Batman: Gotham Knights #70
In "The Shape of Things to Come Part Three," Batman faces a chilling twist when he realizes Alfred has been infected by the Clayface virus and manipulated by Hush, turning the trusted butler into the prime suspect in a murder. With Alfred’s identity slipping between human and monster, Batman must unravel the truth before loyalty is lost forever. Written by A. J. Lieberman and illustrated by Al Barrionuevo, with inks by Bit, colors by Laurie Kronenberg, and letters by Rob Leigh, the issue’s cover by Claudio Castellini captures the tension in a haunting, distorted portrait of Alfred.
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Batman discovers that Alfred has been infected by the Clayface virus and has been partially under the control of Hush. Hush continues to work with Johnny Williams to isolate the Clayface gene in an attempt to give Hush Clayface powers. Alfred becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation.
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