The new threat in town was a crime lord know as Black Demon. No one knew if it was the man's last name or simply the color he was associated with. He was known for his cruelty. It was said that there was nothing he wouldn't do to get what he wanted. Rumors stated he and the Black Widow were associated by more than name even though she had never been known to be as cruel as the Demon. Some said that the widow had been targeting the Demon ever since she first appeared because of his cruelty.