Source Material #361 - The Mask Returns (Dark Horse, 1991)

Join hosts Jesse Starcher and Mark Radulich as they delve into the second installment of the iconic "The Mask" comic book series by Dark Horse Comics. "The Mask Returns" takes readers on a thrilling ride, picking up a few months after the events of the first book. Prepare for a wild and chaotic adventure as the supernatural mask finds its way into the hands of new, unsuspecting individuals, unleashing a whirlwind of mayhem and violence.In this episode, Jesse and Mark dissect the story, exploring the consequences of the mask's power falling into the wrong hands. Witness the explosive aftermath as meek mob getaway driver Nunzio becomes the mask's new host, determined to build a criminal empire by eliminating rival gangs in gloriously over-the-top fashion. Brace yourself for a no-holds-barred analysis of the comic's unapologetic depiction of cartoonish yet brutal violence that pushed the boundaries of its time.But the masks' influence doesn't end there. The dynamic duo also delves into the character of Kathy, who dons the mask in an attempt to stop Don Mozzo’s reign of terror. Prepare for a thought-provoking discussion on the writers' portrayal of gender dynamics and the contrasting corruption experienced by male and female characters when wielding the mask's immense power.