Shadow of the Batman 1985 #5 - back issue - $7.00
Preston Payne uses blood from Matt Hagen, the second Clayface, to try to change the effects of hyperpituitarism on his appearance. But the "cure" causes Payne's flesh to melt like wax and forces him to periodically dissolve others into protoplasm. When Batman interferes with Payne's theft of the components necessary to reverse his condition, he may become Clayface's next victim.
Before Preston Payne can complete the mechanism which will restore his humanity, Batman confronts him and all of Clayface's efforts go up in fire and smoke.
On-sale date from DC Releases #23.
- Classic Tales - Wrap-around cover.
- Detective Comics #478 - Sequence on inside front cover page. Mislabeled as cover to #477.
- The Coming of... Clayface III! - Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
- If a Man Be Made of Clay...! - Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
- The Devil's Plague - Sequence ends on inside back cover page.
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