CARTOON FUN FACTS: OTHER CHARACTERS
Your one stop MASK cartoon resource for all the other characters part of M.A.S.K, V.E.N.O.M and the community by David Goellnitz.
Old Man From Boulder Hill
The old man first appears in the episode "The Roteks" with his wife. He appears during Buddie Hawks call up scene. Buddie is working on his car (which is a yellow Volkswagen, like Bumblebee).
Buddie rushes off before fixing their vehicle. The couple protest but Buddie says they can use another 'car': a bicycle.
Later in the same episode, they are seen with the bicycle standing on the side of the road hitchhiking as an out of control Jackhammer speeds past.
The old man later appears again in the episode "Magma Mole" during Gloria Baker's call up scene. This time he is taking driving lessons from Gloria.
He is pushed to the passenger seat of the training car by Gloria and holds as Gloria speeds off with the poor man still inside.
He appears far later in the episode "The Gate of Darkness". This time he has an RV. During Buddie Hawks call up scene, Buddie is called away while inflating a tire on the RV, letting the tire over inflate before exploding.
The old man was seen running away.
It's unknown if he remained a patron of Boulder Hill, but it is unlikely.
The RV he owns is interesting, as it appears to be the same model as Matt Trakker's RV from "The Roteks", where he first appears.
What do all think? Do you remember this recurring character?
Buddie rushes off before fixing their vehicle. The couple protest but Buddie says they can use another 'car': a bicycle.
Later in the same episode, they are seen with the bicycle standing on the side of the road hitchhiking as an out of control Jackhammer speeds past.
The old man later appears again in the episode "Magma Mole" during Gloria Baker's call up scene. This time he is taking driving lessons from Gloria.
He is pushed to the passenger seat of the training car by Gloria and holds as Gloria speeds off with the poor man still inside.
He appears far later in the episode "The Gate of Darkness". This time he has an RV. During Buddie Hawks call up scene, Buddie is called away while inflating a tire on the RV, letting the tire over inflate before exploding.
The old man was seen running away.
It's unknown if he remained a patron of Boulder Hill, but it is unlikely.
The RV he owns is interesting, as it appears to be the same model as Matt Trakker's RV from "The Roteks", where he first appears.
What do all think? Do you remember this recurring character?
VENOM Drone Pilot
The Drone, the unsung third pilot of Buzzard from the Racing Series.
Operating the middle section of Buzzard, the Drone proves to be a formidable pilot, utilizing
Buzzard's Slicer Cannon.
The Drone appears under a helmet in Buzzard, that can raised and lowered with mechanical arms.
The Drone appears to have advanced AI, akin to T-Bob, even at one point hiding from Miles Mayhem after putting a dent in Buzzard, and even is seen surrendering to MASK on one occasion with his arms up.
It's possible that multiple Drones, as one is seen being captured in the episode for "One Shining Moment".
The Drone's head does appear on the Buzzard toy, under the center helmet.
What does everyone think of the Drone?
Operating the middle section of Buzzard, the Drone proves to be a formidable pilot, utilizing
Buzzard's Slicer Cannon.
The Drone appears under a helmet in Buzzard, that can raised and lowered with mechanical arms.
The Drone appears to have advanced AI, akin to T-Bob, even at one point hiding from Miles Mayhem after putting a dent in Buzzard, and even is seen surrendering to MASK on one occasion with his arms up.
It's possible that multiple Drones, as one is seen being captured in the episode for "One Shining Moment".
The Drone's head does appear on the Buzzard toy, under the center helmet.
What does everyone think of the Drone?
Norman & Myrtle
Appearing in the episode "Caesar's Sword", they became a caught between a battle between MASK and VENOM and narrowly escaped.
Interestingly, they appeared a second time in the episode "Riddle of the Raven Master", where they were on the same tour as Scott and T-Bob, and were fearful of the ghost Scott and T-Bob portrayed.
It was interesting to see such minor characters twice.
So when you have a bad vacation, just think of these two having two trips ruined.
Interestingly, they appeared a second time in the episode "Riddle of the Raven Master", where they were on the same tour as Scott and T-Bob, and were fearful of the ghost Scott and T-Bob portrayed.
It was interesting to see such minor characters twice.
So when you have a bad vacation, just think of these two having two trips ruined.
Generic VENOM Agents (Unmasked)
In part two of our look at generic VENOM agents, we look at the cartoon VENOM agents unmasked.
Appearing in the cartoon episode "The Oz Effect", these VENOM agents appear to be dressed the same as the common cartoon generic VENOM agent, aside from the helmet.
They all appear to have the same hair style, with a red Mohawk. Whether they are required all to have the same appearance, happen to look the same, or have the same hair style for unit cohesion is completely unknown.
Also unique for this appearance, these normally silent agents get some lines of dialogue.
They are armed with stun batons, and in a few shots appear to be wielding sonic drill guns and packs.
These VENOM agents were used to force the native population to work in their secret mine, until MASK saves the day.
Appearing in the cartoon episode "The Oz Effect", these VENOM agents appear to be dressed the same as the common cartoon generic VENOM agent, aside from the helmet.
They all appear to have the same hair style, with a red Mohawk. Whether they are required all to have the same appearance, happen to look the same, or have the same hair style for unit cohesion is completely unknown.
Also unique for this appearance, these normally silent agents get some lines of dialogue.
They are armed with stun batons, and in a few shots appear to be wielding sonic drill guns and packs.
These VENOM agents were used to force the native population to work in their secret mine, until MASK saves the day.
Generic VENOM Agents (Masked)
Masked generic VENOM agents.
From various episodes in the cartoon series comes the VENOM agents. First appearing in the first episode "The Deathstone", the green suited, wearing masks with red visors.
No sign of the masks have any powers, but these VENOM agents have been seen wielding rifles.
Sadly no official toys of these agents were ever produced.
They did not appear often, usually acting as guards.
Next time we look at the unmasked version.
From various episodes in the cartoon series comes the VENOM agents. First appearing in the first episode "The Deathstone", the green suited, wearing masks with red visors.
No sign of the masks have any powers, but these VENOM agents have been seen wielding rifles.
Sadly no official toys of these agents were ever produced.
They did not appear often, usually acting as guards.
Next time we look at the unmasked version.
Major David Krauss
Obscure M.A.S.K. character time. Major David Krauss AKA:Shadow, Chief of Security at Cape Canaveral.
During the cartoon episode "Everglades Oddity", Major Krauss was paid by VENOM so they could gain access to Cape Canaveral in an attempt to steal the space shuttle.
He is a trusted security chief, and is code named Shadow.
Krauss seems to genuinely get along well with Miles Mayhem. Mayhem pays him compliments and puts his arm around him, and appears impressed with Krauss. Maybe Mayhem wanted to recruit him for VENOM?
Krauss's fate is left completely unknown. He is never discovered, and there no mention of him being caught. It's possible he got away.
The UK novelization sheds no further light on Major Krauss's fate.
As far as I am aware, there has never been a release of Switchblade Miles Mayhem in green anywhere in the world, as it would be a suitable stand in for the Major.
During the cartoon episode "Everglades Oddity", Major Krauss was paid by VENOM so they could gain access to Cape Canaveral in an attempt to steal the space shuttle.
He is a trusted security chief, and is code named Shadow.
Krauss seems to genuinely get along well with Miles Mayhem. Mayhem pays him compliments and puts his arm around him, and appears impressed with Krauss. Maybe Mayhem wanted to recruit him for VENOM?
Krauss's fate is left completely unknown. He is never discovered, and there no mention of him being caught. It's possible he got away.
The UK novelization sheds no further light on Major Krauss's fate.
As far as I am aware, there has never been a release of Switchblade Miles Mayhem in green anywhere in the world, as it would be a suitable stand in for the Major.
Kenny
Kenny appears in the episode "Demolition Derby Duel to the Death".
He is seem helping Clutch get Wildcat ready for the event.
He is seen behind the wheel of Wildcat, but not seen actually operating the vehicle. It's clear Clutch trusts Kenny to help work on a MASK vehicle.
He is seen being tossed aside by Bruno. There appears to be no further appearances by Ken.
He is seem helping Clutch get Wildcat ready for the event.
He is seen behind the wheel of Wildcat, but not seen actually operating the vehicle. It's clear Clutch trusts Kenny to help work on a MASK vehicle.
He is seen being tossed aside by Bruno. There appears to be no further appearances by Ken.
Raoul Vega
Appearing in the episode "Battle for Baja", Raoul Vega was a rarity in MASK as he was a non-agent who got to pilot a MASK vehicle.
He was the son of the president of Mexico, and was loaned Goliath, in exchange for late entry for MASK into a race.
Raoul was a medic in the Mexican Army, and was determined to prove himself to his father.
He is targeted by VENOM to be kidnapped and held for ransom, but he is saved by MASK and wins the race.
He was the son of the president of Mexico, and was loaned Goliath, in exchange for late entry for MASK into a race.
Raoul was a medic in the Mexican Army, and was determined to prove himself to his father.
He is targeted by VENOM to be kidnapped and held for ransom, but he is saved by MASK and wins the race.
The Explorer
The Explorer from the episode "Secret of the Stones" is first seen approaching a temple on the Yucatan Peninsula and spies on a Mayan Priest showing his young protege the weightless stones of temple.
The Explorer hid among the ruins and watched this scene in surprise.
He subsequently took the information to Miles Mayhem and VENOM, stating as soon as he saw this amazing feat, he knew Mayhem would want to know about it.
He provided a map to the area he drew.
Impressed Mayhem paid the Explorer with a briefcase of cash. The Explorer pleased thanked Mayhem saying it was a lot of 'coffee beans.'
He then took his leave with the money and was not seen again. His fate is unknown, but it can be speculated some of the money went for some coffee.
The Explorer seems to be familiar with VENOM, enough to seek them out with his find. It's unclear if he had been hired by them, knew of them by reputation, or had worked with VENOM prior.
Mayhem paying for the information without concrete proof shows he trusts his information, and none of the other VENOM agents question it, suggesting there is some level of trust.
Mayhem paying him is interesting. The Explorer is paid very well. This along with Mayhem's treatment of Major Krauss in the episode Everglades Oddity shows Miles Mayhem pays well, and is capable of treating useful individuals well.
What do you think about the Explorer? Do you consider part of VENOM?
The Explorer hid among the ruins and watched this scene in surprise.
He subsequently took the information to Miles Mayhem and VENOM, stating as soon as he saw this amazing feat, he knew Mayhem would want to know about it.
He provided a map to the area he drew.
Impressed Mayhem paid the Explorer with a briefcase of cash. The Explorer pleased thanked Mayhem saying it was a lot of 'coffee beans.'
He then took his leave with the money and was not seen again. His fate is unknown, but it can be speculated some of the money went for some coffee.
The Explorer seems to be familiar with VENOM, enough to seek them out with his find. It's unclear if he had been hired by them, knew of them by reputation, or had worked with VENOM prior.
Mayhem paying for the information without concrete proof shows he trusts his information, and none of the other VENOM agents question it, suggesting there is some level of trust.
Mayhem paying him is interesting. The Explorer is paid very well. This along with Mayhem's treatment of Major Krauss in the episode Everglades Oddity shows Miles Mayhem pays well, and is capable of treating useful individuals well.
What do you think about the Explorer? Do you consider part of VENOM?
Osk & Mike
Appearing in the episode "Everglades Oddity", these two boys stumbled upon a VENOM plan, namely a wooden mock up of the Space Shuttle VENOM was going to use to steal the real Space Shuttle.
While traveling by canoe through the Everglades, these two boys saw the mock up hidden under camouflage nets. On taking a closer look, Mike entered the fake shuttle, with Osk closing the door.
Unable to get the door back open, Osk went to enlist of Alex Sector, over at Alex's reptile farm.
Alex thought the story was fantastical, but not impossible due to the close proximity to Cape Canaveral.
Alex took Osk back in his air boat, and with a crowbar, Alex freed the trapped Mike.
Alex then contacted Matt Trakker.
After Matt arrived, Mike and Osk hung out with Scott and T-Bob. They seemed to get along well with Scott, offering to later show him the mock up and showing Scott a junk pile of parts that Scott used to upgrade T-Bob into an air boat.
Mike and Osk would then further help prove there worth when they helped locate and bring a snake bite kit to an injured Matt Trakker.
A few additional notes on Mike and Osk. The boys were Seminole according to the Knight Books adaption. Mike is the fellow in the orange.
They proved to be instrumental in helping to uncover the VENOM plot and helped to save Matt Trakker.
While traveling by canoe through the Everglades, these two boys saw the mock up hidden under camouflage nets. On taking a closer look, Mike entered the fake shuttle, with Osk closing the door.
Unable to get the door back open, Osk went to enlist of Alex Sector, over at Alex's reptile farm.
Alex thought the story was fantastical, but not impossible due to the close proximity to Cape Canaveral.
Alex took Osk back in his air boat, and with a crowbar, Alex freed the trapped Mike.
Alex then contacted Matt Trakker.
After Matt arrived, Mike and Osk hung out with Scott and T-Bob. They seemed to get along well with Scott, offering to later show him the mock up and showing Scott a junk pile of parts that Scott used to upgrade T-Bob into an air boat.
Mike and Osk would then further help prove there worth when they helped locate and bring a snake bite kit to an injured Matt Trakker.
A few additional notes on Mike and Osk. The boys were Seminole according to the Knight Books adaption. Mike is the fellow in the orange.
They proved to be instrumental in helping to uncover the VENOM plot and helped to save Matt Trakker.
Obscure VENOM Agents
These are quite possibly the most obscure of the generic VENOM Agents.
Appearing in the VENOM base in the episode "Cold Fever", these four VENOM Agents are seen scrambling out of the way of giant snowball containing T-Bob.
Despite their short amount of screen time, they all have unique looking animation models. One is a blonde haired man in sunglasses. Another in a white hat (possibly a sailors hat), and two other dark haired men.
In another establishing shot of the base we also see two other VENOM Agents as well as a halftrack of unique design.
Did you notice these VENOM Agents?
Appearing in the VENOM base in the episode "Cold Fever", these four VENOM Agents are seen scrambling out of the way of giant snowball containing T-Bob.
Despite their short amount of screen time, they all have unique looking animation models. One is a blonde haired man in sunglasses. Another in a white hat (possibly a sailors hat), and two other dark haired men.
In another establishing shot of the base we also see two other VENOM Agents as well as a halftrack of unique design.
Did you notice these VENOM Agents?
Professor Stevens
Professor Stevens was noteworthy in that she was given the first line of dialogue in the M.A.S.K. cartoon.
Appearing in the first episode "The Deathstone", Professor Stevens was brought in by the U.S. Army to investigate a meteorite and was tasked with handling the retrieval.
Due to the radiation from the meteor, heavy radiation suits were needed.
Unfortunately for the Professor, VENOM had other plans. Professor Stevens video recorded Switchblade disguised as a UFO stealing the meteor.
This was witnessed by Cliff Dagger, who attempted to silence the Professor and take her camera.
Dagger initially mistook the Professor for a man, prior to unmasking her.
Professor Stevens kicked Dagger in the shin and attempted to make her escape in a jeep.
Dagger in Jackhammer presued her jeep. Soon the chase was joined by Sly Rax in Piranha. The Professor was able to evade their fire as the VENOM Agents attempted to stop her before she could reach a nearby city.
The Professor took the tape out of the camera, before her jeep's tire was taken out by Piranha's lasers. The jeep sped off a cliff into a near by river.
The VENOM Agents assuming the Professor had perished, commenting she was a good driver, but not good diver.
Luckily for the Professor, she was rescued and brought to Matt Trakker's mansion. (The Golden Books version shows Thunderhawk flying over after she crashed).
The Professor awoke in Matt Trakker's study (in different clothes too boot). She knew of Matt Trakker and his reputation to help. She explained about the meteor and gave him the tape. (Matt Trakker had determined her identity by her name stitched on her radiation suit in the Knights Books adaption).
She believed the meteor's could be used for her new life saving technique but in the wrong hands it could be used for destruction.
After viewing and having the computer scan the tape, Matt Trakker had his computer scan Professor Stevens, including a cardiogram and polygrams, it was recommend the Professor get plenty of rest, with Matt telling her he'd handle the situation and she could rest at there.
After recovering the meteor (which VENOM had split into three pieces), Professor Stevens reassembled the meteor with the help of robotic arms.
Matt wanted her to use the healing technique on an injured Hondo.
This worked, with Professor knowing her job would be to find what to do with the meteor. Unfortunately, the meteor ceased giving off radiation.
It's unknown what became of the Professor and her research.
What do you think of Professor Stevens?
Appearing in the first episode "The Deathstone", Professor Stevens was brought in by the U.S. Army to investigate a meteorite and was tasked with handling the retrieval.
Due to the radiation from the meteor, heavy radiation suits were needed.
Unfortunately for the Professor, VENOM had other plans. Professor Stevens video recorded Switchblade disguised as a UFO stealing the meteor.
This was witnessed by Cliff Dagger, who attempted to silence the Professor and take her camera.
Dagger initially mistook the Professor for a man, prior to unmasking her.
Professor Stevens kicked Dagger in the shin and attempted to make her escape in a jeep.
Dagger in Jackhammer presued her jeep. Soon the chase was joined by Sly Rax in Piranha. The Professor was able to evade their fire as the VENOM Agents attempted to stop her before she could reach a nearby city.
The Professor took the tape out of the camera, before her jeep's tire was taken out by Piranha's lasers. The jeep sped off a cliff into a near by river.
The VENOM Agents assuming the Professor had perished, commenting she was a good driver, but not good diver.
Luckily for the Professor, she was rescued and brought to Matt Trakker's mansion. (The Golden Books version shows Thunderhawk flying over after she crashed).
The Professor awoke in Matt Trakker's study (in different clothes too boot). She knew of Matt Trakker and his reputation to help. She explained about the meteor and gave him the tape. (Matt Trakker had determined her identity by her name stitched on her radiation suit in the Knights Books adaption).
She believed the meteor's could be used for her new life saving technique but in the wrong hands it could be used for destruction.
After viewing and having the computer scan the tape, Matt Trakker had his computer scan Professor Stevens, including a cardiogram and polygrams, it was recommend the Professor get plenty of rest, with Matt telling her he'd handle the situation and she could rest at there.
After recovering the meteor (which VENOM had split into three pieces), Professor Stevens reassembled the meteor with the help of robotic arms.
Matt wanted her to use the healing technique on an injured Hondo.
This worked, with Professor knowing her job would be to find what to do with the meteor. Unfortunately, the meteor ceased giving off radiation.
It's unknown what became of the Professor and her research.
What do you think of Professor Stevens?
Andrew Trakker (Matt's Father)
Andrew Trakker appears in the episode Green Nightmare, as Matt recounts the story to Scott about how his plane crashed in the New Guinea jungle, and was rescued by a local name Warago thirty years ago.
Warago was injured when the plane exploded, with Andrew then nursing the injured man back to health.
Andrew was given the a crystal, which later became the power amplifier for the recharging of the MASKs.
Andrew had vowed to return the crystal one day after learning of its power.
Sadly, Andrew had passed away before this could be completed, with Matt Trakker fulfilling his father's promise to Warago.
Andrew bears a striking resemblance to his son Matt, and sports a mustache. He is a pilot and is seen flying a single engine plane.
In an interesting bit of continuity, he shares a similar first name with Andy Trakker from the M.A.S.K. mini comics, though its unclear if this was intentional.
Warago was injured when the plane exploded, with Andrew then nursing the injured man back to health.
Andrew was given the a crystal, which later became the power amplifier for the recharging of the MASKs.
Andrew had vowed to return the crystal one day after learning of its power.
Sadly, Andrew had passed away before this could be completed, with Matt Trakker fulfilling his father's promise to Warago.
Andrew bears a striking resemblance to his son Matt, and sports a mustache. He is a pilot and is seen flying a single engine plane.
In an interesting bit of continuity, he shares a similar first name with Andy Trakker from the M.A.S.K. mini comics, though its unclear if this was intentional.
CARTOON FUN FACTS: OTHER CHARACTERS
Your one stop MASK cartoon resource for all the other characters part of M.A.S.K, V.E.N.O.M and the community by David Goellnitz.
Old Man From Boulder Hill
The old man first appears in the episode "The Roteks" with his wife. He appears during Buddie Hawks call up scene. Buddie is working on his car (which is a yellow Volkswagen, like Bumblebee).
Buddie rushes off before fixing their vehicle. The couple protest but Buddie says they can use another 'car': a bicycle.
Later in the same episode, they are seen with the bicycle standing on the side of the road hitchhiking as an out of control Jackhammer speeds past.
The old man later appears again in the episode "Magma Mole" during Gloria Baker's call up scene. This time he is taking driving lessons from Gloria.
He is pushed to the passenger seat of the training car by Gloria and holds as Gloria speeds off with the poor man still inside.
He appears far later in the episode "The Gate of Darkness". This time he has an RV. During Buddie Hawks call up scene, Buddie is called away while inflating a tire on the RV, letting the tire over inflate before exploding.
The old man was seen running away.
It's unknown if he remained a patron of Boulder Hill, but it is unlikely.
The RV he owns is interesting, as it appears to be the same model as Matt Trakker's RV from "The Roteks", where he first appears.
What do all think? Do you remember this recurring character?
Buddie rushes off before fixing their vehicle. The couple protest but Buddie says they can use another 'car': a bicycle.
Later in the same episode, they are seen with the bicycle standing on the side of the road hitchhiking as an out of control Jackhammer speeds past.
The old man later appears again in the episode "Magma Mole" during Gloria Baker's call up scene. This time he is taking driving lessons from Gloria.
He is pushed to the passenger seat of the training car by Gloria and holds as Gloria speeds off with the poor man still inside.
He appears far later in the episode "The Gate of Darkness". This time he has an RV. During Buddie Hawks call up scene, Buddie is called away while inflating a tire on the RV, letting the tire over inflate before exploding.
The old man was seen running away.
It's unknown if he remained a patron of Boulder Hill, but it is unlikely.
The RV he owns is interesting, as it appears to be the same model as Matt Trakker's RV from "The Roteks", where he first appears.
What do all think? Do you remember this recurring character?
VENOM Drone Pilot
The Drone, the unsung third pilot of Buzzard from the Racing Series.
Operating the middle section of Buzzard, the Drone proves to be a formidable pilot, utilizing
Buzzard's Slicer Cannon.
The Drone appears under a helmet in Buzzard, that can raised and lowered with mechanical arms.
The Drone appears to have advanced AI, akin to T-Bob, even at one point hiding from Miles Mayhem after putting a dent in Buzzard, and even is seen surrendering to MASK on one occasion with his arms up.
It's possible that multiple Drones, as one is seen being captured in the episode for "One Shining Moment".
The Drone's head does appear on the Buzzard toy, under the center helmet.
What does everyone think of the Drone?
Operating the middle section of Buzzard, the Drone proves to be a formidable pilot, utilizing
Buzzard's Slicer Cannon.
The Drone appears under a helmet in Buzzard, that can raised and lowered with mechanical arms.
The Drone appears to have advanced AI, akin to T-Bob, even at one point hiding from Miles Mayhem after putting a dent in Buzzard, and even is seen surrendering to MASK on one occasion with his arms up.
It's possible that multiple Drones, as one is seen being captured in the episode for "One Shining Moment".
The Drone's head does appear on the Buzzard toy, under the center helmet.
What does everyone think of the Drone?
Norman & Myrtle
Appearing in the episode "Caesar's Sword", they became a caught between a battle between MASK and VENOM and narrowly escaped.
Interestingly, they appeared a second time in the episode "Riddle of the Raven Master", where they were on the same tour as Scott and T-Bob, and were fearful of the ghost Scott and T-Bob portrayed.
It was interesting to see such minor characters twice.
So when you have a bad vacation, just think of these two having two trips ruined.
Interestingly, they appeared a second time in the episode "Riddle of the Raven Master", where they were on the same tour as Scott and T-Bob, and were fearful of the ghost Scott and T-Bob portrayed.
It was interesting to see such minor characters twice.
So when you have a bad vacation, just think of these two having two trips ruined.
Generic VENOM Agents (Unmasked)
In part two of our look at generic VENOM agents, we look at the cartoon VENOM agents unmasked.
Appearing in the cartoon episode "The Oz Effect", these VENOM agents appear to be dressed the same as the common cartoon generic VENOM agent, aside from the helmet.
They all appear to have the same hair style, with a red Mohawk. Whether they are required all to have the same appearance, happen to look the same, or have the same hair style for unit cohesion is completely unknown.
Also unique for this appearance, these normally silent agents get some lines of dialogue.
They are armed with stun batons, and in a few shots appear to be wielding sonic drill guns and packs.
These VENOM agents were used to force the native population to work in their secret mine, until MASK saves the day.
Appearing in the cartoon episode "The Oz Effect", these VENOM agents appear to be dressed the same as the common cartoon generic VENOM agent, aside from the helmet.
They all appear to have the same hair style, with a red Mohawk. Whether they are required all to have the same appearance, happen to look the same, or have the same hair style for unit cohesion is completely unknown.
Also unique for this appearance, these normally silent agents get some lines of dialogue.
They are armed with stun batons, and in a few shots appear to be wielding sonic drill guns and packs.
These VENOM agents were used to force the native population to work in their secret mine, until MASK saves the day.
Generic VENOM Agents (Masked)
Masked generic VENOM agents.
From various episodes in the cartoon series comes the VENOM agents. First appearing in the first episode "The Deathstone", the green suited, wearing masks with red visors.
No sign of the masks have any powers, but these VENOM agents have been seen wielding rifles.
Sadly no official toys of these agents were ever produced.
They did not appear often, usually acting as guards.
Next time we look at the unmasked version.
From various episodes in the cartoon series comes the VENOM agents. First appearing in the first episode "The Deathstone", the green suited, wearing masks with red visors.
No sign of the masks have any powers, but these VENOM agents have been seen wielding rifles.
Sadly no official toys of these agents were ever produced.
They did not appear often, usually acting as guards.
Next time we look at the unmasked version.
Major David Krauss
Obscure M.A.S.K. character time. Major David Krauss AKA:Shadow, Chief of Security at Cape Canaveral.
During the cartoon episode "Everglades Oddity", Major Krauss was paid by VENOM so they could gain access to Cape Canaveral in an attempt to steal the space shuttle.
He is a trusted security chief, and is code named Shadow.
Krauss seems to genuinely get along well with Miles Mayhem. Mayhem pays him compliments and puts his arm around him, and appears impressed with Krauss. Maybe Mayhem wanted to recruit him for VENOM?
Krauss's fate is left completely unknown. He is never discovered, and there no mention of him being caught. It's possible he got away.
The UK novelization sheds no further light on Major Krauss's fate.
As far as I am aware, there has never been a release of Switchblade Miles Mayhem in green anywhere in the world, as it would be a suitable stand in for the Major.
During the cartoon episode "Everglades Oddity", Major Krauss was paid by VENOM so they could gain access to Cape Canaveral in an attempt to steal the space shuttle.
He is a trusted security chief, and is code named Shadow.
Krauss seems to genuinely get along well with Miles Mayhem. Mayhem pays him compliments and puts his arm around him, and appears impressed with Krauss. Maybe Mayhem wanted to recruit him for VENOM?
Krauss's fate is left completely unknown. He is never discovered, and there no mention of him being caught. It's possible he got away.
The UK novelization sheds no further light on Major Krauss's fate.
As far as I am aware, there has never been a release of Switchblade Miles Mayhem in green anywhere in the world, as it would be a suitable stand in for the Major.
Kenny
Kenny appears in the episode "Demolition Derby Duel to the Death".
He is seem helping Clutch get Wildcat ready for the event.
He is seen behind the wheel of Wildcat, but not seen actually operating the vehicle. It's clear Clutch trusts Kenny to help work on a MASK vehicle.
He is seen being tossed aside by Bruno. There appears to be no further appearances by Ken.
He is seem helping Clutch get Wildcat ready for the event.
He is seen behind the wheel of Wildcat, but not seen actually operating the vehicle. It's clear Clutch trusts Kenny to help work on a MASK vehicle.
He is seen being tossed aside by Bruno. There appears to be no further appearances by Ken.
Raoul Vega
Appearing in the episode "Battle for Baja", Raoul Vega was a rarity in MASK as he was a non-agent who got to pilot a MASK vehicle.
He was the son of the president of Mexico, and was loaned Goliath, in exchange for late entry for MASK into a race.
Raoul was a medic in the Mexican Army, and was determined to prove himself to his father.
He is targeted by VENOM to be kidnapped and held for ransom, but he is saved by MASK and wins the race.
He was the son of the president of Mexico, and was loaned Goliath, in exchange for late entry for MASK into a race.
Raoul was a medic in the Mexican Army, and was determined to prove himself to his father.
He is targeted by VENOM to be kidnapped and held for ransom, but he is saved by MASK and wins the race.
The Explorer
The Explorer from the episode "Secret of the Stones" is first seen approaching a temple on the Yucatan Peninsula and spies on a Mayan Priest showing his young protege the weightless stones of temple.
The Explorer hid among the ruins and watched this scene in surprise.
He subsequently took the information to Miles Mayhem and VENOM, stating as soon as he saw this amazing feat, he knew Mayhem would want to know about it.
He provided a map to the area he drew.
Impressed Mayhem paid the Explorer with a briefcase of cash. The Explorer pleased thanked Mayhem saying it was a lot of 'coffee beans.'
He then took his leave with the money and was not seen again. His fate is unknown, but it can be speculated some of the money went for some coffee.
The Explorer seems to be familiar with VENOM, enough to seek them out with his find. It's unclear if he had been hired by them, knew of them by reputation, or had worked with VENOM prior.
Mayhem paying for the information without concrete proof shows he trusts his information, and none of the other VENOM agents question it, suggesting there is some level of trust.
Mayhem paying him is interesting. The Explorer is paid very well. This along with Mayhem's treatment of Major Krauss in the episode Everglades Oddity shows Miles Mayhem pays well, and is capable of treating useful individuals well.
What do you think about the Explorer? Do you consider part of VENOM?
The Explorer hid among the ruins and watched this scene in surprise.
He subsequently took the information to Miles Mayhem and VENOM, stating as soon as he saw this amazing feat, he knew Mayhem would want to know about it.
He provided a map to the area he drew.
Impressed Mayhem paid the Explorer with a briefcase of cash. The Explorer pleased thanked Mayhem saying it was a lot of 'coffee beans.'
He then took his leave with the money and was not seen again. His fate is unknown, but it can be speculated some of the money went for some coffee.
The Explorer seems to be familiar with VENOM, enough to seek them out with his find. It's unclear if he had been hired by them, knew of them by reputation, or had worked with VENOM prior.
Mayhem paying for the information without concrete proof shows he trusts his information, and none of the other VENOM agents question it, suggesting there is some level of trust.
Mayhem paying him is interesting. The Explorer is paid very well. This along with Mayhem's treatment of Major Krauss in the episode Everglades Oddity shows Miles Mayhem pays well, and is capable of treating useful individuals well.
What do you think about the Explorer? Do you consider part of VENOM?
Osk & Mike
Appearing in the episode "Everglades Oddity", these two boys stumbled upon a VENOM plan, namely a wooden mock up of the Space Shuttle VENOM was going to use to steal the real Space Shuttle.
While traveling by canoe through the Everglades, these two boys saw the mock up hidden under camouflage nets. On taking a closer look, Mike entered the fake shuttle, with Osk closing the door.
Unable to get the door back open, Osk went to enlist of Alex Sector, over at Alex's reptile farm.
Alex thought the story was fantastical, but not impossible due to the close proximity to Cape Canaveral.
Alex took Osk back in his air boat, and with a crowbar, Alex freed the trapped Mike.
Alex then contacted Matt Trakker.
After Matt arrived, Mike and Osk hung out with Scott and T-Bob. They seemed to get along well with Scott, offering to later show him the mock up and showing Scott a junk pile of parts that Scott used to upgrade T-Bob into an air boat.
Mike and Osk would then further help prove there worth when they helped locate and bring a snake bite kit to an injured Matt Trakker.
A few additional notes on Mike and Osk. The boys were Seminole according to the Knight Books adaption. Mike is the fellow in the orange.
They proved to be instrumental in helping to uncover the VENOM plot and helped to save Matt Trakker.
While traveling by canoe through the Everglades, these two boys saw the mock up hidden under camouflage nets. On taking a closer look, Mike entered the fake shuttle, with Osk closing the door.
Unable to get the door back open, Osk went to enlist of Alex Sector, over at Alex's reptile farm.
Alex thought the story was fantastical, but not impossible due to the close proximity to Cape Canaveral.
Alex took Osk back in his air boat, and with a crowbar, Alex freed the trapped Mike.
Alex then contacted Matt Trakker.
After Matt arrived, Mike and Osk hung out with Scott and T-Bob. They seemed to get along well with Scott, offering to later show him the mock up and showing Scott a junk pile of parts that Scott used to upgrade T-Bob into an air boat.
Mike and Osk would then further help prove there worth when they helped locate and bring a snake bite kit to an injured Matt Trakker.
A few additional notes on Mike and Osk. The boys were Seminole according to the Knight Books adaption. Mike is the fellow in the orange.
They proved to be instrumental in helping to uncover the VENOM plot and helped to save Matt Trakker.
Obscure VENOM Agents
These are quite possibly the most obscure of the generic VENOM Agents.
Appearing in the VENOM base in the episode "Cold Fever", these four VENOM Agents are seen scrambling out of the way of giant snowball containing T-Bob.
Despite their short amount of screen time, they all have unique looking animation models. One is a blonde haired man in sunglasses. Another in a white hat (possibly a sailors hat), and two other dark haired men.
In another establishing shot of the base we also see two other VENOM Agents as well as a halftrack of unique design.
Did you notice these VENOM Agents?
Appearing in the VENOM base in the episode "Cold Fever", these four VENOM Agents are seen scrambling out of the way of giant snowball containing T-Bob.
Despite their short amount of screen time, they all have unique looking animation models. One is a blonde haired man in sunglasses. Another in a white hat (possibly a sailors hat), and two other dark haired men.
In another establishing shot of the base we also see two other VENOM Agents as well as a halftrack of unique design.
Did you notice these VENOM Agents?
Professor Stevens
Professor Stevens was noteworthy in that she was given the first line of dialogue in the M.A.S.K. cartoon.
Appearing in the first episode "The Deathstone", Professor Stevens was brought in by the U.S. Army to investigate a meteorite and was tasked with handling the retrieval.
Due to the radiation from the meteor, heavy radiation suits were needed.
Unfortunately for the Professor, VENOM had other plans. Professor Stevens video recorded Switchblade disguised as a UFO stealing the meteor.
This was witnessed by Cliff Dagger, who attempted to silence the Professor and take her camera.
Dagger initially mistook the Professor for a man, prior to unmasking her.
Professor Stevens kicked Dagger in the shin and attempted to make her escape in a jeep.
Dagger in Jackhammer presued her jeep. Soon the chase was joined by Sly Rax in Piranha. The Professor was able to evade their fire as the VENOM Agents attempted to stop her before she could reach a nearby city.
The Professor took the tape out of the camera, before her jeep's tire was taken out by Piranha's lasers. The jeep sped off a cliff into a near by river.
The VENOM Agents assuming the Professor had perished, commenting she was a good driver, but not good diver.
Luckily for the Professor, she was rescued and brought to Matt Trakker's mansion. (The Golden Books version shows Thunderhawk flying over after she crashed).
The Professor awoke in Matt Trakker's study (in different clothes too boot). She knew of Matt Trakker and his reputation to help. She explained about the meteor and gave him the tape. (Matt Trakker had determined her identity by her name stitched on her radiation suit in the Knights Books adaption).
She believed the meteor's could be used for her new life saving technique but in the wrong hands it could be used for destruction.
After viewing and having the computer scan the tape, Matt Trakker had his computer scan Professor Stevens, including a cardiogram and polygrams, it was recommend the Professor get plenty of rest, with Matt telling her he'd handle the situation and she could rest at there.
After recovering the meteor (which VENOM had split into three pieces), Professor Stevens reassembled the meteor with the help of robotic arms.
Matt wanted her to use the healing technique on an injured Hondo.
This worked, with Professor knowing her job would be to find what to do with the meteor. Unfortunately, the meteor ceased giving off radiation.
It's unknown what became of the Professor and her research.
What do you think of Professor Stevens?
Appearing in the first episode "The Deathstone", Professor Stevens was brought in by the U.S. Army to investigate a meteorite and was tasked with handling the retrieval.
Due to the radiation from the meteor, heavy radiation suits were needed.
Unfortunately for the Professor, VENOM had other plans. Professor Stevens video recorded Switchblade disguised as a UFO stealing the meteor.
This was witnessed by Cliff Dagger, who attempted to silence the Professor and take her camera.
Dagger initially mistook the Professor for a man, prior to unmasking her.
Professor Stevens kicked Dagger in the shin and attempted to make her escape in a jeep.
Dagger in Jackhammer presued her jeep. Soon the chase was joined by Sly Rax in Piranha. The Professor was able to evade their fire as the VENOM Agents attempted to stop her before she could reach a nearby city.
The Professor took the tape out of the camera, before her jeep's tire was taken out by Piranha's lasers. The jeep sped off a cliff into a near by river.
The VENOM Agents assuming the Professor had perished, commenting she was a good driver, but not good diver.
Luckily for the Professor, she was rescued and brought to Matt Trakker's mansion. (The Golden Books version shows Thunderhawk flying over after she crashed).
The Professor awoke in Matt Trakker's study (in different clothes too boot). She knew of Matt Trakker and his reputation to help. She explained about the meteor and gave him the tape. (Matt Trakker had determined her identity by her name stitched on her radiation suit in the Knights Books adaption).
She believed the meteor's could be used for her new life saving technique but in the wrong hands it could be used for destruction.
After viewing and having the computer scan the tape, Matt Trakker had his computer scan Professor Stevens, including a cardiogram and polygrams, it was recommend the Professor get plenty of rest, with Matt telling her he'd handle the situation and she could rest at there.
After recovering the meteor (which VENOM had split into three pieces), Professor Stevens reassembled the meteor with the help of robotic arms.
Matt wanted her to use the healing technique on an injured Hondo.
This worked, with Professor knowing her job would be to find what to do with the meteor. Unfortunately, the meteor ceased giving off radiation.
It's unknown what became of the Professor and her research.
What do you think of Professor Stevens?
Andrew Trakker (Matt's Father)
Andrew Trakker appears in the episode Green Nightmare, as Matt recounts the story to Scott about how his plane crashed in the New Guinea jungle, and was rescued by a local name Warago thirty years ago.
Warago was injured when the plane exploded, with Andrew then nursing the injured man back to health.
Andrew was given the a crystal, which later became the power amplifier for the recharging of the MASKs.
Andrew had vowed to return the crystal one day after learning of its power.
Sadly, Andrew had passed away before this could be completed, with Matt Trakker fulfilling his father's promise to Warago.
Andrew bears a striking resemblance to his son Matt, and sports a mustache. He is a pilot and is seen flying a single engine plane.
In an interesting bit of continuity, he shares a similar first name with Andy Trakker from the M.A.S.K. mini comics, though its unclear if this was intentional.
Warago was injured when the plane exploded, with Andrew then nursing the injured man back to health.
Andrew was given the a crystal, which later became the power amplifier for the recharging of the MASKs.
Andrew had vowed to return the crystal one day after learning of its power.
Sadly, Andrew had passed away before this could be completed, with Matt Trakker fulfilling his father's promise to Warago.
Andrew bears a striking resemblance to his son Matt, and sports a mustache. He is a pilot and is seen flying a single engine plane.
In an interesting bit of continuity, he shares a similar first name with Andy Trakker from the M.A.S.K. mini comics, though its unclear if this was intentional.
