Swagman (comics) explained

Character Name:	Swagman
Publisher:	DC Comics
Debut:	Batman #676 (June 2008)
Creators:	Grant Morrison (writer) Tony Daniel (artist)
Alter Ego:	Unknown
Species:	Human
Homeworld:	Earth
Alliances:	The 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.

In other media

Swagman makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the episode "The Knights of Tomorrow!".^[8]

See also

• Batmen of All Nations
• List of Batman family adversaries
• Batman R.I.P.
• Batman Incorporated

External links

• Swagman (New Earth) at DC Wiki
• Swagman at Comic Vine

Notes and References

1. Web site: Batman #681 Batman RIP Review -SPOILERS. Calliope's Realm.
2. Web site: Scott's Classic Comics Corner: Ned Kelly's Impact on Western Comics. Comic Book Resources.
3. Web site: Batman #681: Batman RIP Review. Comic Book Revolution.
4. Web site: 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 . 19 November 2010 . Cartoon Network . 2 . 22 .