Nemesis Kid

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Nemesis Kid
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Nemesis Kid as depicted in Who's Who in the DC Universe #16 (June 1986). Art by Curt Swan and Kyle Baker.
Publication information
Publisher DC Comics
First appearance Adventure Comics #346 (July 1966)
Created by Jim Shooter
In-story information
Alter egoHart Druiter
Species Metahuman
Place of originMyar (31st century)
Team affiliations Legion of Super-Heroes
Legion of Super-Villains
AbilitiesSpontaneously develops powers to defeat a single opponent

Nemesis Kid (Hart Druiter) is a supervillain in the DC Comics universe. He originates from the planet Myar in the 31st century and is an enemy of the Legion of Super-Heroes.

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Publication history

Nemesis Kid was created by Jim Shooter, and first appeared in Adventure Comics #346 (July 1966). [1]

Fictional character biography

In his first appearance, Hart Druiter applies for membership in the Legion of Super-Heroes alongside Princess Projectra, Karate Kid, and Ferro Lad. [2] He identifies himself as a native of the planet Myar and claims to derive his powers from a mystical potion that he created. [3] Druiter is later revealed to be a traitor who infiltrated the Legion of Super-Heroes on behalf of the Khunds. [4]

As Nemesis Kid, Druiter becomes a founding member of the Legion of Super-Villains under Tarik the Mute. [5] He leads the group in invading the planet Orando and engages Karate Kid in single combat. Karate Kid sacrifices himself to stop the Legion of Super-Villains' plans, dealing Nemesis Kid a final blow. Princess Projectra, Karate Kid's widow and the queen of Orando, kills Nemesis Kid by breaking his neck. [6] [7]

Years later, Mordru resurrects Nemesis Kid, among others, as part of a scheme to take over the universe. However, the two are defeated and Nemesis Kid's body incinerated. [8]

Nemesis Kid is resurrected following the "Threeboot" continuity reboot, where he is depicted as a member of the Wanderers, a superhero team founded by the United Planets. [9]

Powers and abilities

Nemesis Kid possesses the superhuman ability to spontaneously develop powers to defeat any opponent. Against more than one opponent, his powers either work against only one target, allow him to escape via teleportation, or fail entirely. Additionally, he has a passing knowledge of 30th-century technology, tactics, and strategy.

In other media

References

  1. ↑ Wells, John (2014). American Comic Book Chronicles: 1965-1969. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 110. ISBN   978-1605490557.
  2. ↑ Shooter, Jim  ( w ),Shooter, Jim ( p ), Moldoff, Sheldon  ( i )."One of Us Is a Traitor!" Adventure Comics ,vol. 1,no. 346(July 1966).DC Comics.
  3. ↑ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Manning, Matthew K.; McAvennie, Michael; Wallace, Daniel (2019). DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle. DK Publishing. p. 112. ISBN   978-1-4654-8578-6.
  4. ↑ Greenberger, Robert (May 14, 2019). DC Comics Super-Villains: 100 Greatest Moments: Highlights from the History of the World's Greatest Super-Villains. Chartwell Books. p. 172. ISBN   9780785836193.
  5. ↑ Shooter, Jim  ( w ),Shooter, Jim; Swan, Curt  ( p ), Abel, Jack  ( i )."School for Super-Villains!" Adventure Comics ,vol. 1,no. 372(September 1968).DC Comics.
  6. ↑ Levitz, Paul ; Giffen, Keith  ( w ), Lightle, Steve  ( p ),Mahlstedt, Larry ( i )."An Eye for an Eye, A Villain for a Hero"Legion of Super-Heroes,vol. 3,no. 5(December 1984).DC Comics.
  7. ↑ Misiroglu, Gina; Eury, Michael (August 6, 2006). The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood. Omnigraphics, Inc. p. 207. ISBN   9780780809772.
  8. ↑ Bierbaum, Tom ; Bierbaum, Mary  ( w ), Immonen, Stuart  ( p ),Boyd, Ron ( i ). Legion of Super-Heroes,vol. 4,no. 47(September 1993).DC Comics.
  9. ↑ Waid, Mark ; Bedard, Tony  ( w ), Kitson, Barry ; DeKraker, Adam ( p ),Stull, Rob; Ramos, Rodney ( i ). Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes,vol. 1,no. 22(November 2006).DC Comics.
  10. ↑ "Nemesis Kid Voice - Legion of Super-Heroes (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Archived from the original on April 20, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
  11. ↑ Perlmutter, David (May 4, 2018). The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p. 357. ISBN   9781538103739.
  12. ↑ "Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #18 - Failure to Communicate (Issue)". Comic Vine . Archived from the original on March 16, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
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