Saki (The Clay Camel)
Saki aka The Clay Camel | |
First appearance: | Saki, the Clay Camel" |
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Created by: | Lee Falk and Phil Davis |
"Saki" aka "The Clay Camel" is a character from the Mandrake the Magician comic strip that first appeared in "Saki, the Clay Camel".
Fictional Character Biography
The Clay Camel, real name Saki, is a master of disguises. He is able to mimic anyone and change his appearance in seconds. His name comes from the symbol he leaves at the scenes of his crimes, a small camel made of clay.
Family
The Brass Monkey are the daughter of Clay. He also have an aunt, Aggie the truck driver.
Notable appearances
Title | Writer | Artist | Comments |
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"Saki, the Clay Camel" | Falk | Davis | first appearance |
"The Return of the Clay Camel" | Falk | Davis | |
"Return of the Clay Camel" | Falk | Davis | |
"The Brass Monkey" | Falk | Davis | His daughter |
"The Clay Camel (plus Women's Lib!)" | Falk | Fredericks | Prisoner 39013 |
"Return of the Clay Camel...and Others" | Falk | Fredericks | |
"Clay Camel and the Ganglords" | Falk | Fredericks | real name Oswald ! |
"Return of the Clay Camel" | Fredericks | Fredericks |
Behind the scenes
Among Mandrake's archenemy the Clay Camel is the one most similar to himself. They both have their starting point from the stage. Mandrake uses illusion as a magician in his fight against crime and to escape a predicament. While the Clay Camel uses illusion as a master of quick perfect disguise in his crimes and to escape a predicament.
Characters | |
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Supporting |
Mandrake the Magician • Chief Bradley • Hojo • Jed • Karma • Lothar • Magnon • Narda • Theron |
Villains |
Aleena • Derek • Luciphor aka The Cobra • The Mole • The Octon • Saki aka The Clay Camel |