A Henchman is an underling of a more powerful criminal mastermind or super-villain. Henchmen are typically dim-witted individuals with poor fighting skills, though most will arm themselves with conventional weaponry such as a gun or a knife. In the crime noir era, a sap was a popular weapon of choice for many henchmen. In recent years, the term has bred a neologism known as "Hench", which is an acting verb used to describe the actions of a Henchman. Henchmen were frequently seen in old Western television programs such as The Lone Ranger. They are most frequently found however in superhero fantasy shows and action dramas such as Batman, The Green Hornet, The A-Team, Simon & Simon, etc.