Clyde
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Real Identity: Clyde
Appearances (Comics): The Death of Superman Chapter Eleven The Wake: Clyde
Powers: Survival Underwater
Voiced By: Not Applicable
After Superman used his freeze breath to stabilize a deep water oil platform, immobilize the giant squid attacking it, and prevent a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Aquaman detected a cry for help on the ice shelf. They found an octopus with two of his tentacles sliced off. Superman carefully used a little of his heat vision to warm the octopus up and named him Clyde. Aquaman made telepathic contact with Clyde and learned Ocean Master was the cause of the attack. He directed them to Ocean Master's last known location. Aquaman took advantage of Ocean Master's implusiveness and taunted him with Superman. Ocean Master fired a spell at Superman to transform him but Clyde suddenly swam in front and took the blast. He transformed into behemoth octopus and distracted Ocean Master long enough for Superman to grab the trident then Aquaman decked him.
Aquaman sent the remaining animals to the deep ocean then took Ocean Master to be imprisoned in Atlantis. Clyde chose to stay with Superman until he returned to normal. He lived in an aquarium at the Hall of Justice. After Superman's death, Aquaman heard Clyde's telepathic call for help amid the ruins of the Hall. Aquaman and Martian Manhunter found his aquarium under debris. Aquaman learned Clyde wanted to go back home. Aquaman honored his request and dove into the ocean with him.