The Little Wise Guys first assited the Death Defying 'Devil in 1942 when he fought The Wizard, the leader of a German-American Cult. The four Wise Guys were Meatball, Peewee, Scarecrow and Jock. Meatball was killed during one of their adventures, and Curly, repenting for his former criminal dealings, joined the group. The Wise Guys assisted 'Devil until he joined the armed forces. The group stayed together for several years.