Laughing Mask

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Laughing Mask
Cover art for The Twelve #4. Art by Kaare Andrews.
Publication information
Publisher	Timely Comics
First appearance	Daring Mystery Comics #2
In story information
Alter ego	Dennis Burton
Team affiliations	The Twelve
Abilities	Expert marksman and pugilist

The Laughing Mask (Dennis Burton) is a Timely Comics Golden Age superhero who appeared in Daring Mystery Comics #2, and will reappear in The Twelve.^{[1] [2]}

[edit] Fictional character biography

Dennis Burton was a Deputy District Attorney who became frustrated with the American civil justice process and decided to take the law into his on hands. Using the alias "The Laughing Mask", he donned a red suit and phosphorescent glowing mask, plus a pair of .45 pistols. He accepted killing as a means for justice, shooting several unarmed gangsters during his first appearance.

[edit] References

• A Guide to Marvel's Golden Age Characters: Laughing Mask, by Jess Nevins

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