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	[[file:Dc298.jpg\|thumb\|left~~]] [[file:cf3.jpg\|thumb\|left]] [[file:Clayface.jpg\|thumb\|right~~]] [[file:Gothamknights69.jpg~~\|thumb\|right]] [[file:Clayface_(Birds_of_Prey).png~~\|thumb\|right]] '''Clayface''' is the name of several [[fictional character]]s appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[DC Comics]]. The character is commonly depicted as an adversary of the superhero [[Batman]]. Created by [[Bill Finger]] and [[Bob Kane]], the original Clayface, [[Basil Karlo]], first appeared in ''[[Detective Comics]]'' #40 (June 1940).		[[file:Dc298.jpg\|thumb\|left]] [[file:Gothamknights69.jpg\|thumb\|right]] '''Clayface''' is the name of several [[fictional character]]s appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[DC Comics]]. The character is commonly depicted as an adversary of the superhero [[Batman]]. Created by [[Bill Finger]] and [[Bob Kane]], the original Clayface, [[Basil Karlo]], first appeared in ''[[Detective Comics]]'' #40 (June 1940).

	==Publication History==		==Publication History==

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[[file:Dc298.jpg|thumb|left]] [[file:cf3.jpg|thumb|left]] [[file:Clayface.jpg|thumb|right]] [[file:Gothamknights69.jpg|thumb|right]] [[file:Clayface_(Birds_of_Prey).png|thumb|right]] '''Clayface''' is the name of several [[fictional character]]s appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[DC Comics]]. The character is commonly depicted as an adversary of the superhero [[Batman]]. Created by [[Bill Finger]] and [[Bob Kane]], the original Clayface, [[Basil Karlo]], first appeared in ''[[Detective Comics]]'' #40 (June 1940).

==Publication History==
The character of Clayface has undergone several transformations and has been portrayed by different individuals in the [[DC Universe]]. The original Clayface, Basil Karlo, was a [[B-movie]] actor who began a life of crime using the identity of a villain he once portrayed in a film. Over the years, other characters have taken on the mantle of Clayface, each with unique abilities and backstories.

==Fictional Character Biography==
===Basil Karlo===
Basil Karlo was the first to assume the identity of Clayface. As a former actor, he became enraged when he learned that a classic horror film he starred in was being remade without him. Donning the mask of the film's villain, Clayface, Karlo embarked on a killing spree targeting the cast and crew of the remake.

===Matt Hagen===
The second Clayface, Matt Hagen, was a treasure hunter who stumbled upon a radioactive pool of protoplasm. Exposure to the substance gave him the ability to shapeshift at will, but he needed to periodically return to the pool to maintain his powers.

===Preston Payne===
Preston Payne, the third Clayface, was a scientist who suffered from [[hyperpituitarism]]. In an attempt to cure himself, he used a sample of Matt Hagen's blood, which transformed him into a clay-like creature. Unlike his predecessors, Payne's condition caused him immense pain, and he needed to pass his condition onto others to relieve it.

===Sondra Fuller===
Sondra Fuller, also known as Lady Clay, was the fourth individual to take on the Clayface identity. She was a member of the criminal organization [[Strike Force Kobra]] and gained shapeshifting abilities similar to Matt Hagen's through a deal with Kobra.

===Cassius "Clay" Payne===
Cassius "Clay" Payne is the son of Preston Payne and Sondra Fuller. He inherited the abilities of both his parents, making him one of the most powerful versions of Clayface.

===Other Versions===
There have been other minor characters who have taken on the Clayface identity, each contributing to the legacy of the character in various [[DC Comics]] storylines.

==Powers and Abilities==
The abilities of Clayface vary depending on the individual. Common powers include:
* Shapeshifting: The ability to alter their physical form and appearance.
* Superhuman Strength: Enhanced physical strength beyond that of a normal human.
* Regeneration: The ability to heal from injuries rapidly.
* Size Alteration: The ability to change their size and mass.

==In Other Media==
Clayface has appeared in various [[Batman]]-related media, including [[animated series]], [[video games]], and [[live-action]] television shows. Notable appearances include:
* ''[[Batman: The Animated Series]]''
* ''[[The Batman (TV series)|The Batman]]''
* ''[[Batman: Arkham (series)|Batman: Arkham]]'' video game series

==See Also==
* [[List of Batman Family adversaries]]
* [[Batman: The Animated Series]]
* [[DC Comics]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External Links==

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