Public Domain Super Heroes
Golden Mask

Real Name

Unknown

First Appearance

kamishibai (paper theater) (1930s)

Created by

Unknown

Origin[]

The superhuman costumed avenger known as Golden Mask. Golden Mask can fly, wields a whip and sword with expertise, and hates those who do evil. He wears a mask shaped like a falcon's head.

Centuries ago in a nameless European kingdom, a young prince is deposed by an act of treason. Fortunately for the prince, Golden Mask arrives to help him. The prince also resembles a street urchin, and both the urchin and Golden Mask assist the prince in taking back his kingdom and defeating the traitor and his jester-masked assassin.

Notes[]

  • Only the original depiction of the character is public domain in Japan. Any television appearances or films are still protected by their respective copyright owners.
  • Debuted in kamishibai (paper theater).

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