There was an old brutal form of fencing called “Mensur”. It was popular in Germany and involved participants using sharp swords to cut exposed areas of the opponent’s face, protecting only the eyes, nose and forehead. The point was less to slice your opponent and more to prove your valor by slicing and being sliced without flinching. Scars from these duels were considered badges of honor. And it was popular with Hitler’s S.S. and other super-duper scary hardcore Nazis.
This all sounds pretty intense, until you realize that I am now hereby claiming copyright to an evil villain who is a Nazi war criminal with Mensur scars that form perfect adorable cat whiskers around his thin evil Nazi lips, and everyone laughs at him and calls him Herr Meizekatze. Marvel, DC, whoever, I am prepared to sell you this idea for $100 million up front as well as 15% on worldwide distribution and merchandising. DM me
