Dark Nemesis | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | Teen Titans (vol. 2) #7 (April 1997) |
Created by | Dan Jurgens |
In-story information | |
Member(s) | Axis Blizard Carom Scorcher Vault |
Dark Nemesis is a supervillain team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Dark Nemesis first appeared in Teen Titans (vol. 2) #7 and was created by Dan Jurgens.
Dark Nemesis is a high-powered group who will work for anyone that will pay them. They first come in conflict with the Teen Titans when Veil hires them to test the Titans' abilities. After the battle, only Scorcher evades capture. [1]
Scorcher later orchestrates a prison break. During the breakout, Risk psychically connects with Scorcher and learns that she is a H'San Natall hybrid. [2]
The Dark Nemesis members later betray and kill Scorcher and frame Risk for her murder. However, the Titans find evidence to prove Risk's innocence. [3]
A mysterious boss later hires the Dark Nemesis to acquire a diet substance named Apex, during which a new Scorcher joins the team. [4]
In Infinite Crisis , Vault and Blizard join Alexander Luthor, Jr.'s Secret Society of Super Villains. [5] [6]
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