Black Mask facts for kids
Black Mask is the name used by two different bad guys in the Batman stories. Both of them wear a black skull mask and a black suit. Sometimes, they lead a group of criminals.
Who is Black Mask?
The first person to be called Black Mask was a character named Roman Sionis. He really disliked masks, but he ended up wearing special makeup that made his face look like a black skull.
The second Black Mask was Jeremiah Arkham. He was in charge of Arkham Asylum, which is a special hospital for people with mental health issues in the Batman universe. After the first Black Mask was gone, Jeremiah Arkham wanted to continue what he had started, so he became the next Black Mask.
Black Mask in Movies
You might have seen characters similar to Black Mask in movies.
- In the movie Batman Returns, the character Max Shreck, played by Christopher Walken, looked a bit like Black Mask after he was burned.
- Black Mask was also played by Ewan McGregor in the 2020 movie Birds of Prey.
See also
- In Spanish: Black Mask para niños
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