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Mask, The (Golden Age)
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Creation & Design

The Mask was created by Doug Mahnke and John Arcudi, first appearing in the comic series in the early 1990s. The character was designed to be a humorous yet dark take on the superhero genre, embodying chaos and unpredictability.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the comic series, The Mask quickly gained popularity due to its unique blend of humor and horror, leading to various adaptations including animated series and films.

Character Development

Over the years, The Mask has evolved from a simple comedic character into a complex figure representing the duality of human nature, exploring themes of identity, power, and chaos.

Cultural Reception

The Mask has been well-received by audiences, praised for its unique blend of humor and horror, as well as its commentary on the superhero genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
Big Head
First Appearance:
Suspense Comics #2
Aliases:
The Mask, Big Head
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Mask, Loki
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Reality manipulation, Regeneration
Equipment:
The Mask
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Suspense Comics #2
Continental ⋅ 1944
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Suspense Comics #2
 
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$790
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$2.9k

Key Facts

1st appearance of The Mask, a young inventor and crimefighter

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