Stephen Doone was a newspaper publisher who ran one of the largest crime syndicates in the city as “The Blackmask.” He used his newspaper to influence events. He was eventually taken down by Bulletman. As the Blackmask, Doone used grenades that exploded with freezing gas, and he also used conventional firearms. He liked to set elaborate traps for his enemies as well.
Alias Blackmask |
Real Names/Alt Names Stephen Doone |
Characteristics Villain, Criminal Mastermind, Fawcett Universe, World War II Era |
Creators/Key Contributors Bill Parker, John Smalle |
First Appearance Nickel Comics #1 (May 1940) |
First Publisher Fawcett [CB+] [DCM] [GCD] |
Appearance List Nickel Comics #1-3 |
Sample Read Nickel Comics [DCM] [CB+] |
Description Stephen Doone was a newspaper publisher who ran one of the largest crime syndicates in the city as “The Blackmask.” He used his newspaper to influence events. He was eventually taken down by Bulletman. As the Blackmask, Doone used grenades that exploded with freezing gas, and he also used conventional firearms. He liked to set elaborate traps for his enemies as well. |
Source Blackmask (Fawcett) – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |