Mister Terrific (character)
| Mister Terrific | |
|---|---|
Michael Holt and Terry Sloane, both versions of Mr. Terrific. Cover of JSA #70, art by Dave Gibbons | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Terry Sloane: Sensation Comics #1 (January 1942) Michael Holt: Spectre (vol. 3) #54 (June 1997) |
| Created by | Terry Sloane: Charles Reizenstein Hal Sharp Michael Holt: John Ostrander Tom Mandrake |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Terry Sloane Michael Holt |
| Team affiliations | Justice Society of America Justice League Checkmate All-Star Squadron Black Lantern Corps Terrifics |
Mister Terrific is the name of two superheroes in the DC Comics Universe.
The original Golden Age hero, Terry Sloane, was a millionaire with a photographic memory and athletic skills who became the superhero after rescuing a woman from suicide. He formed the "Fair Play Club" to combat juvenile delinquency and was a member of the Justice Society of America. He was killed in a 1979 story.
The second Mister Terrific debuted in 1997. Michael Holt was inspired by Sloane's story. Also highly skilled and intelligent, Holt invented the T-Sphere, a versatile device controlled by his mask and earpieces. He served in the Justice Society of America and had a short-lived standalone comic book series. The "Mister Terrific" concept was also adapted into other versions and storylines.
Edi Gathegi will play Michael Holt / Mister Terrific in the DC Universe (DCU) film Superman.