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Clayface

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Real Name

Matthew Hagen

Current Alias

Clayface

Identity

Secret

Alignment

Bad

Affiliation

Mud Pack

Universe

New Earth

Base Of Operations

Gotham City

Characteristics

Gender

Male

Height

6' 11" (variable)

Weight

589 lbs (268 kg) (variable)

Eyes

Blue

Hair

Blond

Unusual Features

Body's physical composition was comprised of animated clay.

Status

Citizenship

American

Marital Status

Single

Occupation

Professional Criminal

Place of Death

Gotham City

Creators

Bill Finger, Sheldon Moldoff

First appearance

Last appearance

Detective Comics #298
(December, 1961)

Crisis on Infinite Earths #12
(March, 1986)

History

A treasure hunter, Matt Hagen found a mysterious radioactive pool of protoplasm in a cave. Immersing himself in it, he was transformed into a malleable clay-like form, which could be shaped into almost anything he desired. This was only a temporary effect, however, requiring him to return to the pool periodically in order to maintain use of his powers.

He eventually copied the pool's protoplasmic jelly by chemistry studies, although the artificial proptoplasm only allowed him five hours of Clayface powers compared to the full two days of the pool's.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Metamorphosis: Clayface could manipulate his physical features to make himself look like nearly anyone or anything. He could even alter his color. The only restriction appeared to be a limited volume of mass.

  Strength level

Superhuman: Clayface's additional mass afforded him an above-average strength level.

Notes

• Although this character was originally introduced during DC's Earth-One era of publication, their existence following the events of the 1985-86 limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths remains intact. However, some elements of the character's Pre-Crisis history may have been altered or removed for Post-Crisis New Earth continuity, and should be considered apocryphal.

See Also

• Discuss Matthew Hagen (New Earth) on the forums
• Appearances of Matthew Hagen (New Earth)
• Character Gallery: Matthew Hagen (New Earth)
• Images featuring Matthew Hagen (New Earth)

Links and References

• Clayface at Wikipedia
• Clayface profile at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe
  

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