Basil,[1] also known as Clayface, was an enemy of Batman. He was dissected after a confrontation with Batman.
Biography[]
At some point, Basil was infected by a clay with unknown properties, which changed his physiology, turning him into a metahuman. Basil assumed Clayface's identity and became an enemy of Batman. During one such conflict, the vigilante kept a sample of his mud in the Batcave. After Batman took down Clayface, he was dissected.[1][2]
Legacy[]
Tanner is infected by Clayface's mud.
The doctors at Gotham Genenal found that the mud had infected Basil's prefrontal cortex, which controls inhibitions. In 2021, Clayface's mud was stolen by "Circe Sionis" alongside other items belonging to Batman's enemies. At some point, Tanner Freyr was infected by Clayface's mud, turning him into the new Clayface.[2][1]
Powers and abilities[]
Powers[]
- Meta-human physiology: After Basil was infected by a clay with unknown properties, his physiology was changed, turning him into a metahuman.[1]
Appearances[]
Batwoman[]
Season 2[]
- "Kane, Kate" (mentioned)
Season 3[]
- "Meet Your Maker" (name seen)
Comics[]
EARTH-PRIME[]
- "Flesh and Mud" (mentioned)
Behind the scenes[]
- In the DC comics, Clayface is the name used by multiple enemies of Batman, the most notorious being the first, Basil Karlo. Clayface debuted in Detective Comics #40 (June, 1940).
- It is currently unknown if the Arkham Asylum patient B. Karlo and Basil are the same character.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Flesh and Mud"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Kane, Kate"
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