| Swagman | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Batman #676 (June 2008) |
| Created by | Grant Morrison (writer) Tony Daniel (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Unknown |
| Species | Human |
| Place of origin | Earth |
| Team affiliations | 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]
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]
Taking inspiration from famed Australian bushranger Ned Kelly, Swagman wields crude body armor and various weaponry, such as grenade launchers and swords.
Swagman makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "The Knights of Tomorrow!". [8]
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