My 1st Riddle

This is part of my Challenges - What are my planz? What is this weeks theme? Well, if you can figure out this riddle (puzzles, rebus and/or hidden codes) than you'll get a hidden picture prize. This artwork picture will be of your choice as a simple request and I'll get the picture up ASAP, in-between time. It'll be dedicated from me to you. [P.s. if you figure out the riddle (a.k.a the theme) than that's what you have to draw for me in return, but it's not required, it's just a fun idea scheme.] And now the riddle below:

"This is a person who wears a mask and cape. He loves to call himself the terror of the night and to give people a fright. His favorite color begins with "P" and ends with the letter "e". Now, I won't tell you what's up, but does his last name end with a word that rhymes with yuck? Besides the name that his alterego has, this name can be translated into canard."

What and Who is he? (comment in box below, thank you)

Comment Hint: Use the Spoiler to cover your answers.
Riddle Hint: Use google's tranlator on "Canard".

End