Michael argues that the Beefeater has a long heroic tradition, such as fighting alongside General Glory in World War II.

After donning the costume he decides to join Justice League Europe, however the JLE Embassy's security system saw him as a threat and attacks him.

When the embassy is attacked by Despero, Beefeater and the JLI Interpol liaison, Inspector Camus, bravely battle the alien conqueror, but are savagely beaten.

Due to Gold's previous superhero mistakes, including staging fights for personal glory, he was very unpopular and this was all Skeets could arrange.

[4] The Beefeater returns in the pages of Batman and Robin #7 as the Queen's Jailer, warden of Basement 101 Britain's main para-criminal detention facility.