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Clayface Set to Become Batman's Next Villain?
10/31/2025
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Story summary
- James Gunn and Andy Muschietti have sparked speculation that Clayface could be Batman's next villain in Batman: The Brave and the Bold.
- Easter eggs referencing Clayface appear in Muschietti's It: Welcome to Derry, fueling fan theories.
- Detective Comics #298, Clayface's first appearance, is highlighted by both creators.
- The 2026 Clayface film will tell Matt Hagen's dark origin, and could expand Gotham lore in the DC Universe.
