Is Sauron’s Iconic Lord Of The Rings Black Armor Canon To Tolkien’s Books?

Despite not making too many full-bodied appearances in the Lord of the Rings movies, Sauron and his iconic black armor leave a lasting impression, but that doesn’t mean his look stems from J.R.R. Tolkien’s books. Before becoming the eponymous Lord of the Rings, Sauron was the most trusted lieutenant of Morgoth, the original Dark Lord who tried to conquer the known world during the First Age. Much of Sauron’s backstory derives from the lore in The Silmarillion, which recounts the supreme deity, Eru Ilúvatar’s creation of Eä, Tolkien’s universe, as well as Arda, the author’s Earth stand-in. Understanding this lore is crucial to grasping how Sauron rose to power.