Tobias Whale (Black Lightning TV Series)

Tobias Whale ruled over the city of Freeland with an iron fist until he murdered journalist Alvin Pierce. Alvin's son Jefferson swore vengeance, and after developing electrical powers, adopted the name Black Lightning and attempted to break Whale's hold on Freeland.

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Powers and Abilities

Powers

Decelerated Aging^[2]: Tobias has not visibly aged in nearly two decades.
Superhuman Strength^[3]
Invisibility (Formerly)

Abilities

Intimidation: Tobias keeps The 100 under his control just with the fear.^[4]
Martial Arts^[5]
Leadership

Paraphernalia

Weapons

Harpoon Gun

Notes

This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the television series Black Lightning and is an adaptation of Tobias Whale. The original character was created by Tony Isabella and Trevor von Eeden and first appeared in Black Lightning #1.
Tobias Whale is portrayed by Marvin Krondon Jones III.

Trivia

Tobias was born on April 20, 1946.^[6]

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