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The “Master of Disguise” is a character who can slip in and out of costume at the drop of a hat, who is such an accomplished actor and makeup artist that no one can identify them until they reveal themselves. This trope is just about the “accomplished actor” part. When they want to, they can change their mannerisms, their voice, and every other non-physical aspect to seem like a completely different person. Usually done by evil characters, in a “Bitch in Sheep’s Clothing” sort of way. This is the kind of character that causes fans to cry, “Wait, is that even the same character?” A “Required Secondary Power” for most “Shapeshifters”. Otherwise, how could they pass as — for example — the President of the United States? Of course, much humor can be had if they don’t fall under this trope. A sub-trope of “Master of Disguise”. An in-universe version of “He Really Can Act”. Can overlap with “The Power of Acting”. Contrast “Perfect Disguise, Terrible Acting”, for when an impersonator doesn’t get this as a secondary power. ~ Master Actor – TV Tropes
Black Cat #3 | Al Avison
Black Cat #3 | Al Avison

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Black Cat

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Linda Turner, daughter of a movie star and a stunt woman, became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Bored with the make-believe life of Tinsel Town, she decided to help her country when she came across […]

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Linda Turner, daughter of a movie star and a stunt woman, became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Bored with the make-believe life of Tinsel Town, she decided to help her country when she came across […]

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British Agent 99

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The man known as British Agent 99 was Hollywood actor and British citizen Alan Douglas. Alan Douglas was a famous star in America, but when he receives the news of his fathers death in the […]

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The man known as British Agent 99 was Hollywood actor and British citizen Alan Douglas. Alan Douglas was a famous star in America, but when he receives the news of his fathers death in the […]

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Butch Dykeman

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When Star Publications acquired Novelty Press’ assets, Toni Gay became one of the features in School Day Romances — a title that mostly featured high school and college-aged girls. At this point, Toni stopped investigating […]

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When Star Publications acquired Novelty Press’ assets, Toni Gay became one of the features in School Day Romances — a title that mostly featured high school and college-aged girls. At this point, Toni stopped investigating […]

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Captain Stand-In

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“This is the story of a man with an ugly face and a handsome heart… Buck Hoskins, daredevil showman, gifted actor, quick-fisted friend, who earned his title the hard way: Captain Stand-In!” Hoskins is the […]

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“This is the story of a man with an ugly face and a handsome heart… Buck Hoskins, daredevil showman, gifted actor, quick-fisted friend, who earned his title the hard way: Captain Stand-In!” Hoskins is the […]

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Captain Valiant

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Bruce Barton is an actor, an understudy for the lead role of Captain Valiant in the Broadway play “Comic Follies” at the Liberty Theater. Barton accompanied the play’s producer to the bank to withdraw money […]

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Bruce Barton is an actor, an understudy for the lead role of Captain Valiant in the Broadway play “Comic Follies” at the Liberty Theater. Barton accompanied the play’s producer to the bank to withdraw money […]

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Claire Voyant

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In 1943, torch singer Lyn Hall joined a USO tour to entertain American Troops in Africa. On the way back to the states, the boat she was on was torpedoed and she and everyone else […]

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In 1943, torch singer Lyn Hall joined a USO tour to entertain American Troops in Africa. On the way back to the states, the boat she was on was torpedoed and she and everyone else […]

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Katy Keene

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Katy Keene was a glamorous brunette college student when she was first discovered as a potential fashion model at age 21. After a brief stint as an aspiring Broadway performer, Katy rose to stardom as […]

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Katy Keene was a glamorous brunette college student when she was first discovered as a potential fashion model at age 21. After a brief stint as an aspiring Broadway performer, Katy rose to stardom as […]

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Kayo Ward

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Kayo Ward was known for his Herculean strength and nearly superhuman stamina when he worked in a steel mill in New York, as well as his good nature and heroic inclinations. While walking home from […]

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Kayo Ward was known for his Herculean strength and nearly superhuman stamina when he worked in a steel mill in New York, as well as his good nature and heroic inclinations. While walking home from […]

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Lars of Mars

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Lars of Mars was a law enforcement agent of the Supreme Council, the ruling body of Mars. When the Supreme Council learned that a hydrogen bomb was successfully tested on Earth, it became alarmed. The […]

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Lars of Mars was a law enforcement agent of the Supreme Council, the ruling body of Mars. When the Supreme Council learned that a hydrogen bomb was successfully tested on Earth, it became alarmed. The […]

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Menace

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Dennis Temple, actor and private eye, is the most hated man in the movie business, since he often plays the bad guy. He has a blonde actress fiancee named Rita Wilson, who is far more […]

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Dennis Temple, actor and private eye, is the most hated man in the movie business, since he often plays the bad guy. He has a blonde actress fiancee named Rita Wilson, who is far more […]

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Mr. Whiskers

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Jim Clay, a former actor, discarded the make-up kit and joined the FBI. He adopted the role of Mr. Whiskers in order to conceal his real identity. His disguise was known only to his superior, […]

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Jim Clay, a former actor, discarded the make-up kit and joined the FBI. He adopted the role of Mr. Whiskers in order to conceal his real identity. His disguise was known only to his superior, […]

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Scarlet Seal

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Barry Moore was an American actor who took a job as a lab technician at the Center City Police Department to help his father, a police captain. When the city police failed to arrest “Bugs” […]

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Barry Moore was an American actor who took a job as a lab technician at the Center City Police Department to help his father, a police captain. When the city police failed to arrest “Bugs” […]

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Señorita Rio

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Ritta Farrar was, at one point, a rising Hollywood actress and a former movie stunt girl. When her fiance, Bill, was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, she decided to become a secret agent […]

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Ritta Farrar was, at one point, a rising Hollywood actress and a former movie stunt girl. When her fiance, Bill, was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, she decided to become a secret agent […]

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Spy Smasher (Fawcett 2)

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In a bid to weaken American morale, the Nazis decided to make a movie showing Spy Smasher losing to them. With Hans as their impostor, they went to America and began to film. The real […]

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In a bid to weaken American morale, the Nazis decided to make a movie showing Spy Smasher losing to them. With Hans as their impostor, they went to America and began to film. The real […]

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Ted Parrish

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Ted Parrish was a famous Hollywood film star who found himself typecast as a romantic lead. Frustrated with the situation, Parrish told his producer that he would walk away from his contract if he didn’t […]

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Ted Parrish was a famous Hollywood film star who found himself typecast as a romantic lead. Frustrated with the situation, Parrish told his producer that he would walk away from his contract if he didn’t […]

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Vampire’s Daughter

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Althea was a young woman, approximately in her twenties, living alone in her father’s estate, which she inherited after he passed away two years prior. She was approached by Mr. Heff and his associate Paul […]

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Althea was a young woman, approximately in her twenties, living alone in her father’s estate, which she inherited after he passed away two years prior. She was approached by Mr. Heff and his associate Paul […]

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Veronica Darnell

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Veronica was a former Hollywood movie star, who became an agent of the United States Secret Service after her acting career was over. She aided Captain Flag and Yank in tracking down the Black Hand, […]

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Veronica was a former Hollywood movie star, who became an agent of the United States Secret Service after her acting career was over. She aided Captain Flag and Yank in tracking down the Black Hand, […]