| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Many protagonists in the Marvel Cinematic Universe | USA Today | 22 Oct 2025 |
| X-Men, e.g. | ||
| DC figures | New York Times | 08 May 2020 |
| Basis of this puzzle's theme | Premier Sunday | 07 Apr 2019 |
| Popular HALLoween costumes | Newsday | 29 Oct 2017 |
| They may be masked | USA Today | 04 Aug 2016 |
| They may be masked |