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Cover: Marshall Rogers & Dick Giordano

Detective Comics #479

Sep 1978 · DC · 0.50 USD
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In "If a Man Be Made of Clay...!", Batman faces off against the enigmatic Clayface, whose desperate bid to reclaim his humanity hinges on a mysterious device—only to be interrupted in the most dramatic fashion. Written by Len Wein and brought to life with striking visuals by Marshall Rogers, with inks by Dick Giordano and colors by Glynis Wein, this 1978 issue captures a chilling moment of transformation and confrontation. The cover, also by Rogers with Giordano’s inks, perfectly frames the tension.

Contains 2 stories
If a Man Be Made of Clay...!
17 pp · Superhero
unidentified woman [Selina KyleCatwoman ?]Sal Menkin

In "If a Man Be Made of Clay...!", Batman faces off against Clayface as the villain races to complete a device that could finally restore his humanity—only to have everything unravel in a fiery clash. The story explores the fragile line between man and monster, with tension building as Clayface’s desperate bid for redemption collides with the Dark Knight’s relentless pursuit.

True Heroes Never Die...!
8 pp · Superhero

In "True Heroes Never Die...!", Carter and Sierra Hall return to their museum only to find their directorship claimed by the enigmatic Mystoman, a stranger wielding a cloak of teleportation powers. With the legendary Da Vinci energy pistol now his target, the duo—Falke and Falkgirl—must stand in his way before history’s greatest artifact falls into the wrong hands.

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Raw (Fine) $7
CGC 9.8 · 36 in census $205*
CGC 9.6 · 68 in census $84
CGC 9.4 · 39 in census $50
CGC 9.2 · 17 in census $38
CGC 9.0 · 11 in census $30*
CGC 8.5 · 9 in census $29*
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CGC 8.0 · 6 in census $29*
CGC 7.5 · 4 in census $29*
CGC 7.0 · 7 in census $29
CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $20*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $20*
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Cast · 11 characters

Full credits

writer Len Wein
colorist Glynis Wein
letterer Ben Oda
cover pencils Marshall Rogers
cover inks Dick Giordano

Reprints

Reprinted in Super Adventure Album #12 (1979), Superman #11/1979 (1979), Batman Classics #125 (1980), Batman Classics #126 (1980), Batman Poche #25 (1980), Läderlappen #9/1980 (1980), Lynvingen #9/1980 (1980), Läderlappen #10/1980 (1980), Lynvingen #10/1980 (1980), Super Solo #1 (1980), Batman Extra #7 (1983), Shadow of the Batman #5 (1986), Superamigos #13 (1986), Legends of the Dark Knight: Marshall Rogers #[nn] (2012), Tales of the Batman: Len Wein #[nn] (2015), DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection #34 (2015), Batman Arkham: Clayface #[nn] (2017), Récit Complet Batman #6 (2018), La Sombra de Batman #1 (2024)

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