anti-aging serum is unique to the show; in other media, he is always depicted as an ordinary man, albeit uncommonly large and muscular. Whale has vast knowledge of criminal strategies and planning and possesses vast knowledge in political science. 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. Despite the fact that he had a tracker inside Khalil, Tobias tasked his former lover Giselle Cutter with huntingKhalil down. This made him an enemy to Black Lightning, who eventually had him sent to jail. Her entire tenure on the show has been disliking metas, trying to annihilate them all, and trying to capture Lightning, by hook or by crook. ", That might come sooner than he thinks. Some years ago, Tony Isabella met a young fan with albinism who complained that the only character who looked like him was a villain. Isabella didn't even know any people with albinism. "I still suffer from ignorance and bias," Jones III said. Tobias Whale is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. 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. I want BlackLightning to end on a high note, and I want to come away from it feeling full. Played by Marvin "Krondon" Jones III, this version of Tobias was tough and possessed extraordinary powers that quickly made him a fan favorite. Sometimes, Whale is called the Great White Whale as a nickname of sorts. Sign up for Us Weekly's free, daily newsletter and never miss breaking news or exclusive stories about your favorite celebrities, TV shows and more! He struggles to gain influence over the mysterious food deliveries, as this is something the city values. But all of X-Men is about that. "), Why Black Lightning Has a Heavier Burden to Bear than Other Superheroes, "Yes, I'm aware of that," he replies, humiliated for the difference he's been singled out for all his life. Im just glad at least one of the new additions, Detective Shakur in this case, is getting to do a little bit more than slightly aggravate the Pierce family. Let us know any questions and theories you may have about the series as a whole. Were able to create escapism and make sure we are focused on growth as a people. Clearly, she intends to intimidate him, and she gets personal, fast. Or so it seems, as we turn the page on Black Lightning: The Book of Resurrection: Chapter One: Crossroads. What I mean by that is, on January 15, Paul Ryan looked pensively at a bust he verifiably doesnt think about the other 364 days of the year. Black Lightning finally killed Tobias in the series finale and audiences saw the villain turned into an old man as life left his body. "Did you know that in Africa some people believe albinos are magical?" But the Pierces never stay down. His power completes him, but what is missing in order for him to be completed that way? Jefferson Pierce is dead. Black Lightning airs on The CW Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Speaking of growth, JJ finally feels solidified as a hero. [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. RELATED:Arrowverse: 10 Things That Make No Sense About Money. [5], At some point, Tobias seemingly killed Black Lightning,[5] dumping his body in a river. This is said actors first acting role as a regular character on a TV show, but far from being his first time in the entertainment industries. Marvin "Krondon" Jones III Publication history. And later on, there is discussion of whether or not double-dipping is an acceptable way to eat! But, the actor hopes his evil will inevitably contribute to the greater good. Tobias quickly discovered Black Lightning to be alive, having his henchwoman shoot for the vigilante; instead of the bullet reaching the vigilante, it hit the reverend and Khalil Payne. But Tobias is always one step ahead, and he sends an invisible assassinpowered up with meta boostersto kill the apparent head, then takes his place, dubbing himself King. He began working ata local research center but became disgruntled when the board denied him aresearch grant and gave it to the son of a wealthyindustrialist who had funded the construction of a new wing. headquarters, Tobias decides to kill Martin Proctor. Shes the eldest and most fed-up daughter of Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams), the upright and distinguished principal of the school who also moonlights as the titular hero of the CWs new show, Black Lightning. Marvin Krondon Jones III as Tobias and William Catlett as Lala. In the same manner that Bane took Venom in the DC comics. Although, in the comic book, hes a much larger man. He has fought Black Lightning on several occasions with nothing but his bare hands. TV shows are often obsessed with redeeming their villains, but Black Lightning has never attempted to justify or soften Tobias' malevolence. 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. As expected, Khalil got to know the real Tobias and stopped working for him. goddamn. 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. "I would use some of that albino magic to get it done, because if you don't, my partners are going to turn you into dust. 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. But, that was based in ignorance. Tobias was born on April 20, 1946, to Eldridge and an unnamed woman. And it has everything to do with everything that makes Black Lightning Black Lightning. Black Lightning Vs Tobias Whale FINAL Battle! That's what I'm hoping happens: That there's a great conversation. "We know that you're, what is it, albino? Lala disappeared multiple times over the seasons, and characters just kind of mosey off-screen. Lets hope, then, that Black Lightning stays this cinematic and tonally complex. Sure, Marvin Jones III plays corrupt politician turned gang leader Tobias Whale on The CW's Black Lightning. 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. With the moniker Krondon (KRNDN), Jones recently released his impressive independent project "Everything's Nothing . The resulting battle ended with Joey Toledo being killed by a League of Assassins operative. He then promised to make him walk again, which he did. Whale is unaware that Wayne is secretly Batman. Whale returned in the miniseries Gotham Underground[6] and has moved to Gotham City, where he is attempting to become the Capo di tutti capi boss of bosses, following the death of Black Mask I. Unable to gain any information or find any trace of the formula, Syonide kills Harper. This caused him to cross paths with vigilantes like Black Lightning and Blue Devil. Could James Harden Potentially Return to Houston After the Season? He brings in Lala, who was revealed to be resurrected by him. RELATED:Arrowverse: 10 Scenes That Live Rent-Free In Every Fans Head. Tobias later told his unnamed sister that her son was dead for using his name for his "half-assed" ventures and that he was an idiot.[8]. He served his original story extremely well . (Theres definitely still Lala, hes billed for six episodes on IMDb.). Tobias Whale is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The funnies statements of Tobias whale. There's a great conversation about albinism and there's a great conversation about single fathers, you know what I'm saying? Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars, he repeats, a quote from Dr. King. There was no one Tobias wouldn't use for his own benefit not even his own family members. According to Jefferson, Tobias is 6 feet tall. Even the intelligent Tobias was held captive inside the A.S.A facilities, and as a result, he was temporarily relegated to a secondary antagonist. As they attempted to escape, Tori was shot, with the bullet also penetrating Tobias, escaping without his sister. Im tired of that. Every so often, the fashion industry shoots someone to the echelons of "It" status, like in the Benetton ads of decades past or, today, the model Diandra Forrest -- even if the reverence has a tinge of exoticism. 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. 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. Aiden's been an entertainment freelancer for over 10 years covering movies, television and the occasional comic or video game beat. He left his first four jobs unfinished, and still got paid to go after Khalil and Looker. But honing in on Tobias' albinism as the tender spot on which she'd unleash her aggression is explosive meta commentary, both within the world of Black Lightning and for the actor who plays Tobias himself. Tobias comes to know, Martin survives the explosion and breaches the A.S.A. After seemingly having killed Black Lightning, he is forced to take action again after the superhero returns a decade later. Its a way to fuse the realities we face in 2018 with entertainment. There was a lot happening in the Black Lightning premiere episode, but one person who certainly stood out was the mysterious Tobias Whale. In recent times, the crime boss has received renewed attention because he will have an important role in the upcoming Black Lightning TV show that is expected to start broadcasting in 2018. :). Kara manages to cut herself loose and throws herself out of a window to safety. 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. Season 4.. "I thought it was unfair that there weren't enough black heroes for my friends." Whale appears in the live-action Arrowverse series Black Lightning, portrayed by Marvin "Krondon" Jones III. There's Tobias Whale, made superbly creepy and menacing by Krondon, one-third of 2DopeBoyz mainstay Strong Arm Steady. [6], Sometime later, Tobias visited Lady Eve at Blackbird Funeral Parlor, bringing money as an apology for Lala's actions. ", Tobias enjoys Pool, considering it to be "a beautiful game of symmetry and geometry.". We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies. After defeating his henchmen, Joey Toledo is grabbed by Black Lightning, who arranges for Toledo to meet him at Garfield High School's gymnasium to inform on the 100 to him. Tobias wasn't so sure but he got to find out by making up with Lady Eve. During the Anti-Monitor Crisis, Tobias as well as everyone in the multiverse except for the seven Paragons, was killed in an antimatter wave by the Anti-Monitor on December 10, 2019,[11] only to be restored a month later, after the Paragons and the Spectre created a new universe.[12]. Many people with albinism are legally blind and can't drive, although Jones III is an exception. This has brought him into conflict with his nemesis, the vigilante Black Lightning. Tobias Whale is a highly intelligent criminal strategist who is a skilled planner and mastermind. However, it wasn't the correct body, out of the many that were dumped into the river, and it was cremated by the coroner's boss before he had the chance to identify it. Aware that new Police Chief Ana Lopez considered metahumans to be enemies of Freeland too, he presented her a series of meta boosters to give to her police force and make them hunt Jennifer. People with albinism have been practically nonexistent on TV; one exception was a 1994 episode of Star Trek: DS9, which featured an alien criminal named The Albino, and he was played by a (white) man without albinism. Family FULL Fight! 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. He made Lala docile with the phrase, "The devil deals the card" and sent him to Proctor by implanting a bomb in him. But for the bulk of his life, Jones III felt like an outsider in his community, within peer groups and most certainly on T.V. He is the archenemy of Black Lightning. But now we're able to put them on primetime television and see what the world thinks about it then. Will Be Examined in Further Detail in the TV Show. The series has not shied away from dealing with racial issues, from police violence to gang violence, with showrunner Salim Akil saying that he hoped to address how black-on-black crime affects cities like the one being represented by Freeland on Black Lightning. Instead, Whale is what superhero comics call a peak human, which is to say, he can perform physical capabilities that no real life human can manage but not to the same extent as characters with stated superpowers. Jones said. The woman left the family at some point, leaving Tobias and his sister to be raised by their father. The killing was accidental since Jefferson often had a no-kill policy like Bruce Wayne. Not only did Ana take the serum herself but she also gave it to some of her trusted juniors like Detective Hassan Shakur. Whale is an albino African American, and he flanks himself with two white henchmen. However, their father was constantly abusive towards them, especially Tobias due to his albinism. Whale will be played by Marvin Jones III, who possessed the right combination of intelligence and street smarts. "It's my duty to bring my humanity to him. "I have to tap into the realities of Tobias Whale -- the layers and complexity that make him who he is, and his reasoning behind them," said Jones III. "I love black people," Tobias tells low-level thug Lala (William Catlett) in Episode 2 before later choking him to death. Tobias Whale does not possess any superhuman abilities but has strength and muscular prowess far exceeding that of a normal human being. I only wish she and Grace had been able to be a team for a longer time. In a perfect act of persuasion, Tobias told Ana: "You only have guns because the bad guy have them, why not get powers['?" He returned home, revealing to Tori that he'd gone to see Gambi. Even inhis short sequence of scenes, it was clear that hes no one to mess with. October 20, 2021. Right: Who is Anissa? And I think Anissa would be, too. Soon after, Tobias' sister Tori came into town, greeting her brother. "I had the same thoughts you had, like 'okay, CW gonna do this, honestly?'" 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. Jefferson is pulled over and slammed onto the hood of a squad car by a cop who is more dismissive than he is anything else, and the scene captures both the stakes and the indignity of such an encounter. Working withthe A.S.A. And she hates metas to an unhealthy extent. RELATED:Arrowverse: 10 Most Hilarious Memes Of All Time. I'd gonna need a decent rewatch to catch all the quotes, because they were a couple that I missed the first time around that were pretty good. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Powered by WordPress VIP. The . "[Tobias] obviously doesn't like black people," Isabella told TV Guide. But since Harper had no memories from before her death, a frustrated Syonide killed her parents during the Outsiders' fight with Tobias Whale's henchmen.[5]. The Ploys and Tactics Behind Oscar Campaigning. Unique PhysiologyThrough the usage of an anti . Discover short videos related to tobias whale is a menace on TikTok. 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. "People actually kidnap random albinos, cut them up, grind their bones and sell it as magic dust?" His girlfriend constantly has to pull him from the front of the TV, but he just keeps returning. Khalil was badly injured during the attempted assassination on Reverend Jeremiah Holt, but the sly Tobias visited him in hospital and in typical baddie fashion, he somehow convinced the teenager that it was all Jefferson Pierce's fault. The Pierces have excelled against increasingly worse odds, and their triumph is more or less assured. (In 2016, CNN reported that the U.N. warned that hacking off albinos' limbs and genitalia to create potions had become so prevalent in Malawi that people with albinism there were at risk of "total extinction. Hes a heinous overlord, but his acts have layered reasoning. He is the archenemy of Black Lightning.[1]. ), #BlackLightning #GetLit pic.twitter.com/CtQQHPn0pi. Aware of Todd's intelligence, Tobias approached him and made him an offer. 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. Todd eventually accepted andbegan doing high-profile tech work forTobias,including spying on the A.S.A's pods. Hence Black Lightning and other African-American comic heroes (he worked on Luke Cage, and created Misty Knight, among others).
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