The plot behind Mark Millar and Steve McNiven's
Nemesis is definitely a fresh one. For once, the focus of the story will be on a supervillain without a superhero in sight. The main character, aptly named Nemesis, is the world's smartest, toughest and quite possibly richest costumed persona. He's also completely bat-shit crazy. He's basically a serial killer with a cape and cowl. The only thing standing between his sadistic tendencies and the general population are the police.
The comic series opens with Nemesis taking on Japan's top cop, and it doesn't far well for him. After systematically destroying the lives of every police chief in Asia, Nemesis turns his focus to Washington D.C.
Mark Millar has already confirmed that he is pursuing a
Nemesis feature film, but has yet to lock down a studio or director. With the success of his latest comic book adaptation
Kick-Ass all but guaranteed, it won't be long before he hits the ground running this this property.
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