Nemesis Kid | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | Adventure Comics #346 (July 1966) |
Created by | Jim Shooter |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Hart Druiter |
Species | Metahuman |
Place of origin | Myar (31st century) |
Team affiliations | Legion of Super-Heroes Legion of Super-Villains |
Abilities | Spontaneously 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.
Nemesis Kid was created by Jim Shooter, and first appeared in Adventure Comics #346 (July 1966). [1]
In his first appearance, the Khunds send Hart Druiter to infiltrate the Legion of Super-Heroes. [2] [3] He applies to join the group, claiming to derive his powers from alchemical potions. [4] After being exposed, Nemesis Kid becomes a founding member of the Legion of Super-Villains before Princess Projectra kills him. [5] [6] [7]
Years later, Mordru resurrects Nemesis Kid, among others, as part of his scheme to take over the universe. However, he is defeated and his body is incinerated. [8]
In the "Threeboot" continuity reboot, Nemesis Kid is a member of Mekt Ranzz's Wanderers. [9]
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.
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