Nemesis Kid

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
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 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

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

• 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 superpowers.
• Nemesis Kid appears in Legion of Super Heroes in the 31st Century #18.^[12]