Arkham: Case Files
Underlain for Clayface
Clayface, in this case the Basil Karlo interpretation of the character, is a Batman villain whose life as a struggling actor took a monstrous turn after exposure to a mysterious chemical, transforming him into a shape-shifting mass of living clay. Driven by a volatile mix of vanity, rage, and a desperate need for recognition, his obsessive desire to reclaim his lost fame fuels his crimes, often impersonating others with his malleable form.
His voice is a haunting blend of theatrical bravado, dripping with melodramatic flair, and a guttural, unstable tremor that reveals his fractured psyche. This approach should mirror his struggle to hold onto his identity, making him a tragic, unpredictable menace in Gotham.
"Batman, behold the greatest performance of your life! I can be anyone, everyone, but you’ll never steal my spotlight again. Try to catch me, and I’ll melt you into my tragedy."
"They forgot Basil Karlo, tossed me aside like yesterday’s script. Now I’m the whole cast, the director, the stage. Cross me, and I’ll sculpt your doom from my own flesh."
"I was meant to be a legend, Batman, not this monster! But if Gotham won’t love me, I’ll reshape it in my image. Chase me, and you’ll drown in the clay of my despair."
