Basil Karlo (Clayface)

Basil Karlo, known as Clayface, is a former actor turned supervillain with shapeshifting abilities, making him a formidable adversary for Batman.

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Character

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Cinematic | Literary

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DC

Birthplace :

Gotham City, New Jersey, United States

First appearing in Detective Comics #40 (1940), Basil Karlo, a disfigured former actor, became the shape-shifting supervillain Clayface. Over the years, he has been a formidable adversary of Batman, appearing in numerous comic book series, animated TV shows, and films, including the acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series and The New Batman Adventures.

In recent years, Clayface’s popularity has soared, with notable appearances in the DC Extended Universe films, including Suicide Squad (2016) and Birds of Prey (2020). His character has also been explored in the hit TV series Gotham (2014-2019), where his origin story and motivations were further developed.

Clayface remains one of the most iconic and versatile villains in the DC universe, captivating audiences with his ability to transform into various forms and his complex, tragic backstory.