History: (Leading Comics #2) - Yates was an employee at the Marine Laboratories, and created the criminal identity of Captain Bigg, a pirate who wore a fatsuit to make himself appear intimidating. The Black Star contacted notorious criminals Captain Bigg, Brain, Falseface, Hopper and Rattler, only communicating through pre-recorded movies reels, and provided them with a flawless plan to rob a bank. They posed as city workers, and broke a water main. The hydraulic pressure wrecked the bank's wall, and they robbed it, affording their escape by changing clothes and impersonating police officers. They collected another set of movie reels, and Black Star told them he was splitting them up for their crime wave. He assured them that if they followed his instructions to the letter they'd succeed, but if they failed he would track them down and have his vengeance. The hardened criminals all agreed that they were glad they didn't have to meet Black Star face to face, because he gave them the willies. The Seven Soldiers of Victory became interested in the case, and discovered the film detailing Black Star's plans. Captain Bigg went to Key West, and posed as the Santa Claus pirate. Bigg and his crew of pirates pursued and boarded ships, and then gave away fabulous riches. The American Avengers went into action, and boarded Bigg's ship, discovering an arsenal on board. They knew he was scheming, but Bigg managed to knock them out with a mast, and tied them to the swinging hammers of a buoy before sailing off. Stripesy used his brawn to free them, and after boarding Thomas Dolan's luxury yacht, and Bigg's next stop, they convinced Dolan to allow them to hide in his safe. Biggs finally made his play, being allowed to board and revealing his Santa act was a scam to surprise Dolan, who had two million in bonds on board. He opened the vault only to find the American Avengers inside, and with the benefit of surprise they defeated Bigg and his crew. The Kidd took out Big with one punch, deflating his fat suit and revealing his frail form. Black Star had planned for his henchmen to fail all along, and was pleased at Bigg's lack of success.