Nemesis

Few characters capture the shadowy, morally complex spirit of DC's Copper Age quite like Nemesis, who stepped onto the page in 1986's Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe and carved out a niche in some of the publisher's most compelling ensemble corners. With appearances spread across Suicide Squad, Secret Origins, and Justice League International, this is a character who thrives in the company of heavy hitters — sharing adventures with the likes of Tom Tresser, Nightshade, Eve Eden, and the formidable Bronze Tiger. That Suicide Squad connection alone places Nemesis at the heart of one of DC's most celebrated and morally ambiguous team books of the era. Spanning over three decades in the catalog, Nemesis is a rewarding discovery for any collector drawn to the grittier, more operatic side of the DC Universe.