Who Is Clayface (Karlo)? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Clayface (Karlo) is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Basil Karlo, with over 1,110 comic issue appearances. Basil Karlo was an actor who upon discovering that a remake of one of his classic horror movies was being made went insane and began killing the cast and crew, wearing the mask of the film's villain Clayface, until stopped by Batman. Initially having no superpowers, Karlo joined with a group of other "Clayfaces" and stole their combined powers, allowing him to shapeshift into any forms he wants.

Who is Clayface (Karlo)?

This page is about the original Clayface, Basil Karlo. For information on later Clayfaces, see their respective pages. Origin Basil Karlo was a B-list movie star. When Basil hears that there will be a remake of a horror film he once starred in ( The Terror ) he is driven mad even though he was to be involved in the making of the film. Basil goes on a killing spree aimed at the cast and crew of the film wearing the mask of the films villain, Clayface. He is brought to justice by Batman and Robin . Creation Clayface was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger and was first featured in Detective Comics #40 . Character Evolution Golden Age Clayface vs.

Key facts

Clayface (Karlo) is of mutant origin and first appeared in "The Murders of Clayface". The character is published by DC Comics. With 1,110 recorded issue appearances, Clayface (Karlo) ranks among the most featured characters in comics.