Nemesis by Mark Millar (2010) - Comic Story Explained

Full Comic Story and Review/Recap for Nemesis. The writer and artist behind Civil War and Old Man Logan return with a tale of one man with a plan for vengeance! Who is Nemesis? He is a son of privilege, an inheritor of billions from his deceased parents. He owns a fleet of the finest cars, a hangar full of planes and countless technological gadgets at his command. Donning a mask and long flowing cape, he's a man in white fighting relentlessly for a cause he believes in. But if you're thinking Mark Millar and Steve McNiven are telling a story you've already heard before, think again: You'll know you've got something completely different by the turn of the first page. Nemesis tracks the violent fantasies come to life of the villain to top all villains in an in-your-face, unapologetic tour-de-force of action, ultraviolence and over-the-top humor Millar (Kick-Ass, Wanted) and McNiven (Civil War) style!
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Writer: Mark Millar
Artist: Steve McNiven
=== TIMESTAMPS ===
0:00 - Intro
2:06 - Issue 1 - Makes Kick-Ass Look Like S***
10:38 - Issue 2 - Crime Is Awesome And So Am I
18:39 - Issue 3 - That All You Got?
27:22 - Issue 4 - Shoot Straight ***hole
40:17 - Final Thoughts
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#Nemesis #Comic

[@dannymalt]

Watch my coverage of the sequel/reboot that came out in 2023, Nemesis: Reloaded: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZyvfYKXe62jaqM

[@marciawilliams2499]

Hey @dannymalt you are the most sensitive person i have every seen and heard. My rating is 9/10.

[@hatefulgaming1800]

Jesus Christ I thought Billy Butcher had plot armour but Nemesis has him blown out of the water.

[@damianstarks3338]

🤣😂 facts man facts.

[@bbizzle6901]

I think the fact that a company is behind it actually makes the most sense. If everything was planned 10 years ago, how likely is it that a singular person is behind Everything. It makes sense that you need hundreds of people, all working together to achieve the feats displayed in the comic

[@pyrolee17]

Ah I love that Millars work has a timeline. It progressively gets more well written and less edgy as time goes on. Nemesis is fascinating but empty, the concept is neat. heck It even inspired my writings as some characters in my super hero story describe themselves as premium henchmen for hire.

[@Sam-ep2yo]

"Super hero story"? You mean to tell me there's an undiscovered future franchise _right here_ in this comment section?? Don't sell out, man! Not to Marvel, not Millar-verse, not to anyone! You have a chance to make comics awesome again

[@Brother-Martell]

Are these writings available to read anywhere?

[@axeljones8456]

What is this superhero story you speak of?

[@damianstarks3338]

This comic is batshit insane and I am here for it.

[@jonjonboi3701]

Wanted is more edgy than nemesis

[@HowlBunny]

Just here to appreciate the editing choices for the “lights turning off”. I love little visual things like that. It’s crazy how far your editing has come!!

[@jr_xtreme8940]

Nemesis feels like a criticism/parody of common Batman tropes

[@bobydigital2450]

More of a parody

[@CNNBlackmailSupport]

It's neither. It's a thin veneer for current events. Notice how Nemesis releases all the prisoners, the three secrets of the cop were all things a conservative wouldn't celebrate... Nemesis wears all white everything, his family used to hunt runaway teens, etc... It's about the lowest effort possible social commentary by a British guy who hates American culture despite catering to it for decades.

[@Dru2037]

@@CNNBlackmailSupport What video did you watch? 🤔

[@CNNBlackmailSupport]

@@Dru2037 What part of that do you think didn't happen?

[@TheThejack521]

Isn't this kind of the premise of the Batman the designer story? Guy makes the perfect crime plans so good that the plans still work like a decade after the Joker killed and supplanted him for planing to kill Batman

[@SexyLilSeaOtter]

IMO I’m in agreement with you Danny, this was a dud of a comic and I was really surprised to see you were reading it this week. Either way thanks for doing another reading Danny!

[@dannymalt]

I think even tho it’s bad, maybe even his worst book, it’s really interesting to explore the craziness of it. Although I wanted to make sure to set everyone’s expectations in my introduction, that there is a good chance a lot of people will hate it.

[@ginofrancejr555]

Love Nemesis. Only Millar can do a twisted Batman story

[@randombsgo4367]

Alex Kirby (Jackie Shoes) thats one clever way to insert Jack Kirby

[@hatefulgaming1800]

This honestly feels like the abridged version of a much longer story.

[@hawtam8125]

This was actually much better than a lot of other comics, I really enjoyed it

[@KimNguyen-zm7gi]

So far out story . Twisted ending. I agree with you about the ending. Remembering this story long ago and was not at all interested in it. But very entertaining but left you saying bs on the impossible situation he’s in.

[@greenentertainment3428]

I thought Garth ennis was the only guy who does edgy for the sake of it

[@joshuagraham2843]

or warren ellis?

[@vanillabatcave5677]

Honestly besides the bro and sis stuff the comic keeps itself level with the edge

[@MATYBFJL]

GREAT STORY TO COVER dESPITE THE FACT PRODIGY I VOTED FOR....... I WOULD LOVE TO SEE PRODIGY IN NEXT WEEK..... BUT U TOOK A RIGHT DECISION TO COVER THIS TODAY DESPITE PRODIGY GETTING MORE VOTES........

[@user-yv6ld5qb7s]

If they ever do an animated project that has nemesis in it I think nemesis should be played by the lego batman voice actor Will Arnett

[@SeanHummer]

love your content, and I totally agree with your assessment of the twist

[@chriskiesel5360]

I MUST CONFESS DANNY, THE MUSIC U USED ON THE BACKDROP FROM START MADE ME CRY TEARS OF JOY....... I LOVE IT... GREAT WORK CHIEF

[@milomeredith1821]

You are by far my favourite KZbin channel thank you for all of the high quality content, would love to hear you do brat pack one day

[@ridiculous5322]

Maan, the ending was really something else😃

[@mikecarmona6380]

Loved the story the twist was the best thing.it made the story fell fresh not the same old plot line.dont forget it's a comic story have fun with it.

[@killabot0sixiud]

I agreed there are several aspects that feel like “a bit much” in Nemesis, but I’ve always wanted a sequel to touch on some of the more unbelievable aspects, are the “made villains” psychically altered? What’s their training like? How much of what they do is already mapped out for them?

[@Sam-ep2yo]

Hooo boy. Well, thanks for covering this one, Danny - it's not quite my cup of tea, but your narrative style makes it entertaining. Bring on latter-day Millar!

[@NeoTriggerX]

Very stupid ending lmao, I was laughing so hard 😂

[@ethanbrennan9262]

Been here sincs invincible keep up the great work danny

[@OscarHernandez-zt2cz]

Bro I love your video so much never stop pls

[@misha7829]

Yoo when you're done with this Millar binge maybe you could cover Luther Strode? It's such an underrated book, it would make for super entertaining videos! It also has some of the coolest illustrations ever Tradd Moore

[@dannymalt]

I’ve had so many people mention that book, I have some other things planned first, but I think I will commit to doing it in 2022.

[@HeyVagabondMusic]

@@dannymalt I've gotta say, I really enjoy your channel. You take the time to interact with your viewers/fans, and come across as genuine & earnest. I started watching your breakdowns as a fresh way to revisit the same books I've already read and re-read countless times. As I've followed you, it's been a joy to see you filling in the same "blind spots" that I once shared. I have no idea what this^^ dude's recommendation is, but I'm going to be here to watch and find out. Through 2022 and beyond! Thank you for the dedication put into these videos. One final thing, I love the backing music. You always get the tone & atmosphere juuuuuust right. It enhances the story & narration, and it never overshadows.

[@damejohn25]

Luther Strode is good..very violent for sure lol

[@misha7829]

@@dannymalt 🐐

[@AnthonyTobi333]

I'm surprised a studio hasn't bought the rights to Luther strode by now. .

[@bgNinjaart]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Danny Malt has a gift

[@LionXAnimations]

I love it. It's a bit different but that's what I like about it. A different twist to the superhero genre. Like the Unbreakable, Split and Glass series

[@yosavior4263]

Your so underrated man. I appreciate the videos you do keep up the good work mam.

[@theb.e.m.pool77show]

I dare someone to make a movie of this guy. It’ll be gnarly af.

[@nigelboakye1492]

LOOOOOL your review at the end is sokoto funny 😄 😆 🤣 😂

[@bobbyleopard5837]

Thanks Danny!!!

[@blackradio9]

Finally somebody not mispronouncing it 'Mill-AR'

[@changvasejarik62]

I have a lot of issues with Millard’s work but stuff like red son and the president scene. Just great really.

[@edgara3213]

I feel the need to request this every few months but I’d love if you could to the comic Animosity where animals gain human level intelligence. No rush but hope you can get to it someday; love your channel! Keep up the good work and thanks for all you’ve done man. Won’t ever forget your invincible series

[@ziggygunz2447]

Upon review I HIGHLY second this request!! I'd love for you to cover this comic, I did a cursory search and you would be the only one doing an indepth look at it

[@edgara3213]

@@ziggygunz2447 thanks so much yea I’ve only ever even seen the intro to the comic as an audio drama and if I’d want a KZbinr to cover it I think Danny would definitely do it justice.

[@ziggygunz2447]

@@edgara3213 awesome yeah after reading a short description of the series it sounds interesting and having watched a few of Danny's vids I feel like he could really make it fun and interesting

[@muhacnt7988]

Your nsrration is nice and your channel is very underrated

[@SARVANIME]

Really like the hole story love it

[@ringypingy]

You’re the best for giving a real opinion man.

[@12380738]

Kick ass, nemesis, supeirior and american jesus apparently take place in the same world my guess is he sees the future from a deal with a demon

[@dosser12]

love your content i watch every sunday. I enjoyed the story was a bit farfetched but fun.

[@Halo1783]

Danny is back!!!! Awesome

[@jasonfields7058]

I remember seeing the cover for this a LONG time ago but i never picked up the book or got a taste of what it was about.

[@quantumstress6583]

Dude I think your sent from heaven. Keep up the fucking good work.

[@michaelybarra3967]

This gives baki: death row inmates arc vibes

[@DazzlingMrScratch]

Yeah this is by far my least favorite Millarworld title. It’s a shame this story is the one Millar got Steve McNiven to draw. Nemesis just doesn’t deserve art that amazing.

[@alexpeters3328]

Maybe too many twists, but the worst?

[@powerbad696]

The plot was convoluted.Kidnapping the president??? HUH!!! Holding him hostage for that amount of time??!! WOW.No one can find him??? I totally agree with the killing of a 100 people without super-powers,I thought he'd release the prisoners to help him fight.You know,the trope used in moves,especially-Fast&Furious 8.This guy is supposed to be a bored,rich guy?? I liked the artwork tho.Good job on the review Danny,keep'em coming.

[@YungDotBLK]

keep it up danny !!!!!

[@pinkblue-]

Guts didn't have super powers and killed 100 men, one of the best moments on the manga

[@sh1tdrjaysays841]

Danny, you rock fam!!!

[@jonathanshihadeh]

Great review

[@JP-hh3mt]

I'm all for an evil Batman, but there are too many plot conveniences. I'm not saying Batman doesn't have a ton of plot armor (utility belt shenanigans), but Nemesis is evil without cause. There's no depth to his character. Even if he's a sociopath or a psychopath there's no inciting incident to cause his evil actions. Even if he's a unique blend of Batman and the Joker, he lacks the Joker's charisma. What I will say is this is the first villain I've seen that's the main character but isn't likable at all. Nothing he does illicits any kind of empathy from the reader - unlike Walter White, Tony Soprano, Darth Vader, (formerly) Magneto, or Dr. Doom.

[@edwardribeiro]

That plot twist is ridiculous. Ten years ago? LOL...

[@tahjshaunbrooks6722]

lol...this comic was not as bad as I thought. This was hilarious and very interesting.

[@mr.a8351]

Awesome video! Maybe you could do the original Hellblazer comics? Or the Alan Moore Swamp Thing run? Or Fables? Or the Animal Man comics by Grant Morrison? Or the original Static run? Or Doom Patrol also by Grant Morrison? Or Astro City?

[@Waywardpine]

Hell yes Constantine is my favourite

[@pyrolee17]

Fables will be one for after a sub count threshold has been met. I'm thinking 50 k and beyond , that way youtube will lay off

[@dannymalt]

Of all those Fables is the one I most love. I definitely want to cover it, the whole thing is like 20+ volumes, which is why I am putting it off tho. But I might cover it up to the end of the Adversary arc, which is I think halfway.

[@mr.a8351]

@@dannymalt That is one my favorite arcs too.

[@LoganDX1990]

@@dannymalt fables is my favorite graphic novel of all time. you defintely should cover it Also you should consider transmetroplitan as well

[@KobaniacMinded]

Ig I'm just lame because unlike everyone else I like these crazy stories lol

[@idlebruh4001]

how yall feel about nemesis, i feel about batman books. 30 languages, every martial arts style and discipline, computer science, forensics, strategy, etc etc etc all weilded by a rich guy. can use any and all weapons, pilot/drive any and all vehichles, operate any and all devices better than world-class pros and plan everything too far ahead to ever lose. its just as goofy as this story.

[@samolociaz]

my fav comic

[@studburna]

To me the ending makes sense if you imagine it like this... the real "nemesis" and head of the "Company" is Walter Sampson aka. Brain Wave!!!; brother of The Utopian. Brainwave actually became a bad guy in Jupiter's Legacy... At the end of this comic, with his signature beard, he was at his favorite beach (where he brought Repro) relishing in his villainous achievement to destroy society and have the world controlled by super powered people (Magneto vibes). Who else can convince a normal person to believe they can become super villains and/or make people think they were acting 10 years prior... only Walter Sampson who can control minds and plant false memories. Great comic if you look at it that way.

[@yoyoyohomieyo0438]

The problem with this is that it takes place in the world of Wanted, and in that world all the heroes were erased, killed, or brainwashed to become actors

[@brucenatelee]

To love a villain so much entirely because of how much I hate him. WOW!

[@bryanlucas5824]

This guy has more gadgets than Batman!

[@jhogrute]

6:12 the epic return of "signapore"

[@dannymalt]

This predates my coverage of Irredeemable, so what you are seeing is me being consistent for years pronouncing it wrong before being called out immensely in Irredeemable. Lol

[@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118]

I 100% agree with your final thoughts.

[@benjaminboudreau2675]

I feel like this Mysterious Company that let's Rich People become SuperVillains was a neat idea but it could've been done better .

[@frostymix5682]

He isn’t just Batman who decided to devote his life into committing crime but if Batman was just a massive troll who’s just rich and bored

[@fustei666]

great job,great ending

[@alankohn6709]

Millar is great when he adapts someone else's working building on what they did his own stuff is bad fan fic with a mildly interesting concept. Wanted was like the movie a hour and half of my life I'm not getting back and this is more of the same.

[@PhflyDan1]

I have this Graphic novel. I thought it would be made into a film by now...

[@marlinavallejos2258]

😬😳Man this comic is sadistic bro! It's kinda scary that this was one of the most requested comics!😅 Kinda shows where peoples thoughts are? 😆

[@maribelringer2138]

I like this one.. Because the Storylines you are expecting .. Did not show it. Best Twist..Its like that book. Dangerous Game.. I will watch this if Millar adapt this in to a Cinematic universe like Kick-ass, Kingsman..👍👍

[@gyaniadmi2347]

Your narration was awsome, you are right some.it does not make sense. 1, Daghter getting impregnated and womb thing. 2, Killing Hundreds of Jail Guards. 3, Asian Waiters 0 year later. Apart thr above thing sthr story was very intriguing. I hope they make a movie of this Comic Boo.

[@irvingramirez2335]

You should do huck/ starlight next

[@dannymalt]

Starlight is this weekend. I’m debating moving on from Millar after it. So might have to do Huck and some of the others later. But I might keep going another few weeks.

[@irvingramirez2335]

@@dannymalt awesome 💯🔥 keep doing what your doing man always puts a smile on my face when I start the day with a new video 💪🏽

[@imjmar]

Hoping next week is Prodigy

[@leyenda6149]

Hey Danny. Sorry if this has already been covered, but any chance in bringing back Invincible & The Boys, with edits to whiteout the dialog ballons?

[@dannymalt]

The Boys is still up. I don’t know what to do about Invincible. I don’t want to put it up, then get a tons of copyright strikes because they are vindictive, and then lose my channel. But it hurts because I know how popular those Invincible videos would be, and my KZbin competition is covering right now no problem. It’s a tricky situation.

[@kingsrefuge]

9:05 Ok, I am just gunna pretend he has powers or I wont be able to get through this lol. 21:33 ok now your just being silly. 25:55 Ok who are the sick bastards who recommended this. I'm done. Jeez.....

[@dannymalt]

Did you really bail? You have to see the ending my man, it will really infuriate you. Lol.

[@johnwalsh4857]

it all ties in with Big Game. and Nemesis reloaded.

[@Cesly-mo3uf]

I like the ending. It's like Moriarty running a supervillian company.

[@turtleanton6539]

This story had an interesting premise but not a good execution like most Millar stuff.

[@GrowthRoad973]

That hyper specific letter lmao your crazy bro

[@yuckmouthooog8633]

I love this comic yes he has his bowels and don’t make sense moments this is the first comic book Ever that I voted for the villan He’s funny arrogant cocky this should be a Netflix original series you had me dying laughing I played this video over and over and over

[@AzadTheRebel]

love from india man been her for long man and great to see you continue even after that disaster

[@graysmith1618]

This was fun

[@nickcompton5981]

Yes there was a lot of shenanigans, and the landing on air force one with just his perfect white suit was a little stupid..but in lots of comics They make the police and government kinda irrelevant and very non-effective towards the villains hence having heroes to protect the people. But I do agree with you on alot. But it was still fun so thanks for the read.

[@toriwilliams500]

They need a movie of this

[@dannymalt]

Apparently a few scripts were written over the last 10 years, and it still might get made. Even in 2021 people were working on it. So it’s very possible.

[@frankenviews4069]

Come on, it's Bad Batman. Bad Superman has been done a thousand times. What's not to love from this Batman vs Gordon "what if"? In reality, Every Billionaire who has ever lived has turned out to be a horrible psychopathic monster. So this makes sense.

[@johnwalsh4857]

yah and they find out the head guy mastermind is Wesley Gibson, the main guy in his comic wanted.

[@EvyBoyK2]

To me nemesis is literally Thomas Wayne batman

[@ziggygunz2447]

I can only imagine based on how many times you had to say Nemesis the word must have lost all meaning by the end of recording lol

[@roddydonn2328]

I like the ending the company is interesting who cares about the mascot (nemesis) I would like to see the company more in-depth in other stories.

[@kntgaf]

wild

[@bradmillar282]

Invincible. Have you found out if you cam release yet?

[@marlinavallejos2258]

Great work again Danny thanks! But you were right I didn't really like the main character? I thought he looked cool and I really liked the style of the comic, edginess and all. But I just can't get behind a total badguy character like Nemesis! I was hoping for and it would have been so cool if he would've been a anti-hero. Something like Batman and Deadpool mixed together. Anywho, this comic and your work again is awesome. Great work and thanks! 😁👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AntonioPerez-wf2lf]

I think the anderson human hunting club was a different kind than the one we see at the end. The supervillain club had something to do with the A.H.H.C being destroyed. But hey, I just like bad things sooo...

[@Stitchlii]

Might actually work. I lost faith in Netflix back with Death Note. But reading it sounds like the process of hiring and so on has been handled differently

[@KoiNyle]

Should be handed to Amazon to make this better like they are doing the boys

[@divantethompson3924]

Irredeemable would be awesome as well

[@turtleanton6539]

Right 👍

[@BCoats]

Finally nemesis.

[@otaha1988]

I believe there's a character exactly like the character of Nemesis referenced and the ark on the asylum game

[@haruruben]

10:30 how is he doing this? Is he magical?

[@cliffwoodbury5319]

if the letter wasn't so pacific i'd love 2 red other stories in this franchise

[@chet_inator_gator]

Finally read this after hearing great things. Book lost me with Nemesis walking around outside of Air Force One haha. I kept reading and was entertained by the absurdity but did not like the work overall. I do love the elevator pitch/ initial concept though. Would be curious to see it adapted by a talented screenwriter who could re-write most of it for a film. I think it could still work as satire/commentary on the genre but not so farcical. Thanks for the video!

[@dannymalt]

If curious, Be sure to watch my Nemesis: Reloaded video, where Millar reboots Nemesis, it ties into his book Wanted book.

[@chet_inator_gator]

@@dannymalt cool thanks! But is Reloaded worth reading before watching your video? Or I guess did you you like Reloaded vs not being a fan of the original?

[@mannydel1]

Maybe do Millar’s 1985 and Wolverine: Enemy of the State?