Black Mask was Hush before Hush: a villains obsessed not with Batman but with Bruce Wayne, seeking to bring down Bruce for childhood grudges. But over the years he has evolved into a more sadistic figure. As villains month nears its end, we read three stories featuring Roman Sionis: his first appearance, his return in the run up to Knightfall and the story that establishes his modern rivalry with Catwoman.

Losing Face (Batman V.1 # 386-387, Detective Comics V.1 # 553)

Warpaint (Batman V.1 # 484-485)

Relentless (Catwoman V.3 # 12-16)

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