Swagman (comics)

Swagman
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceBatman #676 (June 2008)
Created byGrant Morrison (writer)
Tony Daniel (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoUnknown
SpeciesHuman
Place of originEarth
Team affiliationsThe Black Glove
Club of Villains

The Swagman is a supervillain in comic books published by DC Comics.[1][2][3][4] He is primarily an enemy of Batman and the Dark Ranger.[5]

Fictional character biography

Swagman begins his career as a criminal in Australia, often coming into conflict with the Dark Ranger of the Batmen of All Nations.

In Batman R.I.P., Swagman joins the Black Glove and the Club of Villains, under the leadership of Simon Hurt.[6] The villains drive Batman insane, awakening his Zur-En-Arrh persona. After Batman and the Dark Ranger track the Club to their base, the latter defeats Swagman.[7]

Powers and abilities

Taking inspiration from famed Australian bushranger Ned Kelly, Swagman wields crude body armor and various weaponry, such as grenade launchers and swords.

Swagman as he appears in Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

In other media

Swagman makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "The Knights of Tomorrow!".[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Batman #681 Batman RIP Review -SPOILERS". Calliope's Realm.
  2. ^ "Scott's Classic Comics Corner: Ned Kelly's Impact on Western Comics". Comic Book Resources.
  3. ^ "Batman #681: Batman RIP Review". Comic Book Revolution.
  4. ^ "Fabian Nicieza on Picking Up 'Robin' Post-Dixon". Newsarama.
  5. ^ Batman #681
  6. ^ Batman #676 (June 2008)
  7. ^ Batman #677 - #681 (July - December 2008)
  8. ^ "The Knights of Tomorrow". Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Season 2. Episode 22. 19 November 2010. Cartoon Network.