[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.

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!".