TheMaskComix

Fan continuation of The Mask: Animated Series

[themaskcomix]

More than anyone, I think Peggy was the right person to talk about this.

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We turn the focus a bit away from Stanley and Evelyn to Peggy. I'd always thought it odd that they'd end up friends after how she betrayed him in the film. But I also saw it as something she owed him. And it's that self-reflection that Stanley will need if he's ever going to understand the people he's hurt—Evelyn included.

More to come. Leave your thoughts below.

[themaskcomix]

Backstory number 2.

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I feel this is going to stir up conversation.

One of the reasons why my fixation with the episode "Bride of Pretorius" compels me to write about characters like Evelyn is because of how it reflects on Stanley.

Stanley Ipkiss, as portrayed in the film and cartoon, is depicted as a self-confessed hopeless romantic, a repressed wild man, and eccentric personality. This episode, however, whether intentionally or not, reveals his desperation. When Evelyn accidentally dons the Mask, Stanley is committed from the start to relieve her of it. But his reasons aren't so altruistic. Let's look at the transcript:

Scene: Stanley is on the rooftop of the Coco Bongo with Eve, Evelyn's masked alter ego. He believes he can reclaim the Mask

STANLEY: Should I remove the Mask?

But Eve really loves me.

But what if Evelyn doesn't?

But the Mask must be used for good!

But it's good that she loves me!

end transcript ~

This is perhaps the least flattering, if not the most egregious indictment on Stanley's character alongside his valuation of his comics over Evelyn's dog.

The gravity of this realization was played for laughs but became very much unwelcome as I grew up. I had related to him so much growing up but this episode reveals an ugly selfish side to Stanley that I didn't like at all. If someone's in a predicament they didn't reason themselves into, help them. Always. Not because you have anything to gain from it. But because they do.

This specific comic exists because I wanted Stanley to understand his mistake. And to grow.

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On a much lighter note, it is always a joy to draw Eve (even as a cameo!). Hope everyone gets some joy out of it too.

If you disagree with the take here, let me know. If you agree, I'd love to hear from you too. Thanks.

[darkbananagirl00]

My "little throughs" about Staggy, 'cause I can't keep quiet about it 😵‍💫

I love the dynamic between Stanley and Peggy. I like their relationship in both the movie and the animated series. And I want to express my gratitude to Amy Yasbeck, because if it weren't for her, I don't know if I would have developed as much affection for this character as I do now.

Yes, there are a lot of different peyings in The Mask fandom, but when I first rewatched the movie after a long time, it was Amy Yasbeck's character, Peggy Brandt, and her dynamic with Jim Carrey's as Stanley Ipkiss that really caught my attention. I know it's probably because I have a soft spot for almost everyone with red hair, but there's more to it than that.

"But what about Tina?" you might ask. I'll admit that when I first watched the show, I didn't particularly like her, as strange and silly as it may sound. After all, what's so interesting about a sexy blonde singing in a club and shaking her booty in front of people? It wasn't until much later that I developed some sort of affection for her, but my feelings towards her remain neutral. She's a kind and lovely person, but she just doesn't fit my type, sorry.

The story of Stanley and Tina is really touching and heartwarming. Of course, it's a beautiful sight, but it's not quite the same for me.

I like the Staggy (Stanley/Peggy) dynamic precisely because of their ambiguity. They go through a long enough journey of acceptance and understanding of each other, if we cover the animated series branch, and subsequently turn from unpleasant acquaintances into actual best friends.

If it weren't for Stanley, Peggy wouldn't have done all the self-reflection she's done, because it was Ipkiss who helped her reevaluate some of her motivations and actions. Stanley simply prevented her ego from ballooning to narcissistic proportions, for which we can certainly thank him. Yes, she can be quite selfish sometimes, but I think it's more of a childish selfishness, and like any child, she often acts before thinking about the consequences.

Stanley also changes in Peggy's company, although it's not noticeable. Most of the time, he also does things with immature haste, but he sometimes thinks about what might happen, unlike Brandt.

I know that my argument about Peggy's influence on Stanley isn't very convincing, but it's more about the fact that he doesn't need to adopt any of her habits to show how similar they are in certain aspects.

As an example, I will give you a situation from the episode "Boogie-woogie with a man", where Stanley inadvertently signed a contract with the Devil himself. I have already written something about this series in this post.

Peggy falls for the same trick as Ipkiss, seeing a great opportunity to fulfill all her innermost dreams by signing a seemingly simple piece of paper. They're both naive and imprudent, but in this episode, Stanley, for better or for worse, decides to protect the reporter from her own foolishness, although it doesn't change the fact that they're cut from the same cloth.

Another example comes from The Mask's Wikipedia, where it states that „The Mask does get along well with Peggy due to their similar personalities and does forgive her for what she did easily unlike Stanley. Stanley does eventually forgive her overtime and asks for her help in any situations he's in.“

One of the advantages of a peyring like Staggy is that both parties can dominate each other depending on the situation. Stanley dominates Peggy when she's obsessed with an idea for her newspaper, and Peggy dominates Mask when he goes overboard and acts like a true clown, unable to think rationally (think of "When Pigs Ruled the World" in Season 3, Episode 8).

It may seem that only Stanley shows concern for "someone"miss Brandt", pulling her out of various mishaps, but this is not the case. The episode "Little Big Mask" clearly shows us that Peggy is also capable of caring for someone dear to her, if that person truly needs it.

Even in episodes where Brandt doesn't play a significant role, she always appears at the epicenter of events involving Stanley, at the right time and in the right place.And even when it's not related to her reporting. At least even in the episodes "Channel Surfing" (season 2, episode 6) or "(The Angels Want to Wear My) Green Mask"(season 2, episode 26, flashes in the very beginning in the Amelia Chronos's hologram with Milo in her arms). And at the beginning of the third season, Brandt is with Stanley all the time, which shows how close she has become with this guy and how she values him.

– These were my main thoughts about Staggy, which I've been thinking about for a long time, and I'm tired of having these thoughts in my head. So if I notice anything else interesting, I'll try to write about it.

Thank you all for watching, and see you soon!!!

[darkorange00]

Just a reminder that I still like them, and my opinion hasn't changed over time.

My adult babies.

[themaskcomix]

A classic extrovert-meets-introvert relationship. They’ll forever be iconic.

[themaskcomix]

Evelyn is honestly such a cool character, if they kept with her she could've been besties with Stanley (since they do get along, just not their animals) or even friends with Peggy

Honestly, since she fills a similar character/personality to Stanley, I understand why the show runners want to avoid having two of the same people if they fill the same role.

But there's so much that could be added if they explored it a bit more. Both may be neurotic, anxiety-ridden people, but is anxiety the same for men and women? Do both have exactly the same ways of coping?

I'd wager the answer is no. And the differences could be interesting if only the cartoon expanded on it.

[themaskcomix]

Peggy does like a good story.

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Okay. Recap time. Actually, I'd like to hear from any fans of the show about their thoughts on the episode this comic is referencing (Episode 7: Bride of Pretorius). Did you find it funny? Interesting? Not a fan? What're your thoughts, if any, on the episode or our resident comet-chaser, Evelyn?

@darkbananagirl00 @darkorange00 @pepperpotater @tinybubble330

[squeaksterr-m]

reblog game tell me a girl character youre obsessed with (men you headcanon as women are not allowed)

[zombii-puppii]

Michonne from TWD

tags: @wh0rerf4n @senketsuaakochan uhh any other moots question mark

[wh0rerf4n]

Kim possible from the show Kim Possible 🥹🙏

@letters-not-opened11 @theweirdqueerthing + other moots as well I’m so tired

[theweirdqueerthing]

Uhh

Oo

Peggy from The Mask

@darkbananagirl00 @starstats @endyark @saph-the-queer @johnnyisachud @jimmy-urine-official and whoever else wants :3

[darkbananagirl00]

Ohh, Holy Moly, he stole my hyperfixation 😔

Okay... From another media:

Sveta Vasina from "The adventures of Peter and the Wolf" (my babygirl)

Tatyana Larina from "Evgeny Onegin".

Liza from "Woe from Wit".

Heather Duke from "Heathers" (1989 moovie).

@tinybubble330, @havetohaveuxx, @starships-comets, @themaskcomix

[themaskcomix]

This being my first ever reblog (I'm practically a Tumblr newborn), so I'm not going to have an extensive list of people to tag. Here goes anyway:

This may be quite one note as I continue to explore her in the weeks and months to come, but... Evelyn from her only appearance in that one episode of The Mask: The Animated Series.

Crisjen Avasarala and Camina Drummer in The Expanse (yes, citing women in The Expanse is cheating). Leaders from two diametrically opposed factions who take responsibility for their people and actions. And they fight like hell.

Is a blanket appreciation for the women in Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra cheating as well? If I were to narrow it down, I appreciate those characters who've had to make deep personal sacrifices and hard decisions such as Hama and Urza.

Dr. Eleanor Arroway from my favorite film, Contact (1997). Ad Astra Per Aspera.

I'm a big fan of science fiction so half of these women being in space stories is fitting.

@darkbananagirl00

[themaskcomix]

Some further context: a. Evelyn's only appearance on The Mask: The animated Series was rather both refreshing and unrealized. Much of Stanley's character (and indeed, the Mask) revolved around his unfulfilled romances. This being the 90s, cartoons were more serialized, with hardly any change in status quo throughout the series arc. So while the idea of a like-minded romance was a fascinating concept to pursue, there was little hope of changing Stanley's character to someone more confident and stable relationship-wise.

b. That being said, the show had to conjure up some inexplicable contrivance to set the two apart. What chemistry was established was later evaporated; their separation blamed on their pets being nuisances to each other. It felt really out of left field.

But fine. Let's assume things happened as they did. It's a small city. Things change. And things return.

Let's see where things go from here.

[themaskcomix]

This blog'll be dedicated to the adventures of these two doofuses that only appeared together once in the episode "Bride of Pretorius" of "The Mask: Animated Series."