Photo Study #29: Ukrainian Muscle - Evgeny Umaskya

One of Lucio Giambi's most trusted lieutenants, Yvgeny was a Ukrainian crime boss in his own right. Due to circumstances beyond anyone's control or comprehension, the stone-cold killer's life was saved by the young American crime lord. Yvgeny emigrated to America and uses any means necessary to restrict access of the Russian Mafia to Lucio's current or future businesses.

This is the "Superhero" mask developed by Yves Gravelle of Metamorphose Masks. I had initially been a little put off by the mask as it looked a little too rough around the edges to really be a superhero (again, I can't help but think of Henry Cavill in "Man of Steel" as a comparison).

 

But a villain... now, THAT'S a perfect use for this mask, and hence the back story. Yvgeny will be making an appearance in a story to come, so stay tuned!