Nemesis Kid
| Nemesis Kid | |
|---|---|
 Nemesis Kid as depicted in Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of 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 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.
Publication history
[edit]Nemesis Kid was created by Jim Shooter, and first appeared in Adventure Comics #346 (July 1966).[1]
Fictional character biography
[edit]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]
Powers and abilities
[edit]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
[edit]- Nemesis Kid appears in Legion of Super Heroes, voiced by Keith Ferguson.[10][11] This version is a heroic member of the Science Police and the Legion of Super-Heroes who possesses the ability to nullify others' powers.
- Nemesis Kid appears in Legion of Super Heroes in the 31st Century #18.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Wells, John (2014). American Comic Book Chronicles: 1965-1969. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 110. ISBN 978-1605490557.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Adventure Comics #346 (July 1966)
- ^ 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.
- ^ Misiroglu, Gina; Eury, Michael (August 6, 2006). The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood. Omnigraphics, Inc. p. 207. ISBN 9780780809772.
- ^ Adventure Comics #372 (September 1968)
- ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 2) #4 - 5 (November - December 1984)
- ^ Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #47 (September 1993)
- ^ Supergirl and the Legion of Superheroes #22 (November 2006)
- ^ "Nemesis Kid Voice - Legion of Super-Heroes (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. 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.
- ^ Perlmutter, David (May 4, 2018). The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p. 357. ISBN 9781538103739.
- ^ "Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #18 - Failure to Communicate (Issue)". Comic Vine. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Nemesis Kid at the DC Universe guide
