Mr. Terrific

Creation & Design

Mr. Terrific was created by writer John Ostrander and artist Tom Mandrake, first appearing in the 1997 series 'Spectre'. He was designed to be a modern superhero with a focus on intelligence and technology.

Early Years

Michael Holt was a gifted athlete and scholar, but after a personal tragedy, he dedicated his life to fighting crime and injustice. He became Mr. Terrific, using his intellect and technology to combat evil.

Character Development

Over the years, Mr. Terrific has evolved from a lesser-known character to a prominent figure in the DC Universe, known for his intelligence and technological prowess. His character has been explored in various storylines, highlighting his struggles with personal loss and his commitment to justice.

Cultural Reception

Mr. Terrific has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for his intelligence and unique approach to heroism. He represents a different kind of superhero, one who relies on brains over brawn.

Character Details

Real Name:
Michael Holt
First Appearance:
Sensation Comics #1
Aliases:
Mr. Terrific, The World's Smartest Man
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice Society of America, Justice League, Checkmate
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Expert martial artist, Technological proficiency
Equipment:
T-Spheres, Advanced technology
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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1st cover, 2nd appearance and origin of Wonder Woman

1st appearance and origin of Mr. Terrific, Terry Sloane

1st appearance of Wildcat, Ted Grant

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1st appearance of Mr. Terrific in the Silver Age

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Death of Mr. Terrific

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1st appearance of the second Mr. Terrific, Michael Holt

🔮 DC Possibilities: James Gunn tweeted an image of Mr. Terrific and on another occasion, an image of The Terrifics leading to speculation the character or possibly the team will play a role in the live-action DCU

[July 2023 - Edi Gathegi will portray Mister Terrific]

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1st team appearance of the Terrifics: Mr. Terrific, Metamorpho, Plastic Man, Phantom Girl

[March 2023 - James Gunn shared an image of the Terrifics on Twitter without context as to why which leads to speculation they will be adapted in live-action / July 2023 - Metamorpho and Mr. Terrific confirmed for James Gunn's DC slate]

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