 He is recruited by a mysterious man called "Alfie" to become a costumed hero in the new team of adventurers called the Crusaders, alongside Dyna-Mite, Ghost Girl, Thunderfist, Captain Wings, and Tommy Lightning.The team eventually learns that Alfie is a German agent, but not before he has manipulated them into fighting the Allied super-team the Invaders.Upon learning how they had been duped, all the Crusaders but Naslund left costumed adventuring.