Nemesis Kid (Hart Druiter) is a <!--Do not add "fictional" as it is tautological; supervillains (and characters in general) are by definition implied to be fictionalized to some extent.-->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 introduced in the storyline "One of Us Is a Traitor", where he applied to join the Legion before being exposed as an infiltrator.

Publication history

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

Fictional character biography

In his first appearance, Hart Druiter applies to join the Legion of Super-Heroes, along with Princess Projectra, Karate Kid, and Ferro Lad. He identifies himself as a native of the planet Myar and claims to derive his powers from a mystical potion that he created. Druiter is later revealed to be a traitor who infiltrated the Legion of Super-Heroes on behalf of the Khunds. When his deception is revealed, Druiter attempts to frame Karate Kid as the traitor and flees after his plan fails.

Nemesis Kid later becomes a founding member of the Legion of Super-Villains under Tarik the Mute. He leads the Legion in invading the planet Orando and engages Karate Kid in single combat. Karate Kid sacrifices himself to stop the Legion's plans, dealing Nemesis Kid a final blow. Karate Kid's widow, Queen Projectra, attacks Nemesis Kid and kills him by breaking his neck.

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

Powers and abilities

Nemesis Kid possesses the superhuman ability to spontaneously develop the powers appropriate to defeat any opponent for the duration of the battle, with no defined limit. Against more than one opponent, his powers either work against only one target, allow him to escape via teleportation, or fail to work at all. Additionally, he has a passing knowledge of 30th-century technology, tactics, and strategy.

In other media

  • Nemesis Kid appears in Legion of Super Heroes, voiced by Keith Ferguson. This version is a member of the Science Police and the Legion of Super-Heroes who possesses the ability to nullify superpowers.
  • Nemesis Kid appears in Legion of Super Heroes in the 31st Century #18.

References

  • Nemesis Kid at the DC Comics wiki
  • Nemesis Kid at the DC Universe guide