The Mask, also known as Big Head in the comics, is the titular main protagonist of The Mask franchise, originally titled Masque and first appearing in Dark Horse Presents #10 (September 1987) then as Big Head in Mayhem #1 (May 1989) While he appears as a far more heroic and playful figure in the cartoon and movie, this is the polar opposite of his comic book version, where he is sadistic and desires nothing but chaos. He is the manifestation of the infamous Mask of Loki's magical powers once worn by anyone who places it on their face. The Mask is powerful but causes the wearer to lose their sanity. The Mask itself is the titular antagonist of the series due to using the person who wears the mask as it's hosts and causing chaos anywhere it goes.