- "Why are you doing this?
Because I was born bad. Unlike you and your little Deadfast besties, I don’t lie to myself about it.
Then why have you been wearing a mask?
Difference is when I take mine off, nothing changes. I always knew I was a sociopath, I mean why do you think I love horror movies so much? I watched every single one I could get my hands on until I realized it just wasn’t quite enough. Why should Michael Myers have all the fun when I could be a better monster? Because I’m not just some actor in a costume. This is who I really am on the inside." - ― Beth and Liv Reynolds (Scream; TV series)
- "Putting on this hood, it helps me direct the darkness inside of me.
But at what cost? You’re a fool to think a piece of cloth could separate man from monster. Dividing yourself in two, only makes monster stronger until it is stronger than you. This deal you sale yourself on to this hood, is going to keep this monster of yours at bay, someday its going to fall bad and when it does you’re not going to like what you see underneath." - ― Anatoly Knyazev and Oliver Queen (Arrowverse/Arrow)
The archetype of a masked villain. Variation of Supervillain. Opposite to Masked Hero.
Also Called[]
- Mask Villain
- Masked Villainess
- Costume Villain
- Costume Villainess
Properties[]
The user possesses the powers and traits of a masked villain, assuming an alternative persona by wearing a mask. The mask itself often possesses supernatural traits, empowering the user. In other times the mask may simply be a way for a character to express themselves. The freedom and anonymity brought about by the mask may bring out both the good and the bad.
Associated Powers[]
- Dark Form
- Disguise Mastery
- Jungian Archetype Mimicry - the "mask" archetype.
- Powers Via Object
Relationships[]
Example Characters[]
- Jack Slaughter/Absorbman (Captain Biceps)
- Tommy Field/Turboman (Captain Biceps)
- Gabriel Crum/Gladiator Man (Captain Biceps)
- Aves Family/The Flock of Fury (El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera)
- Masked Mutant (Goosebumps)
- Vector (Hero Killer)
- Norman Osborn/Green Goblin (Marvel Comics)
- Dark Rangers (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
- Haku (Naruto)
- Obito Uchiha (Naruto)
- Smith Family (The Powerpuff Girls)
- Fearsome Foursome (Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten)
- Red X (Teen Titans)
- Wesley Gibson (Wanted)
Gallery[]
Wesley Gibson (Wanted)
Videos[]
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