Masked is a unique anthology of fun, commercial, real super hero tales, which will be recognizable both to readers of contemporary comics, as well as the throngs of people who flock to movies like The Dark Knight, Iron Man, etc. The stories are written by big-name comic book authors from DC and Marvel Comics, as well as science fiction luminaries. Authors include: Stephen Baxter (Philip K. Dick and BSFA Award-winning author of the Destiny's Children series) Mike Carey (writer for Lucifer and Hellblazer from DC/Vertigo) Paul Cornell (two-time Hugo Award nominee for his work on Doctor Who, and a writer for the Marvel Comics series Young Avengers, Captain Britain and MI-13) Peter David (New York Times bestselling author also well known for his work on Marvel comics like Spider-Man, Aquaman, and The Incredible Hulk) Daryl Gregory (author of the critically-acclaimed debut novel Pandemonium) Marjorie Liu (New York Times best selling author, as well as the writer of Marvel Comics' NYX) Ian McDonald (Hugo, BSFA Award-winning author of River of Gods and Brasyl) Kim Newman (Bram Stoker and BSFA Award-winning author of Anno Dracula) Chris Roberson (Award-winning science fiction author, and a writer for DC/Vertigo's Fables) Bill Willingham (Creator and writer of the DC/Vertigo smash hits Fables and Jack of Fables)