Clayface (Matthew Hagen)

The second Clayface, Matt Hagen, first appeared in Detective Comics #298. A treasure hunter, Hagen finds a mysterious radioactive pool of protoplasm in a cave. Immersing himself in it, he is transformed into a malleable clay-like form which could be shaped into almost anything he desires. This is only a temporary effect, however, requiring him to return to the pool periodically in order to maintain use of his powers.

He eventually copies the pool's protoplasmic jelly by chemistry studies, although the artificial proptoplasm only allows him five hours of Clayface powers compared to the full two days of the pool's.

Hagen is ultimately killed during the 12-issue limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths.

During the "Mud Pack" storyline, the other villains who use the name Clayface gather Hagen's remains and make him a post-mortem member of their gang.

Powers
Metamorphosis: Clayface can manipulate his physical features to make himself look like nearly anyone or anything. He can even alter his color. The only restriction appears to be a limited volume of mass.

Abilities None known.

Strength level Superhuman: Clayface's additional mass affords him an above-average strength level.

Weaknesses None known.

Paraphernalia
Equipment: None known. Transportation: None known. Weapons: None known.