The sadistic Roman Sionis only cares about two things: hurting people, and total control of Gotham City’s criminal underworld. If he can use one to accomplish the other, then all the better.
In a city full of villains who declare themselves the sworn enemy of Batman, few share that same enmity for billionaire Bruce Wayne. One exception to this is Roman Sionis, the Black Mask. Born into wealth and power much as Bruce Wayne was, Roman harbored nothing but resentment for his wealthy parents and the many opportunities they presented to him. With an ebony mask fused to his face, Roman set out to destroy Bruce and take control of the city that failed him, by whatever means necessary.
Recently, the role of Black Mask was temporarily filled by Jeremiah Arkham, the director of Arkham Asylum. Using Roman’s signature visage, Arkham orchestrated the chaos of the asylum’s most notorious patients, until Sionis returned once more to reclaim his title.
For more on Black Mask's history, visit his page on DCUniverse.com.
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newBATMAN #46
At last, Batman comes face to face with Gotham City’s deadly new villain, Mr. Bloom.
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newBATMAN #51
Batman has battled everything from the Court of Owls to Mr. Bloom to the Joker, but how does he handle a quiet night in Gotham City…?
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newCATWOMAN #62
The big mysteries of Selina's missing year are revealed! Learn the fallout from Catwoman's murder of Black Mask, including the horrible price she paid for vengeance, and why she chose to bring a baby into the world.
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newCATWOMAN #35
"War Games," Act 2, Part 7! Batman commits a shocking act that will alter his relationship with the G.C.P.D.! And while Selina fights for her turf against the Ravens, the Dark Knight races toward a meeting that will swing the war in his favor — even though he's unknowingly about to aid his biggest enemy!
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newBATMAN #47
While Jim Gordon is in the fight of his life against Mr. Bloom, Bruce Wayne discovers a shocking secret about his past that will change everything in Gotham City!
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newCATWOMAN #54
The jarring changes to Selina Kyle's life unveiled last issue give Holly a nasty turn as Catwoman attempts to restore order in the East End. And as secrets from the last year are revealed, Selina has her hands full with the individual who's become the most important person in her life.
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newCATWOMAN #71
Selina Kyle has to say goodbye to the most important person in her life! And when all that was caring in Selina is gone, Catwoman will be at her most unexpected, her most unpredictable and her most dangerous!
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newCATWOMAN #36
"War Games," Act 3, Part 7! The penultimate chapter of Gotham's darkest period finds Batman in conflict with Commissioner Akins, the players ready for the final battle, and Catwoman squaring off one last time against Zeiss, the man who left her for dead!