Clayface
Creation & Design
Clayface was created as a villain for Batman, initially appearing as a monster made of clay. Over the years, his character has evolved, with different incarnations and backstories.Early Years
Clayface first appeared as a criminal who could transform his body into clay, allowing him to change his appearance and escape capture. His character was initially portrayed as a more straightforward monster.Character Development
Over the years, Clayface has transitioned from a simple monster to a complex character with deep emotional struggles, often exploring themes of identity, transformation, and redemption.Cultural Reception
Clayface has been well-received as a villain in the Batman mythos, often praised for his tragic backstory and unique abilities.Character Details
Real Name:
Matt Hagen
Aliases:
Clayface, The Mud Monster
Species:
Metahuman
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Injustice League, Secret Society of Super Villains
Abilities:
Shape-shifting, Superhuman strength, Regeneration
Weight:
250lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown
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Detective Comics #40
DC
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1940
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Clayface, Basil Karlo
1st cover appearance of the Joker in Detective Comics
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Clayface, Basil Karlo
1st cover appearance of the Joker in Detective Comics
Detective Comics #49
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of Clayface, Basil Karlo
Detective Comics #298
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance of the second Clayface, Matt Hagen, a scuba diver who had come into contact with a clay-like substance that compromised his molecular structure
[October 2024 - Alan Tudyk will voice Clayface in Creature Commandos / November 2024 - a Clayface movie is in development with writer Matt Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House)]
Key Facts
1st appearance of the second Clayface, Matt Hagen, a scuba diver who had come into contact with a clay-like substance that compromised his molecular structure
[October 2024 - Alan Tudyk will voice Clayface in Creature Commandos / November 2024 - a Clayface movie is in development with writer Matt Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House)]
Detective Comics #477
DC
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1978
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of the third Clayface, Preston Payne
Detective Comics #478
DC
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1978
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st full appearance of the third Clayface, Preston Payne
Crisis on Infinite Earths #12
DC
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1986
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 12
Death of Anti-Monitor, Dove, Robin, Green Arrow, Huntress and Clayface
1st appearance of Impala in mainstream DC comics
Key Facts
"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 12
Death of Anti-Monitor, Dove, Robin, Green Arrow, Huntress and Clayface
1st appearance of Impala in mainstream DC comics
Outsiders #21
DC
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1987
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of the fourth Clayface aka Lady Clay
1st team appearance of Strike Force Kobra: Clayface, Dervish, Elemental Woman, Planet Master, Spectrumonster, Zebra-Man II, Syonide
Key Facts
1st appearance of the fourth Clayface aka Lady Clay
1st team appearance of Strike Force Kobra: Clayface, Dervish, Elemental Woman, Planet Master, Spectrumonster, Zebra-Man II, Syonide
Batman #550
DC
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1998
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Cameron Chase, a highly-skilled agent for the Department of Extra-Normal Operations
1st appearance of Clayface, Cassius Payne, the son of Preston Payne and Sondra Fuller
1st appearance and death of Claything, Peter Malley
Introduction of the DEO, the Department of Extra-Normal Operations, an organization later revealed to be led by Director Bones
Key Facts
1st appearance of Cameron Chase, a highly-skilled agent for the Department of Extra-Normal Operations
1st appearance of Clayface, Cassius Payne, the son of Preston Payne and Sondra Fuller
1st appearance and death of Claything, Peter Malley
Introduction of the DEO, the Department of Extra-Normal Operations, an organization later revealed to be led by Director Bones
Catwoman #1
DC
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2002
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Vol. 3
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Clayface, Todd Russell
Catwoman #4
DC
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2002
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Vol. 3
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1st full appearance of Clayface, Todd Russell
Detective Comics Annual #1
DC
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2018
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Vol. 3
Key Facts
Origin of Clayface, Basil Karlo
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