Nemesis is the Goddess of Retribution in the Greek Pantheon, who enacts retribution on those who succumb to arrogance before the gods.[1]
History
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Godly Physiology
- Immortality: As an Old God worshipped by the ancient Greeks and Romans, Nemesis has lived for at least millennia.
- Infection: Nemesis's bite incites the desire for revenge.[2]
- Transformation: She can change her shape, such as changing the lower part of her body into a giant scorpion.[1]
Notes
- This character or object is an adaptation of Nemesis, a character or object in traditional stories. These include, but may not be limited to religious texts, myth, and/or folk lore. More information on the original can be found at Wikipedia.org.
- Nemesis was first adapted by J. Michael Straczynski, Phil Hester, Don Kramer and Jay Leisten, first appearing in Wonder Woman #611. However, in the Prime Earth continuity Nemesis first appeared as part of the New 52 DC Universe in Wonder Woman (Volume 5) #63 by G. Willow Wilson and Emanuela Lupacchino.
Related
- 3 Appearances of Nemesis (Prime Earth)
- 4 Images featuring Nemesis (Prime Earth)
- Quotations by or about Nemesis (Prime Earth)
- Character Gallery: Nemesis (Prime Earth)
Footnotes
Wonder Woman Villain(s)
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