Mr. Boddy

## Source

**Mr. Boddy** is a prominent character in the *Clue* franchise. He is commonly known as the primary victim of murder.

## Character

Mr. Boddy is commonly known as a very wealthy and enigmatic businessman who is the proprietor of Boddy Mansion (later Tudor Mansion).

Mr. Boddy has rarely been given a physical appearance. When shown, Boddy is shown to be either a young or middle-age man.

## Appearances

Mr. Boddy has primarily been featured in all standard editions of *Clue*, but he has been featured in some British and European media as well.

## Incarnations

### Clue (2002 edition)

*Main article: Mr. Boddy (2002)*

**Mr. John Boddy** (also known as **Dr. Black**) was an eminent anthropologist, master of Tudor Mansion, and heir of the Black family estate. Orphaned at a young age, he was taken in by his uncle Sir Hugh Black. After his uncle's death, Boddy is made the heir to his estate, which he is set to fully inherit on the day of his thirtieth birthday. Some time after the death of his solicitor, Miles Meadow-Brook, Mr. Boddy discovers a series of allowances that his uncle entrusted to six of his closest associates. Boddy is determined to end this musky financial dealing, but is unable to when he was murdered by one of those six associates during a dinner party.

### Clue (2016 edition)

In the 2016 edition, Mr. Boddy (Dr. Black in *Cluedo*) is celebrating his thirtieth birthday and has reopened his home, Tudor Mansion, after renovations have been made to the estate.

### Clue (2023 edition)

*Main article: Boddy Black*

In the 2023 edition, **Mr.** **Boden "Boddy" Black Jr.** is the heir of the wealthy Black family and has been involved with several passion projects, with his latest being an extravagantly over-the-top luxury hotel. While the hotel idea has faced public opposition, Black's idea has been fast tracked by government officials and is partnering with some of the city's elite.

## Alternative versions

### Clue: Discover the Secrets

In *Discover the Secrets*, Mr. Boddy was replaced with a nameless media mogul, who has suddenly "disappeared" during a party held at his mansion.

### Clue (2012 edition)

In the 2012 edition, Mr. Boddy was replaced once again with **Samuel Black**, an infamous reclusive millionaire who is a member of the secret C.L.U.E. Houses.

## In other media

### Literature

#### Clue (book series)

In the 1990s children's book series, **Mr. Reginald Boddy** is an extremely wealthy philanthropist, owner of Boddy Mansion, and a painfully trusting host. He collects valuable items while generously forgiving his guests for attempting to commit any crime, including theft, murdering each other and even himself.

#### *The Clue Mystery* book series

In the *Clue Mystery* young adult book trilogy, **Headmaster** (**Mr.**) **Brain Boddy** was the headmaster of Blackbrook Academy, first introduced in *In the Hall with the Knife*. Formerly a Professor of Chemical Engineering in a mainland college, Boddy was well-loved by the students of Blackbrook. His death causes the school to go into dismay in the following installments.

### Film and television

In the 1985 film, Mr. Boddy is a McCarthyist blackmailing each of the suspects because he deems them “un-American”. He is the first victim in the film, being struck with the candlestick in the hall and later dragged into the bathroom. His killer varies by each ending.

### Computer and video games

#### Cluedo (1994 video game)

**Mr. Victor Sebastian Boddy** is the master of Arlington Hall, a rich bachelor who is more feared than loved.