Big Boss #20
In "Masques défendus," Martin’s chance purchase of a fiesta mask in South America sets off a chain of strange events when he learns it’s one of three ancient relics—each tied to a different power. With the Mask of Mastery, he gains control over animals, but soon discovers two others are in use: one amplifying fear, the other unleashing chaos. As he confronts the wearers of the other masks, the line between protection and possession blurs. Bob Brown’s distinctive art brings the eerie, surreal tone to life, from the vivid street scenes to the unsettling visions of demons and destruction.
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In South America Martin buys three fiesta masks from a street hawker. Jose tells Martin that his mask is the Mask of Mastery and there were two more masks, of Fear and Doom, made at the same time. Martin dons his mask and finds he can control animals. He sees Parker wearing the Mask of Fear and surrounded by fearful demons. He trips Parker up and the mask falls off and then he stamps it to pieces. They then see a train accident and a cart on fire caused by Ellis wearing the Mask of Doom. Martin dons his mask and orders animals to remove the other mask. Later all masks are destroyed.
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