Drew was an early 20th Century consulting detective based very much off Sherlock Holmes who operated out of in Opal City. Whilst investigating a rash of disappearances, Drew was captured by the "poster demon" and held in Hell for more than a century. Finally released by the heroic actions of Matt O'Dare, The Shade and Jack Knight, Drew returned to modern day Opal City to continue his life. At first, Drew was unsure he would be able to continue working as a consulting detective, but eventually he settled into a new life. He formed a good working relationship with Ralph Dibny, and was instrumental in saving the city during Nash's second crime spree.