Black Bolt#Publication history

Black Bolt debuted in Fantastic Four #45 (December 1965), created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.{{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=50}} He re-joined the Illuminati as part of the 2012 Marvel NOW! rebranding initiative.{{cite web |url=http://marvel.com/news/story/19167/marvel_now_qa_avengers |title=Marvel NOW! Q&A: Avengers |last=Uzumeri |first=David |date=2 August 2012 |publisher=Marvel.com |access-date=9 August 2012}} He appeared in the 2017 Black Bolt series, his first solo comic book series, by Saladin Ahmed and Christian James Ward.{{Cite web |title=Black Bolt (2017 - 2018) |url=https://www.marvel.com/comics/series/23121/black_bolt_2017_-_2018 |access-date=2019-03-27 |website=Marvel.com}} He appeared in the 2021 Darkhold: Black Bolt #1 one-shot.{{Cite web |date=October 21, 2021 |title=Black Bolt Breaks His Silence |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/darkhold-black-bolt-1-preview-pages |access-date=2023-08-09 |website=Marvel.com}}{{Cite web |last=Terror |first=Jude |date=November 27, 2021 |title=Darkhold: Black Bolt #1 Preview: Black Bolt Gets Crabs |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/darkhold-black-bolt-1-preview-black-bolt-gets-crabs/ |access-date=2023-08-09 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}

Black Bolt's first appearance established the character as being a member of the Inhuman ruling class.Fantastic Four #45–46 (December 1965 – January 1966). Marvel Comics.{{cite web | first=Brian | last=Cronin | url=https://www.cbr.com/a-year-of-cool-comics-day-261/ | title=A Year of Cool Comics – Day 261 | work=Comic Book Resources | date=September 18, 2010 | access-date=May 6, 2022}} The title Thor featured a back-up feature called "Tales of the Inhumans", which recounts the character's origin story. The son of King Agon and Queen Rynda, Black Bolt is exposed to the mutagenic Terrigen Mist while still an embryo, and eventually demonstrates the ability to manipulate electrons. To protect the Inhuman community from his devastating voice, Black Bolt is placed inside a sound-proof chamber and is tutored in the use of his powers. Reentering Inhuman society as a young man—having vowed never to speak—the character is attacked by his younger brother Maximus, who attempts, unsuccessfully, to goad him into speaking.Thor #146 (November 1967); #148–149 (January – February 1968); #152 (May 1968). Marvel Comics.

Black Bolt proved popular, and decides to leave Attilan to explore the outside world.Fantastic Four #59 (February 1967). Marvel Comics. The character reappears in a story focusing on his cousin Medusa,Marvel Super-Heroes #15 (July 1968). Marvel Comics. drives off the Hulk after the monster defeats the entire Inhuman Royal Family (Medusa, Gorgon, Karnak, Triton, and Crystal),The Incredible Hulk Annual #1 (October 1968). Marvel Comics. and with the Fantastic Four, battles his brother Maximus and his own group of rogue Inhumans.Fantastic Four #82–83 (January – February 1969). Marvel Comics.

After being forced to intercede in the budding romance between his cousin Crystal and the Fantastic Four's Johnny Storm,Fantastic Four #99 (June 1970). Marvel Comics. Black Bolt and the Inhumans feature in the title Amazing Adventures, and battle villains such as the Mandarin and Magneto.Amazing Adventures #1–10 (August 1970 – January 1972). Marvel Comics. A story in The Avengers, told in flashback, reveals how Black Bolt came to be ruler of the Inhumans and Maximus was driven mad. Black Bolt discovered his brother had secretly allied himself with the alien Kree—the race whose genetic experiments first created the Inhumans. In trying to stop an escaping Kree vessel, he overextended his sonic powers and caused the vessel to crash. The crash resulted in the deaths of several members of the Council of Genetics, including his parents, and Maximus was driven insane by his proximity to Black Bolt's use of his voice.The Avengers #95 (January 1972). Marvel Comics. Black Bolt becomes king but is haunted by the consequences of his actions.

Black Bolt settles a quarrel between Johnny Storm and the mutant Quicksilver for the affections of Crystal, and frees the slave caste of Inhuman society, the Alpha Primitives.Fantastic Four #131–132 (February – March 1973). Marvel Comics. Black Bolt and the Royal Family aid the hero Spider-Man against the time-traveling villain Kang the Conqueror,Marvel Team-Up #11 (July 1973). Marvel Comics. and is forced to again battle the Hulk,The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #175 (March 1974). Marvel Comics. teams with the Fantastic Four and the Avengers against the threat of the robot Ultron,The Avengers #127 (September 1974); Fantastic Four #150 (September 1974). Marvel Comics. and again allies with the Fantastic Four against the fifth-dimensional villain Xemu.Fantastic Four #159 (June 1975). Marvel Comics.

Black Bolt and the Inhumans feature in a self-titled bi-monthly seriesInhumans #1–11 (October 1975 – June 1977). Marvel Comics. battling threats such as the villain Blastaar and the Kree, who regard the Inhumans as abominations. The character encounters the immortal villain the Sphinx—who has defeated the Fantastic Four and the Royal Family blasting him into deep space,Fantastic Four Annual #12 (January 1977). Marvel Comics. aids Kree hero Captain Marvel in preventing a war between the Kree and Skrulls on Earth,Captain Marvel #53 (November 1977). Marvel Comics. joins with Fantastic Four member the Thing to defeat the mutated villain Graviton,Marvel Two-in-One Annual #4 (January 1979). Marvel Comics. and appears briefly during an announcement that Crystal is pregnant with Quicksilver's child.The Avengers #188 (October 1979). Marvel Comics.

Black Bolt revisits his origins when he, members of the Royal Family, and Fantastic Four members Mister Fantastic and the Thing battle the villain Maelstrom. Maelstrom is revealed to be the son of a rival of Black Bolt's father, and—after his minions are defeated—attempts to destroy Attilan with a guided missile. Black Bolt, however, manages to defuse the missile and Maelstrom is defeated.Marvel Two-in-One #71–72 (January – February 1981). Marvel Comics.

Black Bolt's search for a new site for the city of Attilan (eventually the Himalayas) is detailed in a back-up feature of the alternate universe title What If?.What If? #29 (October 1981). Marvel Comics. Another back-up feature in What If? details how Black Bolt worked with the Eternals to move the city of Attilan to the Himalayas.What If? #30 (December 1981). Marvel Comics. Black Bolt also directed the eventual move of Attilan to the Moon when the pollution on Earth became too much for the Inhumans.Fantastic Four #240 (March 1982). Marvel Comics.

He is rated with other powerful Marvel characters by Spider-Man in an "out of universe" conversation with the reader.The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #15 (December 1981). Marvel Comics. He appears in a graphic novel detailing the eventual death of former ally Mar-Vell due to cancer.The Death of Captain Marvel (April 1982). Marvel Comics. He also appears in a one-shot publication featuring humorous parodies of the Marvel Universe - Fantastic Four Roast,Fantastic Four Roast (May 1982) and aids superheroine Dazzler against the villain Absorbing Man.Dazzler #19 (September 1982). Marvel Comics.

An alien device abandoned on the moon causes Black Bolt, the Royal Family, and the Fantastic Four to experience nightmares until destroyed by Triton.Fantastic Four #248 (November 1982). Marvel Comics. Black Bolt is imprisoned by Maximus (who has also swapped their bodies), but he is freed by the Royal Family and the Avengers.The Avengers Annual #12 (January 1983) He appears in a one-shot title detailing several of Marvel's continuity mistakes.Marvel No-Prize Book #1 (January 1983). Marvel Comics. He marries his cousin Medusa after an interrupting battle between a Kree and Skrull soldier.Fantastic Four Annual #18 (January 1984). Marvel Comics. He appears in another What If? issueWhat If? #34 (August 1982). Marvel Comics. and a back-up tale in Marvel Fanfare.Marvel Fanfare #14 (May 1984). Marvel Comics.

With the Royal Family, Black Bolt encounters Dazzler once again,Dazzler #32 (June 1984). Marvel Comics. appears in flashbacks in two issues of The Avengers,The Avengers #248 (October 1984); #262 (December 1985). Marvel Comics. attempts to subdue an erratic Quicksilver (distraught over his wife's affair),The Vision and the Scarlet Witch vol. 2 #10 (July 1986). Marvel Comics. and aids the mutant team X-Factor in defeating Maximus.X-Factor Annual #2 (January 1987). Marvel Comics. The Inhumans then assist the Fantastic Four against the villain Diablo,Fantastic Four #306 (September 1987). Marvel Comics. skirmish with a later version of the team during The Evolutionary War.Fantastic Four Annual #21 (January 1988). Marvel Comics. They also appear in the first issue of What If?{{'}}s second volume.What If? vol. 2 #1 (July 1989). Marvel Comics.

Black Bolt clashes with Attilan's Genetic Council when they forbid the birth of the child he conceived with Medusa. She ends up fleeing to Earth to bear her son (Ahura).Marvel Graphic Novel: The Inhumans (1988). Marvel Comics. Black Bolt destroys the alien symbiote that Spider-Man bonds with in another issue of What If?,What If? vol. 2 #4 (October 1989). Marvel Comics. and with the Royal Family encounters the hero Daredevil.Daredevil #272–273 (November – December 1989). Marvel Comics.

After another appearance in a back-up feature in the title What If?What If? vol. 2 #9 (January 1990). Marvel Comics. a story told in flashback reveals how Maximus, using a creation called the Trikon, forced Black Bolt from Attilan. Black Bolt, however, eventually defeats the Trikon and regains the throne.Inhumans Special #1 (April 1990). Marvel Comics. After aiding the teen super group the New Warriors,New Warriors #6 (December 1990). Marvel Comics. the Royal Family joins forces with X-Factor to stop master villain Apocalypse.X-Factor #65–68 (April – July 1991). Marvel Comics.

Black Bolt makes a series of brief guest appearances in several titlesThe Avengers #334 (July 1991); Silver Surfer #60 (December 1991); Guardians of the Galaxy #27 (August 1992); Fantastic Four #374–375 (March – April 1993). Marvel Comics. and his child is threatened by rogue Inhumans. He and the Royal family break away from Attilan after rescuing his son from the corrupted Genetics Council.Fantastic Four Unlimited #2 (June 1993). Marvel Comics. After two more appearances in back-up features in the titles X-FactorX-Factor Annual #8 (December 1993). Marvel Comics. and Starblast,Starblast #1 (January 1994). Marvel Comics. Black Bolt appears in several panels in two titlesFantastic Four #391 (August 1994); The Spectacular Spider-Man Super Special #1 (January 1995). Marvel Comics. before starring in the one-shot publication Inhumans: The Great Refuge (May 1995), which details the Inhumans' ongoing battle with the Kree.

With the Royal Family, the Fantastic Four, and Doom's heir Kristoff Vernard, Black Bolt thwarts Morgan le Fay and Maximus again, battling Thor and Sub-Mariner in the process.Fantastic Four #401–402 (June – July 1995). Marvel Comics.Fantastic Four: Atlantis Rising #1-2. Marvel Comics. He appears with the Fantastic Four during the Onslaught crisis.Fantastic Four #411–413 (April – June 1996); #416 (September 1996). Marvel Comics. After appearing in the one-shot title BugBug #1 (March 1997). Marvel Comics. Black Bolt and the Inhumans feature in the Heroes Reborn universe, where they worship the entity Galactus and his Heralds, as gods.Fantastic Four vol. 2 #9–10 (July – August 1997); Iron Man vol. 2 #12 (October 1997). Marvel Comics.

The character encounters the noble savage Ka-ZarKa-Zar vol. 3 #10 (February 1998). Marvel Comics. and witnesses Quicksilver reunite with CrystalQuicksilver #4 (February 1998). Marvel Comics. before he and the Royal Family appear in a back-up feature in the Fantastic Four title.Fantastic Four vol. 3 #8 (August 1998). Marvel Comics. Black Bolt and the Inhumans then feature in a self-titled limited series which deals with the "coming of age" of a new group of Inhumans and stopping Maximus, who with both human and Inhuman allies attempts to subvert his brother's rule.The Inhumans vol. 2 #1–12 (November 1998 – October 1999). Marvel Comics. After an appearance in the final issue of a Quicksilver limited seriesQuicksilver #13 (November 1998). Marvel Comics. Black Bolt and the Inhumans team with Canadian superteam Alpha Flight.Alpha Flight/Inhumans Annual 1998. Marvel Comics.

The character is featured—again with the Royal Family—in a third self-titled limited series that has major developments for the Inhumans. Ronan the Accuser leads the Kree in a surprise attack, capturing Attilan and forcing the Royal Family into service against Kree enemies the Shi'ar. Karnak, Gorgon, and Triton covertly join the Shi'ar Imperial Guard while Black Bolt and Medusa must attempt the assassination of the Shi'ar ruler Lilandra at a ceremony ratifying an alliance between the Shi'ar and the Spartoi. Although the attempt fails and Black Bolt manages to defeat Ronan in personal combat, the Inhuman people choose to leave with the Kree and pursue a new future. This leaves Black Bolt and the Royal Family alone to fend for themselves.Inhumans vol. 3 #1–4 (June – October 2000). Marvel Comics.

Interdimensional adventurers the Exiles also encounter an alternate universe version of Black Bolt.Exiles #23–25 (May – June 2003). Marvel Comics. Black Bolt decides to attempt reintegration with Earth, and several younger Inhumans—recently exposed to the Terrigen Mists—explore Earth with mixed results, including at one stage the intervention of the Fantastic Four. The Inhumans resettle in the Blue Area of the Moon and begin to rebuild.The Inhumans vol. 4 #1–12 (June 2003 – June 2004). Marvel Comics. The character also appears briefly in the mutant title X-StatixX-Statix #26 (October 2004). Marvel Comics. and a one-shot title, Inhumans 2099, speculates on the future of the Inhumans and their role on Earth.Marvel Knights 2099: Inhumans #1 (November 2004). Marvel Comics.

In the title The New Avengers,The New Avengers #7 (July 2005). Marvel Comics. Black Bolt is revealed to be a member of a superhero council called the Illuminati, which was formed during the Kree–Skrull WarThe Avengers #88–97 (June 1971 – March 1972). Marvel Comics. to deal with threats to Earth. During the "Son of M" storyline, Quicksilver steals a canister of Terrigen crystals from Attilan, with Black Bolt and the rest of the Royal Family attempting to retrieve it.Son of M #1–6 (February – July 2006). Marvel Comics.

Black Bolt also rejects the Superhuman Registration Act and refuses to become involved in the ensuing "Civil War." Courtesy of the hero Sentry, Black Bolt monitors the situation.Civil War #1–7 (July 2006 – January 2007). Marvel Comics. In the limited series Silent War, the US military attacks the Inhumans to prevent them from retrieving the crystals. Believing the stolen crystals should be returned to Attilan, Black Bolt issues a warning to the United States concerning further acts of aggression, and eventually launches an offensive against the nation. Gorgon and other Inhumans are captured during the attack, which prompts Black Bolt to personally head a team to rescue his subjects and retrieve the crystals. While the mission is successful, Maximus takes advantage of the situation and overthrows and temporarily incarcerates Black Bolt.Silent War #1–6 (January – August 2007). Marvel Comics.

The Illuminati also collect the Infinity Gems, and—to prevent the abuse of power by the Titan Thanos and others—split the gems between themselves, vowing that they never be used in unison again. Black Bolt is given the "Reality" gem.The New Avengers: Illuminati #1–5 (February 2007 – January 2008). Marvel Comics.

The character apparently suffers a setback when brutally beaten by the Hulk, on a rampage during the "World War Hulk" storyline and seeking revenge on Black Bolt for his role in the Hulk's exile from Earth.World War Hulk #1–5 (August 2007 – January 2008). Marvel Comics. During the events of the Secret Invasion limited series it is revealed that this was not in fact Black Bolt, but rather a Skrull, who is killed in battle by members of the Illuminati.Secret Invasion: Inhumans #3 (December 2008). Marvel Comics.New Avengers: Illuminati #5 (June 2007). Marvel Comics. The true Black Bolt is captured by the Skrulls, who intended to use his voice as a weapon of mass destruction.Secret Invasion: Inhumans #1 (October 2008). Marvel Comics. The character is rescued when the heroes of Earth defeat the Skrull army and discover the location of their captured teammates.Secret Invasion #1–6 (June 2008 – January 2009). Marvel Comics.

Black Bolt, angered by the repercussions caused by the Skrull invasion, changes tactics and embarks on an aggressive campaign against all former persecutors of the Inhumans in the War of Kings limited series. At his command, the Inhumans attack the Kree and overthrow Ronan the Accuser, with Black Bolt declaring himself supreme ruler of the Kree Empire. This is followed by a preemptive strike from the Shi'ar empire, now controlled by the usurper Vulcan. Black Bolt intended to release the Terrigen Mist across the galaxy and end the war when, courtesy of the subsequent mutations, all are rendered equal, but the plan was interrupted by Vulcan, the two clashing as the bomb charged up. Although Vulcan was nearly killed by Black Bolt's voice, Black Bolt prepared to abandon his plan when Crystal pointed out that the powers produced by the explosion would only inspire more harm rather than good. However, an enraged Vulcan retained enough strength to stop Black Bolt from teleporting away with Crystal and Lockjaw, which resulted in Black Bolt and Vulcan apparently dying in the subsequent explosion of the Terrigen bomb, as Crystal only negated the Terrigen Mists within the bomb without shutting down its ability to explode.X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #1–5 (November 2007 – March 2008); X-Men: Kingbreaker #1–4 (February – May 2009); War of Kings #1–6 (May – October 2009). Marvel Comics.

He in fact survived the explosion. It was revealed that Black Bolt likely represents the anomaly of the Kree Inhuman genetics program that had been predicted hundreds of thousands of years ago. The genetic prophecy was that this anomaly would bring about the end of the Supreme Intelligence. To prevent this outcome, the Kree Supreme Intelligence had ordered the destruction of all the worlds where the genetic experiments took place. Only five colonies escaped, including Earth's: these were the Universal Inhumans. After his return to Attilan, Black Bolt joined the Universal Inhumans and was presented with four new brides, one from each of the other colonies.Fantastic Four vol. 4 #6–7. Marvel Comics.

They returned to Earth to help defeat the last four Reeds of the Interdimensional Council.Fantastic Four vol. 4 #8–10. Marvel Comics. They then faced the Kree Armada, who had been ordered by the resurrected Kree Supreme Intelligence to wipe out Earth and the Inhumans.Fantastic Four vol. 4 #11. Marvel Comics.Fantastic Four #600–603. Marvel Comics. After the Kree fled in defeat, the Inhumans followed in pursuit.Fantastic Four #603. Marvel Comics. Guided by Franklin Richards, Black Bolt confronted the Supreme Intelligence, surviving long enough to surrender and trigger protocols forcing terms of a truce. He convinced them that the prophecy has been broken, and that he was no longer a threat. They parted ways, but Black Bolt had to agree to Ronan (Crystal's husband) returning alone to the Kree domain.FF #20-21. Marvel Comics.

During the Infinity storyline, Black Bolt was visited by Thanos' Black Order to demand a tribute, the heads of Inhuman younglings between the ages of 16 and 22 or the annihilation of Earth's inhabitants. Using the Terrigen Codex, Black Bolt discovered Thanos used the tribute demand as a cover for his true mission: to kill his secret Inhuman-descendant son whose identity and location were unknown even by his father.Infinity #2. Marvel Comics. After the Inhumans denied the tribute to Corvus Glaive, Thanos personally visited Black Bolt in Attilan. Finding the Inhuman city empty with only Black Bolt left, Black Bolt unleashed a powerful scream which tore down Attilan itself and activated a Terrigen Bomb which spread the Mists across the Earth.Infinity #3. Marvel Comics. Thanos survived the attack and found Black Bolt still alive in the rubble. Thanos demanded to know the location of his son. Black Bolt refused and continued attacking Thanos with his voice until an enraged Thanos knocked him out.Infinity #4. Marvel Comics. Black Bolt was held captive for Thanos to use his power to activate the Illuminati's anti-matter bombs to destroy the Earth.Infinity #5. Marvel Comics. When the Illuminati arrived in the Necropolis, they found Thanos' general Supergiant, with Black Bolt under her control as she uses Black Bolt to defeat them. When Supergiant activated the bombs, Maximus appeared with the trigger. He triggered the bombs, but also used Lockjaw to transport the anti-matter bomb along with Supergiant to a distant uninhabited planet where she died in the explosion. Black Bolt was liberated and left the scene along with Maximus and Lockjaw. In the ancient location of Attilan in the Himalayas, Black Bolt hid the Terrigen Codex and made Maximus understand his survival and that of his brother were to be kept a secret. Maximus also deduced that Black Bolt was always going to activate the Terrigen Bomb irrespective of Thanos' arrival which was to herald a new age of the Inhumans.Infinity #6. Marvel Comics. After being examined by Maximus, Black Bolt discovered with his brother that the Terrigen Bomb had greatly diminished Black Bolt's powers. Black Bolt and Maximus agreed to keep this a secret.New Avengers vol. 3 #12. Marvel Comics.

Using exogenetically charged waters, Maximus was able to help Black Bolt recover from the power loss he suffered after the detonation of the Terrigen Bomb.New Avengers vol. 3 #18. Marvel Comics.

During the "Secret Wars" storyline, Black Bolt takes part in the incursion between Earth-616 and Earth-1610. He is taken out by the Children of Tomorrow.Secret Wars #1. Marvel Comics.

In the aftermath of the Secret Wars storyline, Medusa sends Nur and Auran to find Black Bolt who is forced by Maximus to use his voice against them, killing Auran.Inhuman #7–8. Marvel Comics. Black Bolt and Medusa end up separating over his prolonged absence from Attilan.Inhuman #12. Marvel Comics. Nonetheless, they team up to battle Kang the Conqueror for their son Ahura (Black Bolt had earlier given Ahura over to Kang for safe-keeping during the incursions). Unwelcome in Attilan, Black Bolt now runs the "Quiet Room," a nightclub that functions as a neutral zone for metahumans.Uncanny Inhumans #0–1. Marvel Comics. At one point, a resurrected Auran steals his voice, but it is restored with the help of Sterilon.Uncanny Inhumans #16–17. Marvel Comics.

During the "Death of X" storyline, Black Bolt is framed for the death of Cyclops.Death of X #4. Marvel Comics.

When the truce between the Inhumans and X-Men is broken during the Inhumans vs. X-Men storyline, Black Bolt is subsequently ambushed by Emma Frost and Dazzler in the Quiet Room. A disguised Dazzler is able to absorb the energy from his voice and counterattack him with it.IVX #1. Marvel Comics. He is held captive by the X-Men in Forge's workshop in the dimension of Limbo until his rescue by Medusa and the Inhumans.IVX #5. Marvel Comics. He helps Medusa neutralize Emma Frost. In the aftermath, there is hope of reconciliation between the Royal couple as she joins Black Bolt in the Quiet Room.IVX #6. Marvel Comics.

Black Bolt and a group of Inhumans later tracked down Maximus and captured him for his trial. Black Bolt later spoke to Maximus privately.Inhumans Prime #1. Marvel Comics.

Marvel Boy later reveals that there is still hope to restore the Inhuman race on the remains of the Kree Homeworld, so the Royal family and a couple of new Inhumans journey to space to find the secret buried on Hala.Royals #1. Marvel Comics.

However, they were soon confronted by two surprises: Medusa's affliction with a mysterious illness, and the revelation of Black Bolt as Maximus in disguise. Maximus had used his psychic powers and an image inducer to switch places with his brother before leaving Earth.Royals #3. Marvel Comics. It was Black Bolt that was imprisoned in a deep space torture prison that was meant for Maximus. Upon defeating his fellow inmate Absorbing Man, Black Bolt confronted the as-yet-unidentified jailer. When his quasi-sonic no longer worked, Black Bolt was killed and revived.Black Bolt #1. Marvel Comics. Black Bolt later made acquaintances with Absorbing Man, Blinky, Metal Master, and Raava.Black Bolt #2. Marvel Comics. After discovering that the Jailer is an Inhuman who was incarcerated in the torture prison and has since taken over it, Black Bolt and his fellow inmates fight the Jailer. Absorbing Man sacrifices himself so that Black Bolt can kill the Jailer and enable his fellow inmates to escape.Black Bolt #6. Marvel Comics.

Black Bolt returns to Earth with Blinky. They inform Titania about her husband Crusher's heroic death.Black Bolt #8. Marvel Comics. At the funeral, Blinky is kidnapped by Lash.Black Bolt #9. Marvel Comics. He forces Black Bolt to surrender and injects him with a poison to prepare his blood to be used as part of a new Terrigen-type bomb that will produce new Inhumans. The pain of the process sends Black Bolt's mind towards Medusa's mind. They interact on a psychic plane and update each other. He finds out about Medusa's love for Gorgon and they determine that they cannot go back to their marriage. Instead, they will move forward and Medusa promises to find them as they get separated. Black Bolt breaks free only to succumb to the poison. Blinky tries to protect him, but turns into a monster channeling the Jailer.Black Bolt #10. Marvel Comics.

After an encounter with the Progenitors, Medusa and Black Bolt meet on the Astral Plane and agreed to continue as partners and not lovers. When Medusa takes the Primagen, it restores her hair and health while also causing a backlash in the attacking Progenitor to destroy the approaching Progenitors causing the Ordinator-Class Progenitors that saw the attack from the World Farm to spare Earth from their invasion.Inhumans: Final Judgement #1. Marvel Comics.

In "Death of the Inhumans," Black Bolt calls together the four Queens of the Universal Inhuman tribes to respond to this threat. However, the meeting goes far from as planned, as an Inhuman executioner named Vox, a Super-Inhuman created by the Kree, begins his bloody rampage across the place. Vox controls several Inhumans, forcing Black Bolt to battle them. During this, Triton is killed.Death of the Inhumans #5 (November 2018)

Black Bolt's Terrigen-mutated physique surpasses the superhuman physique of typical Inhumans: his strength, stamina, durability, and reflexes are well above typical human or Inhuman levels. His speed and agility are highly enhanced, and he possesses superhuman senses. An organic mechanism in his brain's speech center produces an unknown particle that interacts with ambient electrons, enabling him to produce certain mentally-controlled phenomena. The most devastating of these effects is Black Bolt's "quasi-sonic scream". Because his electron-harnessing ability is linked to the speech center of his brain, any attempt to use his vocal cords triggers an uncontrollable disturbance of the particle/electron interaction field. Because of this limitation, Black Bolt must be constantly vigilant of even the softest of utterances, lest he destroy anything or anyone in his path. At full strength, his voice can destroy planets,Inhumans vol. 2 #6 (April 1999). Marvel Comics.Inhumans vol. 3 #4 (October 2000). Marvel Comics.{{Cite web |last=James |first=Jordan St |date=2022-05-10 |title=The Most Powerful Original Marvel Illuminati Members, Ranked |url=https://collider.com/marvel-illuminati-members/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Collider |language=en-US}} while a whisper can rock a battleship. When Black Bolt was captured and experimented on by the Skrulls, it was shown that his "Sonic Scream" is triggered by, and at least partially dependent on, his emotional state.Secret Invasion: Inhumans #3

The fork-like antenna worn upon his forehead helps Black Bolt control his power. He can channel his powers inward to increase his strength and speed, and can focus it through the focusing tool or his arms as concussive blasts. Black Bolt is capable of channeling all available energy into one devastating punch called his Master Blow, which renders him extremely vulnerable afterward. By concentrating his electrons into anti-electrons, he can fly at speeds of up to {{convert|500|mph|abbr=on}} for a period of six hours, protected by an anti-graviton field.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Caleb |date=2022-05-15 |title=10 Things Only Comic Book Fans Know About Black Bolt |url=https://screenrant.com/black-bolt-comic-book-unknown-facts-storylines/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Screen Rant |language=en-US}} Black Bolt can create a nearly impenetrable force field by focusing his energy around himself. He can use his electron abilities as extrasensory probes, highly sensitive to electromagnetic phenomena, and he can jam certain electromagnetic mechanisms. Though exhausting, he can create particle/electron interaction fields solid enough to be traversed upon.

Black Bolt is at least partially resistant to telepathy and shares a semi-telepathic bond with those of his blood (such as the Inhuman royal family), as was evident when he was able to resist the mental abilities of his telepathically powerful brother, Maximus, and on different occasions, to use his own abilities to overpower and take control of Maximus' mind. One of Black Bolt's main uses for his telepathic ability is to communicate his wishes to his wife, Medusa the Queen, who then acts as his mouthpiece to the rest of his subjects. He can also use this limited telepathy to communicate his destination wishes to the royal family's teleporting dog, Lockjaw.

Chase Magnett of ComicBook.com called Black Bolt "one of the most outstanding creations from the legendary run of Jack Kirby and Stan Lee on Fantastic Four," writing, "Both as a leader and individual character, he remains stacked with potential. It's almost impossible to imagine any Inhumans story without referencing the Midnight King. Even when Medusa led the kingdom, the absence of Black Bolt was a potent element in all of their stories. He's a wonderful solo character as well, examining the balance of power and action. His inability to speak due to possessing so much destructive potential is the sort of central metaphor Kirby excelled at creating. Black Bolt is an iconic Marvel Comics character, and it feels like he's finally back in the spotlight where he belongs." Trevor Norkey of Screen Rant said, "Black Bolt is not only an incredible King, but he's one of Marvel's most powerful characters overall. Though he can't talk, his true power is displayed in his energy blasts that protrude from his mouth, making him a force that very few actually want to mess with, let alone overthrow. Like Medusa, Black Bolt is fairly well respected among the residents of Attilan, making him into one of the greatest leaders in all of Marvel Comics. His pure strength and political prowess make him into a truly powerful force in the political spectrum of Marvel. Not only is Black Bolt well respected among the citizens of Attilan, but since the discovery of Attilan on Earth, he has become a well respected leader among the other characters in Marvel Comics. He regularly tries to make sure that the people of Earth know that he is not a threat, and instead an ally. Since the Inhumans became significantly more popular in Marvel Comics over the past decade, Black Bolt has become an incredibly interesting character to follow,"{{Cite web |last=Norkey |first=Trevor |date=2018-06-12 |title=The 15 Most Powerful Kings And Queens In The Marvel Universe, Officially Ranked |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-most-powerful-kinds-queens-officially-ranked/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Screen Rant |language=en-US}}

Jesse Schedeen of IGN included Black Bolt in their "7 Inhumans We Want on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." list, saying, "Black Bolt is pretty much the top dog when it comes to the Inhumans. He's the king of his people and the ruler of the hidden city of Attilan. He's charged with maintaining this secret empire and ensuring that future generations of Inhumans continue to survive and evolve. He's an integral character to the mythology, and it's tough to imagine Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. delving too deeply into Inhuman matters without Black Bolt putting in an appearance. However, much of what makes this character appealing is his power and the terrible toll it takes on all facets of his life."{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=2015-03-03 |title=7 Inhumans We Want on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/03/03/agents-of-shield-7-inhumans-we-want-on-the-show |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=IGN |language=en}} ComicsAlliance ranked Black Bolt 2nd in their "Marvel’s Royal Inhumans, Ranked From Worst To Best" list, stating, "If you're into the strong, silent type, they don't come much stronger than Black Bolt, or much more silent. The king doesn't say much, because his voice has the power to level cities, but that's helped lend the character an air of aloof mystery that makes him more compelling. He's insanely powerful, but fascinatingly contained, and as he watches and unpacks the politics of the Marvel Universe, we all want to know what he's thinking. Two other factors make Black Bolt a popular favorite: First, his Kirby-designed costume is one of the all-time greats, from his thunderous lederhosen to his tuning fork diadem. No-one looks cooler. Second, his real name is Blackagar Boltagon, which is so excessively ridiculous that it loops back around to amazing."{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=CA |date=November 21, 2016 |title=Meet The Family: A Guide To Marvel's Royal Inhumans |url=https://comicsalliance.com/inhumans-royal-family-guide-worst-best/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=ComicsAlliance |language=en}}

Screen Rant included Black Bolt in their "10 Best Black Panther Comics Characters Not In The MCU" list.{{Cite web |last=Harn |first=Darby |date=2022-04-23 |title=10 Best Black Panther Comics Characters Not In The MCU |url=https://screenrant.com/best-black-panther-comics-characters-not-in-mcu/ |access-date=2022-10-16 |website=Screen Rant |language=en-US}} Comic Book Resources ranked Black Bolt 1st in their "20 Most Powerful Inhumans" list, 1st in their "10 Inhumans Who Should Join The Avengers" list,{{Cite web |last=Harth |first=David |date=2022-07-24 |title=10 Inhumans Who Should Join The Avengers |url=https://www.cbr.com/inhumans-who-should-join-the-avengers/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en-US}} 2nd in their "10 Most Powerful Members Of Royalty In Marvel Comics" list,{{Cite web |last=Avina |first=Anthony |date=2019-12-11 |title=Marvel: 10 Most Powerful Members Of Royalty In Marvel Comics, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-most-powerful-members-royalty-ranked/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en-US}} and 9th in their "Every Member Of The Illuminati" list.{{Cite web |last=Saffle |first=Ben |date=2022-02-20 |title=Doctor Strange: Every Member Of The Illuminati, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/every-illuminati-member-ranked/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en-US}}

According to Diamond Comic Distributors, Black Bolt #1 was the 57th best selling comic book in May 2017.{{Cite web |title=Top 100 Comics: May 2017 |url=http://www.diamondcomics.com/Article/195874-Top-100-Comics-May-2017 |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Diamond Comic Distributors |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Johnston |first=Rich |date=2017-06-18 |title=The Top 100 Best-Selling Comics And Graphic Novels Of May 2017 |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/recent-updates/top-100-best-selling-comics-graphic-novels-may-2017/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Exclusive: May's Top 100 Best-Selling Comics |url=http://www.previewsworld.com/Article/195875-Exclusive-Mays-Top-100-Best-Selling-Comics |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Previews World |language=en}}

The Black Bolt comic book series won Best New Comic Series while Christian Ward received a nomination for Best Artist at the 2017 Golden Issue Awards.{{Cite web |last=Schmidt |first=Joe |date=December 27, 2017 |title=The 2017 ComicBook.com Golden Issue Award for Best New Comic Series |url=https://comicbook.com/comics/news/2017-golden-issue-award-winner-best-new-comic-series/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Lovett |first=Jamie |date=December 14, 2018 |title=The 2017 ComicBook.com Golden Issue Award for Best Artist |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/2017-golden-issue-award-winner-best-artist/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}} Entertainment Weekly named the Black Bolt comic book series "Best Debut" in their "Best Comics of 2017" list.{{Cite magazine |last1=Holub |first1=Christian |last2=Agard |first2=Chancellor |date=December 14, 2017 |title=The Best Comics of 2017 |url=https://ew.com/books/best-comics-2017/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |language=en}}

Kelsey McConnell of ComicsVerse gave Black Bolt #1 a score of 82%, asserting, "As someone who’s not overly familiar with the ins and outs of the Inhumans, I was at first skeptical about embarking on the journey that is Black Bolt #1. However, the titular character’s first solo issue provides easy access for less informed readers. More than that, it offers a storyline that’s both emotionally compelling and rife with mystery. [...] Overall, Black Bolt #1 is an exciting read. It’s a story that reaches out and digs its claws into the heart — an endless cycle of powerlessness and loss. While the story and the stacked complications had me madly flipping pages, I was a little wanting for more characterization. Sure, I cared why all these horrible things were happening, but I want a reason to care why they happened to Black Bolt specifically. I want a hero who is more than his powers, especially when he loses them."{{Cite web |last=McConnell |first=Kelsey |date=May 3, 2017 |title=BLACK BOLT #1 Review: A King Brought to His Knees |url=https://comicsverse.com/black-bolt-1-review-king-brought-knees/ |website=ComicsVerse}} Mark Peters of Paste gave Black Bolt #1 a grade of 8 out of 10, writing, "Pairing a great writer from outside comics with one of the best talents inside comics is a great move. Based on a promising first issue, this could end up being one of Marvel’s stronger titles, alongside recent gems Moon Knight and The Mighty Thor. [...] This is a promising start to a series that could go anywhere. Black Bolt has always been a tragic figure thanks to his preposterously destructive voice, but he’s never gotten a true spotlight. Ahmed and Ward have talent to spare and look like they’ve found a story worth telling."{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Mark |date=May 3, 2017 |title=In Space, Everyone Should Hear Saladin Ahmed & Christian Ward's Black Bolt Scream |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/comics/saladin-ahmed-christian-ward/in-space-everyone-should-hear-saladim-ahmed-christ/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Paste |language=en}}

According to Comichron, Darkhold: Black Bolt #1 was the 161st best selling comic book in December 2021.{{Cite web |title=Comichron: December 2021 Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops by Diamond |url=https://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2021/2021-12Diamond.html |access-date=2023-08-09 |website=Comichron}}

Dustin Holland of Comic Book Resources called Darkhold: Black Bolt #1 an "entertaining sci-fi mystery," writing, "Darkhold: Black Bolt #1 stands out among the Darkhold books as the most visually and structurally distinct. Its ending calls all of the audience's assumptions about Black Bolt's role in the series into question, leaving fans anxious for the next installment of Darkhold. Mark Russell's writing is entertaining and nuanced enough to reward multiple readings, but Cutler and Poggi's art steals the show in this issue as they present the hero in a landscape that feels at once classic and brand new."{{Cite web |last=Holland |first=Dustin |date=2021-12-07 |title=Marvel's Darkhold: Black Bolt #1 Comic Review |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvels-darkhold-black-bolt-1-comic-review/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en-US}} Chase Magnett of ComicBook.com gave Darkhold: Black Bolt #1 a grade of 4 out of 5, saying, "Black Bolt's tale of a twisted reality in which his mainstream dreams are transformed into nightmares emerges as a blend of gothic romance and Silver Age-style aesthetics in a plot centered upon its unreliable narrator. The essential twist at its center is hinted at early in the pages and, while it's nothing superhero fans haven't seen before, is delivered in a very satisfying fashion. What sets this classic retelling apart beyond its confident slow revelations of the truth are David Cutler's depictions of Black Bolt's current state and his past in Attilan. Kirby-inspired tech fills the city and its fashions in splash panels filled with impossible machines and royal attendants. These bright visions lit with the same charm as prime-era Fantastic Four ideas highlight just how grim Black Bolt's own predicament truly is as well as an artist who is developing a polished and promising style perfectly suited to the genre. The Darkhold: Black Bolt emphasizes its own tale of horror and executes on its premise quite well, regardless of how this may factor into the larger event design."{{Cite web |last=Magnett |first=Chase |date=December 1, 2021 |title=Comic Book Reviews for This Week: 12/1/2021 |url=https://comicbook.com/comics/news/new-comic-reviews-dc-marvel-image-december-1-2021/ |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}

• An alternate version of Black Bolt appears in the What If? story "What If...the Alien Costume Had Possessed Spider-Man?".What If? #4 (October 1989). Marvel Comics.
• An alternate universe variant of Black Bolt appears in "Age of Apocalypse".Tales from the Age of Apocalypse. Marvel Comics.
• An alternate version of Black Bolt appears in "Heroes Reborn".Fantastic Four vol. 2 #1–13 (November 1996 – November 1997). Marvel Comics.
• Vykin the Black Bolt, a fusion of Black Bolt and DC Comics character Vykin, appears in the Amalgam Comics universe.Challengers of the Fantastic #1 (June 1997). Marvel Comics.
• An alternate universe variant of Black Bolt appears in Mutant X.Mutant X #32 (June 2001).
• An alternate universe variant of Black Bolt appears in Earth X.Earth X #0–13 (March 1999 – June 2000)Paradise X #0–12 (April 2002 – August 2003). Marvel Comics
• An alternate universe variant of Black Bolt appears in "House of M".House of M #1–8 (June 2005 – January 2006). Marvel Comics
• An alternate universe variant of Black Bolt appears in 2099: Inhumans.
• An alternate universe variant of Black Bolt from Earth-2149 appears in Marvel Zombies.Marvel Zombies #1–5 (February – June 2006). Marvel Comics.Marvel Zombies 3 #1–4 (December 2008 – March 2009). Marvel Comics.Marvel Zombies Return #1–5 (September 2009). Marvel Comics.
• An alternate universe variant of Black Bolt appears in The Last Fantastic Four Story.Lee, Stan (w), Romita, John, Jr. (p). Hanna, Scott (i). The Last Fantastic Four Story (March 2007). Marvel Comics
• An alternate universe variant of Black Bolt appears in "Old Man Logan".Millar, Mark (w), McNiven, Steve (p), Vines, Dexter (i). "Old Man Logan" Wolverine vol. 3 #71 (2009). Marvel Comics.
• An alternate universe variant of Black Bolt appears in the Ultimate Universe.Ultimate Fantastic Four Annual #1 (October 2005). Marvel Comics.

File:Anson Mount as Black Bolt.jpg as Black Bolt for the 2017 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series, Inhumans.]]

• Black Bolt makes non-speaking cameo appearances in Fantastic Four (1994).
• Black Bolt appears in Ultimate Spider-Man, voiced by Fred Tatasciore.{{cite web |title=Black Bolt Voices (Fantastic Four) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Fantastic-Four/Black-Bolt/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
• Black Bolt appears in Avengers Assemble, voiced again by Fred Tatasciore.
• Black Bolt appears in Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., voiced by Clancy Brown.
• Black Bolt appears in Guardians of the Galaxy, voiced by Trevor Devall.
• Black Bolt appears in Inhumans (2017), portrayed primarily by Anson Mount, while his younger self is portrayed by Lofton Shaw.{{cite news |date=November 14, 2016 |title='Marvel's The Inhumans' Coming to IMAX & ABC in 2017 |url=http://marvel.com/news/tv/26993/marvels_the_inhumans_coming_to_imax_abc_in_2017 |access-date=February 6, 2016 |work=Marvel.com}}{{cite news |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=February 28, 2017 |title='Marvel's Inhumans': 'Hell On Wheels' Anson Mount To Star As Black Bolt In ABC Series |url=https://deadline.com/2017/02/marvels-inhumans-anson-mount-black-bolt-casting-abc-1202027526/ |access-date=February 28, 2017 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}
• Black Bolt appears in Marvel Future Avengers, voiced again by Fred Tatasciore.

• Black Bolt makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in Planet Hulk as a member of the Illuminati.

• An alternate universe variant of Black Bolt from Earth-838 appears in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, portrayed again by Anson Mount. He is a member of the Illuminati before Wanda Maximoff kills them.

• Black Bolt appears as a non-playable character in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. He provides the heroes with a base on Attilan after Doctor Doom acquires the power of Odin and reshapes Earth in his image.
• Black Bolt appears as a DLC character in LittleBigPlanet.{{cite web |url=http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/add-ons/littlebigplanet-2-marvel-heroes-costume-pack-5.html |title=Marvel Costume Kit 5 |website=PlayStation |access-date=December 30, 2012 |archive-date=December 22, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121222053229/http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/add-ons/littlebigplanet-2-marvel-heroes-costume-pack-5.html |url-status=dead }}
• Black Bolt appears as a limited-time unlockable character in Marvel: Avengers Alliance.
• Black Bolt appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes.{{cite web |title=Countdown to LEGO Marvel Super Heroes With New Character Reveals | Marvel Heroes Games |url=http://marvel.com/news/story/21333/countdown_to_lego_marvel_super_heroes_with_new_character_reveals |access-date=May 14, 2014 |website=Marvel.com}}
• Black Bolt appears as a playable character in Marvel Contest of Champions.
• Black Bolt appears as a playable character in Marvel's Mighty Heroes.{{cite web |last=Moore |first=Matt |date=March 30, 2015 |title=Mighty Heroes Marvel Monday: Black Bolt |url=http://marvel.com/news/video_games/24353/mighty_heroes_marvel_monday_black_bolt |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402002123/http://marvel.com/news/video_games/24353/mighty_heroes_marvel_monday_black_bolt |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |access-date=May 17, 2015 |publisher=Marvel.com}}
• Black Bolt appears as a playable character in Marvel: Future Fight.{{Cite web |last=Sheehan |first=Gavin |date=2020-08-12 |title=Its Inhumans Vs. X-Men In The Latest Marvel Future Fight Update |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/its-inhumans-vs-x-men-in-the-latest-marvel-future-fight-update/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors |language=en}}
• Black Bolt appears as a playable character in Marvel Heroes.{{cite web|url=https://marvelheroes.com/news/news-articles/advance-pack-3-now-available|title=The Advance Pack 3 Now Available!|publisher=Gazillion Entertainment|date=January 29, 2016|access-date=August 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821024325/https://marvelheroes.com/news/news-articles/advance-pack-3-now-available|archive-date=August 21, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}
• Black Bolt appears as a playable character in Marvel Puzzle Quest.{{cite web |date=August 9, 2016 |title=Piecing together Marvel Puzzle Quest: Black Bolt |url=http://marvel.com/news/video_games/26572/piecing_together_marvel_puzzle_quest_black_bolt |access-date=August 18, 2016 |publisher=Marvel.com}}{{dead link|date=December 2017|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}
• Black Bolt appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2.{{cite web|title=Characters|url=http://m.ign.com/wikis/lego-marvel-super-heroes-2/Characters|website=IGN Database|date=19 May 2017 |access-date=28 January 2018}}
• Black Bolt appears as a playable character in Marvel Powers United VR, voiced again by Fred Tatasciore.
• Black Bolt appears as a non-playable character in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, voiced by Liam O'Brien.
• Black Bolt appears as a playable character in Marvel Strike Force.{{Cite web |last=Levandoski |first=Quinn |date=2022-04-05 |title=Marvel Strike Force: 10 Best Legendary Characters, Ranked |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-strike-force-best-legendary-characters-ranked/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=Screen Rant |language=en-US}}
• Black Bolt appears in Marvel Snap.{{Cite web |last=Adler |first=Kai |date=2022-11-23 |title=Marvel Snap: Best Interference Cards |url=https://gamerant.com/marvel-snap-best-interference-cards/ |access-date=2023-03-22 |website=Game Rant |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Tassi |first=Paul |date=December 29, 2022 |title=The List Of The 76 Pool 3 Cards In 'Marvel Snap' You Need To Collect |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/12/29/the-list-of-the-76-pool-3-cards-in-marvel-snap-you-need-to-collect/ |access-date=2023-03-22 |website=Forbes |language=en}}

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