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?
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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."
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.
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.