Clayface was Batman’s Friend and Gotham’s Enemy | The Batman (2004)

What if Batman’s best friend became his most tragic enemy? The Batman introduced a unique take on Clayface with Ethan Bennett—a Gotham City detective, Bruce Wayne’s closest pal, and a man whose life was casually shattered by the Joker.

In this video, I’ll talk about Bennett’s transformation into Clayface, make some comparisons to Batman the Animated Series’ Clayface, and argue how his story reflects the evolution of The Batman itself.

Was his redemption arc a satisfying conclusion, or a missed opportunity?

Let’s discuss this layered character.

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And if you enjoyed this video, why not check out my video comparing the animated versions of Clayface?
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Chapters:
0:00 The Batman's Daunting Task
0:47 Ethan Bennett, Batman's Friend
2:17 The Origin of The Batman's Clayface
5:42 Ethan Bennett vs Matt Hagen
7:26 Clayface Gets Cured
9:18 Conclusion

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