Swagman begins his career as a criminal in
Australia, often coming into conflict with the Dark Ranger of the
Batmen of All Nations. Sometime before the
Batman R.I.P. storyline, Swagman is recruited by the
Black Glove and joins the Club of Villains under the leadership of
Simon Hurt. Swagman takes part in Hurt's plan to drive
Batman insane. Hurt, who is aware of Batman's secret identity as Bruce Wayne, sends criminal Jezebel Jet to pose as a love interest for Bruce and weaken his mental state. The plan ultimately works and the Black Glove discovers the location of the
Batcave. The Batcave is compromised by members of the Club of Villains and Bruce Wayne has a mental breakdown. However, Bruce had created a back-up personality which he buried in the back of his mind in case a situation like this ever occurred. His back-up personality kicks in and Bruce Wayne becomes the
Batman of Zur-En-Arrh. Unaware that Batman is no longer incapacitated, the Club of Villains begin targeting Batman's allies. Swagman is tasked with taking down
Robin, but is unable to do so. The Batman of Zur-En-Arrh and members of the Club of Heroes track down the Club of Villains to their base. After a drawn out conflict, the Club of Villains are defeated and Batman returns to his former personality. ==Powers and abilities==