Batman #550

In "Chasing Clay," Batman faces a chilling new threat as the Clayfaces evolve into something far more unsettling—bizarre, almost sentient, and driven by unknown motives. Forced into an uneasy alliance with Cameron Chase, a sharp-eyed detective with a specialty in the paranormal, Batman must navigate a case that blurs the line between the monstrous and the methodical. With Kelley Jones’ moody interiors and J. H. Williams III’s striking cover, this 1998 issue delivers a tense, atmospheric showdown that redefines the Bat’s approach to the uncanny.