Nemesis Kid (Hart Druiter) is a supervillain and former antihero in the DC Comics universe. He lives in the future, comes from the planet Myar, and is an enemy of the Legion of Super-Heroes.
| Nemesis Kid | |
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 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 |
Publication history
editNemesis Kid was created by Jim Shooter, and first appeared in Adventure Comics #346 (July 1966).[1]
Fictional character biography
editIn his first appearance, the Khunds send Hart Druiter to infiltrate the Legion of Super-Heroes.[2] He applies to join the group, claiming to derive his powers from alchemical potions.[3] After being exposed, Nemesis Kid becomes a founding member of the Legion of Super-Villains before Princess Projectra kills him.[4][5][6]
Years later, Mordru resurrects Nemesis Kid, among others, as part of his scheme to take over the universe. However, Nemesis Kid is defeated and his body is incinerated.[4][6][7]
In the "Threeboot" continuity reboot, Nemesis Kid appears as a member of Mekt Ranzz's Wanderers.[8]
Powers and abilities
editNemesis 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.[9] 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.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Wells, John (2014). American Comic Book Chronicles: 1965-1969. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 110. ISBN 978-1605490557.
- ^ Adventure Comics, no. 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.
- ^ a b Adventure Comics, no. 372 (September 1968).
- ^ Paul Levitz; Keith Giffen (w), Keith Giffen; Steve Lightle (p), Larry Mahlstedt (i). "Lest Villainy Triumph" Legion of Super-Heroes, vol. 2, no. 4 (Nov 1984). DC Comics.
- ^ a b Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen (w), Steve Lightle (p), Larry Mahlstedt (i). "An Eye for an Eye; a Villain for a Hero!" Legion of Super-Heroes, vol. 2, no. 5 (Dec 1984). DC Comics.
- ^ Tom Bierbaum; Mary Bierbaum (w), Stuart Immonen (p), Ron Boyd (i). "Last Rites" Legion of Super-Heroes, vol. 3, no. 47 (Sep 1993). DC Comics.
- ^ Mark Waid; Tony Bedard (w), Adam DeKraker; Barry Kitson (layouts) (p), Rob Stull; Rodney Ramos (i). Supergirl and the Legion of Superheroes, no. 22 (Nov 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.
- ^ "Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #18 - Failure to Communicate (Issue)". Comic Vine. Retrieved September 18, 2023.