Black Bolt

"Are you speaking for yourself? Or for our King?"

- Maximus to Medusa

Blackagar Boltagon, also called Black Bolt, is the leader of the Inhuman Royal Family and the King of the Inhumans of Attilan. Boltagon can say volumes with just a look. Strong, thoughtful and private, he is unaccustomed to being questioned or feeling a need to answer to anyone, to an extent that can verge on arrogance.

Trained to be King
"I'm sorry dad, but from what I've seen, your job is pretty boring." "It's not boring! He's the King!" "Of Attilan, all 1400 people."

- Black Bolt and Maximus

As a young man, before his Terrigenesis, Black Bolt was raised by his father Agon to become the next King of Attilan, destined to rule over the Inhumans for the rest of his life. Black Bolt however made it clear that this did not interest him, as he thought the job would be boring, much to his brother Maximus' horror. However Agon still insisted that this would be the future for Black Bolt eventually, while Maximus expressed his own desire to become the King instead of Black Bolt, who he deemed selfish for not wanting it.

Terrigenesis
"According to our testing, Black Bolt's voice may very well be the most powerful and dangerous gift in all of Inhuman history, and I have every reason to believe that as you mature, your power will only grow stronger." "But what does it mean?" "It means that your eldest son has the power to destroy all of Attilan, on purpose, or accidentally."

- Kitang and Rynda

Eventually Black Bolt underwent Terrigenesis, and once he had been exposed to the Terrigen Mist, he had soon discovered that his voice now had an incredible power, as even a single word could destroy almost anything in front of him. Having tested his power, Kitang came before Black Bolt's family to explain the situation, telling Agon that Black Bolt's voice was the most powerful weapon in the Inhumans entire history and was therefore a risk to the lives of everyone living in Attilan, much to the horror of Black Bolt.

While Black Bolt listened in horror, Kitang suggested that Black Bolt be locked in isolation to protect the people from his voice, noting that he could destroy Attilan on purpose or by accident. However both Agon and Rynda both refused to lock Black Bolt away, with Agon furiously insisting that as Black Bolt was his son, he would not allow this to happen, promising that Black Bolt would learn to control his gift and not harm anybody with it. Agon noted that some day, Black Bolt would still become King, while Maximus watched on and Black Bolt considered what his future held for him without his voice.

Parents' Death
"Why?"

- Black Bolt to Agon and Rynda

In the wake of his Terrigenesis, Black Bolt continued to struggle with his brand new reality of being unable to speak without endangering everyone in Attilan. To help him, his parents sought guidance from the Genetic Council on how to break it to their son that he could not speak, or else release a deadly voice. When they told this news to him, he questioned this, and realised his deadly voice which disintegrated both his mother and father instantly. Black Bolt's brother Maximus would secretly hold this action against him for the rest of their lives.

Meeting Medusa
Not long after the accidental murder of both his parents, Black Bolt began to study in solitude. He became feared among the other Inhumans, all but one. One day she approached him and let him know that she was not afraid, but rather interested.

Ruling over the Inhumans
Over the years, Black Bolt managed to gain control over his powers, choosing not to speak and instead communicating through sign language. Black Bolt eventually became the new King of Attilan and also married Medusa, making her queen and her sister Crystal the princess. Black Bolt ruled over the Inhumans of Attilan, watching over the Terrigenesis ceremonies and ensuring that the Inhumans remained safe from the Humans down on Earth who were coming close to finding their hidden home.

Leadership Questioned
At dinner, the Inhuman Duodon appeared and showed the Inhuman Royal Family that Triton was on Earth and was apparently killed. Black Bolt explained his actions to the Family, saying that since the Inhuman Outbreak, more Inhumans are appearing, so he had sent down Triton to bring them to Attilan. After the dinner Black Bolt send's Gorgon to find Triton on Earth.

Maximus' Advances
To be added

Uprising in Attilan
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Chase of Black Bolt
To be added

Locked In Prison
To be added

Escape
To be added

Personality
To be added

Powers
"Are you going to use your voice to kill your only brother?"

- Maximus

Black Bolt is an Inhuman who achieved his genetic potential upon undergoing Terrigenesis, gaining superhuman powers.
 * Hypersonic Voice: Black Bolt, after achieving his genetic potential, developed the ability to release hypersonically amplified sound waves through his vocal chords. However, he cannot diminish the destructive potential of his voice, and a mere grunt was able to flip over a police car when he got hit in the back. According to Maximus, his voice can be fatal to those who hear it. It is due to this power that Black Bolt has trained himself to remain mute.

Abilities

 * Sign Language: Black Bolt knows sign language, due to his sound wave powers being permanently active, he uses it as a way to communicate with others, in order to avoid unintentionally hurting or killing someone.

Equipment

 * Com-Link: To be added

Family

 * Inhuman Royal Family
 * Agon † - Father and Accidental Victim
 * Rynda † - Mother and Accidental Victim
 * Maximus - Brother turned Enemy
 * Medusa - Wife
 * Crystal - Sister-in-Law and Princess
 * Gorgon - Cousin
 * Karnak - Cousin
 * Triton - Cousin

Allies

 * Lockjaw
 * Kitang †
 * Duodon
 * Bronaja
 * Iridia
 * Sammy
 * Evan Declan

Enemies

 * Mordis
 * Attilan Royal Guard
 * Auran - Subordinate turned Enemy
 * T. Beach - Capturer
 * E. Kalama
 * Pena
 * A. Rivera
 * A. Rivera

Trivia

 * In the comics, Black Bolt is a member of the Illuminati, a group made of the smartest and most powerful character in the Marvel Universe, including Stephen Strange, Tony Stark and T'Challa.

Behind the Scenes

 * Vin Diesel was linked to the role of Black Bolt for a long time when Inhumans was being developed as a feature film.
 * Antal Kalik and Todd Sells were stunt doubles for Anson Mount in the role of Black Bolt.