Domino mask

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A domino mask is a small, rounded mask covering only the eyes and the space between them. Since the 18th century, the domino mask is worn during carnival, especially in Venice, where its origin lies. In comic book and popular culture, a domino mask indicates that a superhero/heroine wishes to maintain his/her secret identity; at the same time the mask actually obscures little of the facial features that make the character recognizable. For example, Batman's sidekick Robin and the Lone Ranger wear a domino mask. A domino mask is very similar to a masquerade mask, except it is not as embellished or decorated.

The original designs for Batman utilised a simple domino mask as part of his disguise, but Batman co-creator Bill Finger suggested that Bob Kane give him a cape and cowl instead.^[1]

A black domino style mask is also a form of shorthand commonly used in television, film, and especially cartoons as the stereotypical attire of a bank robber or burglar. This variation is therefore known as the burglar's mask.

Notable fictional users

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DC Comics

• Cobweb
• Green Arrow
• Green Lanterns:

1. Alan Scott
2. Hal Jordan
3. Kyle Rayner

• Nightwing
• Robins:

1. Dick Grayson
2. Jason Todd
3. Tim Drake
4. Stephanie Brown
5. Damian Wayne

• Speedy
• Hollis J. Mason: Nite Owl I
• Comedian
• The Riddler
• Harley Quinn
• Adrian Veidt: Ozymandias
• Piper
• The Spirit
• Trickster
• Weather Wizard

Marvel Comics

• Bucky
• Ms. Marvel
• Patriot
• Black Cat

Image Comics

• Dynamo 5:

1. Slingshot
2. Scrap
3. Scatterbrain

Nedor Comics

• Black Terror
• Fighting Yank
• Miss Masque

Miscellaneous

• The Phantom
• Lady Luck
• Umbrella Academy
• Beagle Boys
• The Lone Ranger
• Mr. Incredible
• Elastigirl
• Violet Parr
• Dash Parr
• Jack-Jack Parr
• Syndrome
• Hamburglar
• Christine Daae (during the Masquerade ball)
• Raoul de Chagny (during the Masquerade ball)
• Sailor V
• Tuxedo Mask

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