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A type of mask that covers only the eyes and the area around them. Often called a "Halloween mask" by people unaware of the technical term. This style of mask [[wikipedia:Domino mask|originated]] in Venice, Italy, for use during Carnival, but now is strongly associated with the superhero genre.
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Its [[Paper-Thin Disguise|usefulness as a disguise]] varies; people who don't know the character out of costume might be fooled, but someone who personally knows him might not, or at least shouldn't, since the mask doesn't cover enough of the face to truly conceal someone. [[Suspension of Disbelief]] may be required when the hero is rescuing close friends or family members who aren't in on the secret.
In animation and comics, these masks will frequently be [[Expressive Mask
A domino mask will often compose the third part of [[Coat, Hat, Mask]]. For villains, a domino mask is also one of the standard accouterments of [[Blatant Burglar|the cartoon burglar]]. For other less heroic variants, see [[Malevolent Masked Man]]. A [[Sleep Mask]] is generally a similar sort of shape, only without the eye holes.
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== Advertising ==
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** In the [[Batman (TV series)|Adam West TV series]], [[The Joker]], The Penguin and The Catwoman also wore these occasionally. One is forced to wonder who they thought they were fooling.
* And the rest of the [[DC Comics]] characters:
** Most of the human [[Green Lantern
*** Kyle Rayner has a sort of... crab thing on his face instead. Despite covering substantially more of his face than the others, it seems to be less effective at hiding his identity; several people who were familiar with his artwork recognised it as exactly the sort of thing he'd design.
** Most of the [[Green Arrow]] family, including Ollie Queen himself, his son Connor [Green Arrow II], Roy Harper [Speedy I], and Mia Dearden [Speedy II]. Roy temporarily wore sunglasses during his stint as Arsenal, but he's back to the domino mask now.
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** [[Young Avengers]] has two: Stature with the traditional black, and Patriot who wears a red one (since his costume is based on Bucky's).
** Diamondback wears a pink domino mask as does the villain Batroc. They are both from [[Captain America (comics)]] comics.
* Several characters from ''[[Watchmen]]'', including Nite Owl I, the Comedian, and Ozymandias. Nite Owl I also points out [[Inverse Law of Utility and Lethality|the advantages]] of spirit gum adhesive versus a simple string or piece of elastic when wearing a
* Every member of ''[[The Umbrella Academy]]''.
* [[The Phantom (comic strip)|The Phantom]].
* The Beagle Boys, [[DuckTales (1987)|Scrooge McDuck's]] primary foes, also an example of the burglar [[Sub-Trope]].
* [[Calvin and Hobbes]] wear domino masks while playing Calvinball.
** And one of the few immutable rules in the game is "no one's allowed to question the masks."
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** Ditto for any comics featuring [[The Lone Ranger]].
** Also, some versions of [[Zorro]] when it isn't a bandana.
== Fan Works ==
* In ''[[Drunkard's Walk|Drunkard's Walk II]]'', Lisa Vanette includes one as part of her costume when she turns herself into an ersatz [[Sailor Moon|Sailor Senshi]].
== Film ==
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And I had embraced an alien waist--
But I did not tell her so. }}
* In ''[[Wearing the Cape]]'', dominoes or their equivalent are often worn by superheroes who's civilian identities are already publicly known. It's an expected part of the costume, but is also useful for making them unrecognizable to anyone who doesn't know them personally, allowing them a measure of privacy in
== Magazines ==
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== Music ==
* Part of the <s>stage outfits</s> crime-fighting uniforms of [[The Aquabats!]] are domino masks. As well as a vital part of the Aquacadet uniforms.
== Newspaper Comics ==
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* [[Red Panda Adventures|Red Panda]] wears one. Most likely inspired by those listed under Comic Books and Radio.
* The ''[[Global Guardians PBEM Universe]]'' is a superhero setting. Therefore, it's almost impossible to swing an unconscious supervillain without hitting nine or ten
== Western Animation ==
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* Homer uses one of these to disguise the identity of a raccoon on an episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]''. It doesn't change the animal's appearance at all.
* Robin's mask in ''[[Teen Titans (animation)|Teen Titans]]'' is worn constantly and [[Expressive Mask|manages to act as his eyes and eyebrows]] (showing frowns, eye-widening, blinks).
* The ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'' are an interesting variation on this. The purpose of their masks is ''not'' to disguise them (which is almost impossible anyway) but to ''differentiate'' among them. Without their coloured masks, letter belt buckles and individual weapons, they all look alike
* In ''[[Kim Possible]]'', the members of Team Go wear domino masks—except that Shego never did even before she [[Face Heel Turn|quit to become a villain]].
** In the [[Halloween Episode]], Drakken suggests that Shego "try to blend in" at the party. She puts on a domino mask, drawing a [[Deadpan Snarker|"You're just trying to annoy me, aren't you?"]] response.
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