- "Before preliminary analysis however... some background on this extranormal child -- and indeed, on the entire multiple-Clayface phenemenon... it all began with horror film actor Basil Karlo, who hid behind his movie role as "Clayface" when he turned to crime."
- ―Peter Malley
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| Batman | |
| Title: | "Chasing Clay" |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Number: | 550 |
| Cover price: | $2.95 |
| Cover date: | January, 1998 |
| Publisher: | DC Comics |
| Credits | |
| Ex. Ed: | Mike Carlin |
| Writers: | Doug Moench |
| Pencilers: | Kelley Jones [1] J.H. Williams, III [2] |
| Inkers: | John Beatty [3] Mick Gray [4] |
| Cover artists: | J.H. Williams, III |
| Cover inker: | Mick Gray |
| Colorists: | Gregory Wright Android Images [5] |
| Letterers: | Todd Klein |
| Assistants: | Jordan Gorfinkel [6] |
| Editors: | Denny O'Neil |
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| Next: | Batman #551 |
"Chasing Clay" is the story title to the 550th issue of the first volume of the Batman comic book series published by DC Comics. The story was written by Doug Moench with artwork by J.H. Williams, III and Kelley Jones. Inks were provided by John Beatty and Mick Gray. The story was colored by Gregory Wright, lettered by Todd Klein and edited by Denny O'Neil. This issue shipped with a January, 1998 cover date and carries a cover price of $2.95 per copy (US).
Appearances[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
- Clayface, Basil Karlo
- Clayface, Matt Hagen
- Clayface, Sondra Fuller
- Joker
- Sandy Barrett
- Terry Chase
Organizations
Races
Locations
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- Gotham City Clock Tower
- Gotham City Police Headquarters
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Notes & Trivia[]
- This issue shipped with an alternate variant cover, also illustrated by J.H. Williams, III.
- The direct market edition of this issue includes a bound-in trading card featuring Batman, Cameron Chase, Catwoman and Claything. The trading card was not included in the variant cover edition.
- This issue is reprinted in the Chase trade paperback collection.
- This is the first appearance of Cameron Chase. She goes on to spotlight her own ongoing comic book series Chase beginning the following month, February, 1998.
- This is the first appearance of the Department of Extranormal Operations, also known as the DEO. They serve as the backbone of the Chase comic book series.
- This is the first appearance of Clay-Thing, which is an amalgamation of Peter Malley, and the bio-clay. This is Peter Malley's only appearance in human form.
- The Joker makes a cameo appearance in this issue only.
- First appearance of Sandy Barrett, who is a member of the D.E.O., and becomes a supporting character in Chase.
- First appearance of Terry Chase, who is the father of Cameron Chase.
- Basil Karlo appears in flashback only in this issue.
- Matt Hagen appears in flashback only in this issue.
- Sondra Fuller appears in flashback only in this issue.
Recommended Reading[]
See also[]
Batman Media
The World of Batman
Batman miscellaneous
External Links[]
- Batman #550 at DCDP
- Batman #550 at Comics.org
- Batman #550 at Comic Vine
- Batman #550 at Amazon.com
- Batman #550 at the DCU Guide
References[]
- ↑ Artist Kelley Jones pencils pages 1-12, 16, 18-21, 23, 24, 30-36 of this issue.
- ↑ Inker J.H. Williams, III pencils pages 13-15, 17, 22, 25-29, and 37 of this issue.
- ↑ Artist John Beatty inks pages 1-12, 16, 18-21, 23, 24, 30-36 of this issue.
- ↑ Inker Mick Gray inks pages 13-15, 17, 22, 25-29, and 37 of this issue.
- ↑ Android Images is the color separator for this issue.
- ↑ Jordan Gorfinkel is credited as an associate editor in this issue.