| abstract | - 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 originated in Venice, Italy, for use during Carnival, but now is strongly associated with the superhero genre. Its 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 Masks that somehow bind to the wearer's face with no means of visible support. Theatre-savvy readers might assume the wearer is using spirit gum, but the mask often goes from drawer to face without any adhesive applied. 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 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. Examples of Domino Mask include:
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