 At one point during his career, the Black Owl fought alongside The Green Lama, Yank & Doodle, and several other heroes to defeat Frankenstein's monster.Finally, after more than three years of crimefighting, Danville decided to do something even more meaningful with his life; he joined the army and fought in World War II.Before leaving, he passed on the costume and identity of the Black Owl to Walt Walters.