Miss Masque Strikes Back! #1

Aug 2011 · AC · 19.95 USD

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In "The Killing Trail," Lily Belle, a dreamer chasing her big-city ambitions, finds herself drawn into a dangerous mystery when her boyfriend Homer is framed for murder after being kidnapped. With her own life now at risk, she takes up the mantle of justice inspired by the legendary Miss Masque—only to vanish into the same shadowy web she’s trying to unravel. Lin Streeter’s expressive art brings the noir tension to life, while Will Meugniot’s cover captures the eerie allure of a story where every trail leads deeper into danger.

Contains 10 stories

The Killing Trail

10 pp · Superhero

The Funny Face of Death

11 pp · Superhero

The Head of Hitler!

9 pp · Superhero

Untitled Superhero story

3 pp · Superhero

My Own Murder

6 pp · Superhero

Untitled Superhero story

22 pp · Superhero

Ms. VictoryAvengerRadMiss MasqueColtAzagothHaunted HorsemanLady Luger (villainess)Alizarin Crimson (villainess)

Cleopatra's Comb

10 pp · Superhero

Miss Masque [Diana Adams]Aunt Beth (Diana's aunt)Detective Benson (death)Russ Bowman (reporter)un-named museum caretaker (villain)

In "Cleopatra's Comb," a museum caretaker's devotion to Cleopatra’s legacy drives them to extreme measures when they believe outsiders have dishonored her memory. Written by a mysterious hand and illustrated with striking detail, the story unfolds as a tense, atmospheric mystery rooted in ancient reverence and modern betrayal.

The Deadly Disc

7 pp · Superhero

Miss Masque

The Devil To Pay!

8 pp · Superhero

Miss Masque [Diana Adams]Charles Benson (death)Alice BensonMarie (Benson's maid)Jeff Carlin (death)Harry DavisPaul Miller (villain)

In "The Devil To Pay!" from Miss Masque Strikes Back! #1, Diana attends a lavish masquerade where a guest is murdered by a figure dressed as the Devil—only to discover three masked devils were present, each with a motive. With the clock ticking and the truth hidden behind shifting identities, Miss Masque must untangle the deception before another soul falls.

Untitled Superhero story

8 pp · Superhero

Miss Masque [Diana Adams]Lily BelleHomer KnockleJonas Knockle (death)unnamed kidnappers (villains)

In "null," Lily Belle leaves her small town behind for the city, chasing dreams of stardom as a torch singer—until her boyfriend Homer pushes her toward marriage instead. When Homer is kidnapped and framed for his uncle’s murder, Lily steps into the shadows, inspired by Miss Masque, to uncover the truth. But her quest leads her straight into danger, and soon she’s the one vanishing into the unknown.