Terrific Whatzit

The Terrific Whatzit
The Terrific Whatzit (left) and his "conscience" (right). From Funny Stuff #6 (Fall 1945).
Art by Martin Naydel.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceFunny Stuff #1 (Summer 1944)
Created byMartin Naydel
In-story information
Alter egoMerton McSnurtle
Team affiliationsFlash Family
Legion of Super-Pets
Notable aliasesMcSnurtle the Turtle
AbilitiesSuper-speed
Super-strength
Flight
"Automatic conscience"

The Terrific Whatzit (real name Merton McSnurtle, also known as McSnurtle the Turtle) is a fictional superhero turtle appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. DC's first talking animal superhero, the Terrific Whatzit first appeared in Funny Stuff #1 (Summer 1944) and was created by writer-artist Martin Naydel.

Natasha Lyonne voices the character in the animated film DC League of Super-Pets (2022).