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Batman: The Animated Series: Feat of Clay (1)

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An actor who uses a miracle cream to fix the scars left by an accident has the ability to change his face into anyone else's. The trouble is that he has deceived an employee of Bruce Wayne's into thinking the he was Bruce Wayne. This does not go well with Bruce's alter-ego. On top of that, the supplier (Daggett) has lost interest in the actor (Hagen). Read full recap »

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Writers:: Marvin Wolfman Michael Reaves Marvin Wolfman

Director:: Dick Sebast

Stars:: Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (Alfred Pennyworth); Kevin Conroy (Bruce Wayne / Batman)

Recurring Role:: Edward Asner (Roland Daggett); Mari Devon (Summer Gleeson); Brock Peters (Lucius Fox)

Guest Star:: Ed Begley Jr. (Germs); Dick Gautier (Teddy); Ron Perlman (Matt Hagen); Scott Valentine (Bell)

When Batman drops Bell into the rooftop pool, the police immediately tell him that he is under arrest. Why would they arrest someone when they don't even know who it is? Even if they saw Bell's face, they have no reason to arrest him. edit »
When Germs and Bell catch Hagen in the Daggett Industries laboratory, he turns around and claims he's Bruce Wayne. Surely he doesn't think this will work, since they were with him when he originally impersonated Wayne? edit »
When Bell first appears inside the tramway, he isn't wearing his headphones. However, he's suddenly wearing them on his first closeup after Lucius Fox is pinned under the sign. edit »
When Bell and Germs catch Hagen before the first commercial break, they're both armed with pistols. After the break, not only is Germs now holding a shotgun, but Bell's weapon has disappeared entirely. edit »
The jar of Renuyu that Hagen hurls at the window is empty (or so he claims), but when Teddy looks at it on the floor, it's still got some of the cream in it. edit »

This is labeled episode 20 on the Batman: The Animated Series Volume 1 DVD. edit »
According to Batman's all points bulletin: Raymond Bell is 5'9", 170 lbs, and about 35 years old. edit »
First Appearances: Matthew Hagan/Clayface (origin episode), Roland Daggett, Germs and Teddy. edit »
Hagen's pre-Clayface transformations look a lot like those done by Falseface in the Batman: Beyond episode Plague. edit »

(After Germ and Bell pour the beaker of Renuyu down Haggen's throat they take his unconscious body to his car and put him in it)
Bell: Sweet dreams, slimeball.
(Haggen's hand starts to turn to putty and a blob drips off) edit »
Batman: Listen up scum wad, 'cause I'm only gonna ask you once. Who was Lucius Fox meeting at the tram?
Bell: Wayne... Bruce Wayne!
Batman: You lying sleaze. You wanna rethink that answer? edit »
Daggett: Frankly, I think our Mr. Hagen has outlived his usefulness. I want him dealt with.
Germs: But, Mr. Daggett, the man's a master of disguise. He was even before he had his accident and you gave him this stuff.
Bell: Yeah. It's not easy finding somebody who can change the way he looks.
Daggett: (chuckles) You needn't bother searching for him. This is the only place in the world where he can get what he needs. And when his supply runs out... he'll come to us. edit »
Teddy: You can't go on like this, Matt. You hurt all the time now.
Hagen: You're just my stand in, Lupus. Nobody promoted you to nursemaid.
Teddy: That stuff makes your face like putty, Matt. It can't be good for you.
Hagen: It probably ain't good for me. But unless I only want to do horror pictures, it ain't bad for me either. edit »

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FamilyGuyFan507
member since: Dec 28, 2005
Feat of Clay (1)
The Bottom Line: "Well written"
Batman finds himself in a sty when he is going after an addicted/druggy Actor, in this dramatic episode. ...Continue »
02/01/08 08:23pm | report abuse
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Deo13
member since: Mar 20, 2004
Feat of Clay (1)
The Bottom Line: "Well written"
Bruce Wayne is accused of attacking an executive for Wayne Enterprises. Actor Matt Hagen uses one of Daggett's invention to fix his deformed face. ...Continue »
10/28/07 10:57pm | report abuse
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Darknight57
member since: Jun 11, 2005
Feat of Clay (1)
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
Great episode, while not as good as the conclusion , still a classic ...Continue »
03/28/06 01:47pm | report abuse