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BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT VOL. 4 - CLAY
by Gregg Hurwitz
Discussing October 20, 2026
In these tales from BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #22-29, the origin of Clayface is revealed! Batman and Commissioner Gordon are forced into a tight corner as Clayface embarks on a murder spree throughout Gotham City. But what led Clayface to become a monster?
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Clayface’s origin in this volume frames him as both a victim and a monster. How does the story challenge the line between personal tragedy and moral responsibility, and what does that tension reveal about Gotham’s approach to justice?
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