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Batman Arkham: Clayface (2026 Edition)

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Clayface Across the Decades

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Clayface Across the Decades

This collection brings together stories about several figures who have taken the Clayface name, including actor Basil Karlo, crook Matt Hagen, and scientist Preston Payne. Their differing transformations range from shape-changing abilities to a touch that can melt a person, placing the volume’s focus on the many versions of the villain. The selected stories trace these figures’ origins and ultimate fates across a run of Batman-related comics, with appearances from Gotham City and Batman and his allies. The contents span issues of Detective Comics, Outsiders, Secret Origins, Batman, Catwoman, Gotham Knights, and Batman Villains Secret Files.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Batman and Gotham City comic readers interested in the histories of recurring villains
  • Readers seeking a multi-era collection centered on Clayface
  • Fans of anthology-style collections drawn from several Batman-related series

Themes

Villain origins and transformationsMultiple identities under one nameBatman’s conflicts with Gotham City adversaries

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Book overview

The greatest Clayface stories from across the decades, collected in one volume in advance of the upcoming feature film!

Washed-up actor Basil Karlo. Matt Hagen, a common crook. Preston Payne, tragic scientist. These are just a few of the many people who have claimed the name Clayface! Some of them have incredible shape-changing abilities, while others have a deadly touch that can melt a person into a puddle of protoplasm. All of them have tormented the citizens of Gotham City and been defeated by the Dark Knight and his allies. Now witness the origins of their transformations and learn their ultimate fate!

Batman Arkham: Clayface collects some of the villain's greatest stories by some of the industry's greatest creators, including Ed Brubaker (Captain America), Len Wein (Swamp Thing), Mike W. Barr (Batman and the Outsiders), Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier), J.H. Williams III (Batwoman), Mike Mignola (Hellboy), and many more!

Collects Detective Comics #40, #298, and #478; Outsiders #21; Secret Origins #44; Batman #550; Catwoman #4; Batman: Gotham Knights #23 and #69-71; and Batman Villains Secret Files #1.
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