“ | It's Gotham that's sadistic, not me, and they say the best way to change the system is from within. | ” |
Roman Sionis is the CEO of Janus Cosmetics, the leader of the False Face Society and the criminal known as Black Mask.
Biography
Early Life
At some point, Roman Sionis became the CEO of Janus Cosmetics and had a daughter who was apparently imprisoned by Crows Security and subsequently killed by Batwoman.
This led him to despise the Crows and anyone who wore the bat symbol, and he formed the False Face Society to hold those responsible for his daughter's death accountable.[2]
Snakebite
The False Face Society later came to the attention of the Crows through their sale of a drug named Snakebite which led to them discovering that they are led by Black Mask.[3]
Powers and Abilities
Abilities
- Interrogation: Roman is a skilled interrogator as shown with his interrogation of Angelique Martin.[2]
- Intimidation: Roman is a master of intimidation and is able to coerce people into not leaving his gang under the fear of death.[2]
- Leadership: Roman is a skilled leader as he is able to run both Janus Cosmetics and the False Face Society.[2]
- Manipulation: Roman is a master manipulator as he was able to manipulate Angelique Martin into falsely confessing to the murder of police commissioner Forbes.[2]
- Marksmanship: Roman is proficient in the use of a handgun.[2]
Equipment
Current Equipment
- Black Skull Mask: Black Mask wears a wooden mask to conceal his identity as Black Mask.[2]
- Handgun: Roman uses a handgun while operating as Black Mask.[2]
Appearances
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Bat Girl Magic! | Mentioned | |
Fair Skin, Blue Eyes | Indirectly Mentioned | |
Rule 1 | Appears |
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Civilian
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Black Mask