DR. NEMESIS
Real Name: James Nicola Bradley
First Appearance: Lightning Comics (Vol. 1) #6, April 1942; Invaders (Vol. 2) #1, May 1993 (As Dr. Death); The Uncanny X-Men (Vol. 1) #504, January 2009 (As Dr. Nemesis)
Powers: Dr. Nemesis is a mutant possessing what he himself has described as a “self-evolving intellect”, which greatly implies that he possesses superhuman intelligence, increasing his natural data storage, compiling and retrieval abilities. His intellect may work independently of his conscious mind, intuitively performing genius-level calculations and deductions without his direct guidance. His mind intuitively gains an understanding of ideas and concepts he focuses on, building upon his existing knowledge and creating a larger "knowledge base" that he can draw upon in the future. At present, his power has had over 100 years of mental growth, however, so how his mind functioned in the early days of his mutation when his "knowledge base" was still maturing is unknown.
Dr. Nemesis has undergone several genetic enhancements using bio-chemical modifications of his own design. He possesses a substantially retarded aging process (he is well past his centennial) and increased immune system. His eyes have been specially-improved to possess long-range pinpoint vision. He can track moving objects over a great distance and target them with exceptional accuracy. He can also see in various spectra of light beyond human ability, giving him a form of x-ray vision. He can selectively illuminate these spectra, shifting his visual range to meet the needs of a situation. Dr. Nemesis typically carries pneumatic dart guns which fire syringes over considerable distance. They are often filled with a tranquilizing solution, although he can easily adjust the mixture. He has also self-evolved his inner ears during his 20s, giving him immunity to disorientation and nausea.
James Bradley holds an M.D. and is extensively taught in robotics and biochemistry. His mutant superhuman intellect has allowed him to master virtually all forms of medical and scientific disciplines.
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One of the first known mutants born in the modern era, James Nicola Bradley was born December 1st, 1906. It was his present-day adult self who delivered him. His mother died giving birth to him while his father died before his birth in an accident, so James was raised by his grandparents.
He is the uncredited co-creator of the original Human Torch. Phineas Horton didn't listen to Bradley about the oxygen-flame flaw and took credit for the Torch's creation, leading to an end to their partnership.
If Dr. Gregory House could attribute his genius intellect and acerbic wit to a mutant gene, he'd be Dr. Nemesis.
Regarding his first appearance, Lightning Comics was one of many titles published by Ace Magazines during the 1940’s and 50’s, and was NOT affiliated with Marvel Comics. The company went out of business in 1956 and all the characters that had been created remained unused for decades and eventually entered the public domain. Marvel picked up Doctor Nemesis for the 1993 Invaders series and used his likeness and character traits for their own version, although they did initially change his codename.
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