Detective Comics #496 1980

Detective Comics #496, published by DC in November 1980, features the story 'Murder on the Mystery Ship!' The original Clayface, Basil Karlo, escapes an asylum, enraged at being excluded from a film exposition. He targets a luxury ship, leading to a confrontation with Batman. A notable moment occurs when a young man murders Karlo and assumes the Clayface identity, marking the first appearance of John Carlinger as Clayface. This issue also includes a Batgirl backup story, 'Stealer of Souls!'