Clayface: Special Edition # 1 (DC Comics / Studios 2026)

Clayface: Special Edition #1 (DC Comics / DC Studios, 2026)

A classic origin, an iconic remake, and a look into the future of a legend.

Released as a promotional one-shot celebrating the upcoming DC Studios feature film Clayface, Clayface: Special Edition #1 offers an incredible value for collectors and fans alike. Priced at just $1.00, this 32-page special issue collects two key stories showcasing the history of the Matt Hagen Clayface, along with a special preview of the DC All In miniseries Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #1.

Contents & Included Stories:

1. "The Challenge of Clay-Face!" (from Detective Comics #298, Oct 1961)

   • Creators: Written by Bill Finger with art by Sheldon Moldoff and Charles Paris.

   • Summary: The classic silver-age story introducing Matt Hagen and his tragic transformation into the shape-shifting monster.

2. "If a Man Be Clay!" (from Batman Villains Secret Files and Origins 2005 #1)

   • Creators: Written by Steve Purcell with art by Mike Mignola and Kevin Nowlan.

   • Summary: A stylized, modern retelling of Matt Hagen's origin featuring Mignola's signature visual flair.

3. "Celebrity Dirt" Preview

   • Creators: Written by Jude Ellison S. Doyle with art by Fran Galán.

   • Summary: A teaser chapter excerpt for the DC All In miniseries starring Basil Karlo.

Technical Specifications & Metadata:

• Release Date: October 14, 2026

• Original Retail Price (SRP): $1.00

• Page Count: 32 Pages

• Format: Full Color | Card Stock Cover

• Publisher: DC Comics / DC Studios