The shape-shifting Clayface-formerly the disgraced actor Basil Karlo-is on a rampage, and Batman must battle his way through a network of his deadliest enemies to uncover the truth. But how do you stop a killer who can be anywhere-and anyone? And soaring above Gotham is another threat in the form of the Man-Bat, whose unstable serum has made his predatory plans much more deadly! In BATMAN - THE DARK KNIGHT: CLAY (collects issues #22-29), writer Gregg Hurwitz (DETECTIVE COMICS, Wolverine) teams with superstar artists Alex Maleev (BATMAN, Daredevil), Ethan Van Sciver (GREEN LANTERN, THE FLASH), and Alberto Ponticelli (DIAL H) for tales of Gotham City's greatest villains!

Delving into the more supernatural and esoteric areas of Gotham City, the six-part storyline explores the horrific murder of one of Bruce Wayne's childhood friends ... and the terrible ramifications the brutal crime has on Batman's life.

"The origin of the classic Batman villain Clayface is revealed--and a new mystery is introduced! Batman and Commissioner Gordon are forced into a tight corner as Clayface embarks on a murder spree throughout Gotham City. what led Clayface to become the monster that he is? The answers lie here. Collects Batman: The Dark Knight #22-29"--

The Dark Knight struggles against a deadly—yet strangely familiar—foe! As a mysterious figure slinks through the halls of Arkham Asylum, Batman must fight his way through a gauntlet of psychos, and Bruce Wayne faces the unexpected legal ramifications of Batman Incorporated!

Bane has been dragging the Dark Knight through a twisted terrain of horror and fear—but two can play that game! Don't miss this shocking issue as Batman pushes himself further than ever to fight against his deepest demons.

Delving into the more supernatural and esoteric areas of Gotham City, the six-part storyline explores the horrific murder of one of Bruce Wayne's childhood friends . . . and the terrible ramifications the brutal crime has on Batman's life.

Now that he's locked up in Arkham, Gotham City is safe from the threat of Clayface. But what led Clayface to become the monster that he is? The answers lie here.

Delving into the more supernatural and esoteric areas of Gotham City, the six-part storyline explores the horrific murder of one of Bruce Wayne's childhood friends ... and the terrible ramifications the brutal crime has on Batman's life.

Clay' part 2. Desperate for more power, Matthew Hagen bathes in the mysterious clay pool to revitalize his fading abilities and goes mad! Nearly killed in their first battle, the Dark Knight must make a final attempt to stop Clayface or die trying.

A sweeping visual tale of Gotham City's forgotten citizens: the abused and the voiceless. Will these desperate souls find their angel in the Dark Knight?