Mister Terrific (real name Michael Holt) is a brilliant inventor, tactician and combatant who uses his skills to act as field leader of the Justice Gang. In his civilian identity, he is the head of Holt Industries.
History
Superhero career
Michael Holt as Mister Terrific
Michael Holt grew up as a highly gifted genius and as an adult, became a brilliant inventor who founded his own scientific company, Holt Industries, serving as its CEO.[3] Eventually, Michael fell in love and married a woman who died in a tragic car accident, an event that left him devastated. Despite the loss, he decided to become a superhero using his technology, adopting the name "Mister Terrific."[1] He also designed various weapons such as T-Spheres and his personal vehicle, the T-Craft.[3]
Working with the "Justice Gang"
During his renowned vigilante activities, Michael met LordTech CEO and renowned billionaire Maxwell Lord, who offered him a place on his company-funded superhero team, an offer he accepted. Upon joining the team, unofficially dubbed the "Justice Gang" by the arrogant and self-proclaimed leader Green Lantern, real name Guy Gardner, Mister Terrific undertook numerous missions with them as they were based in the Hall of Justice in Metropolis, Delaware, to protect the city. Over time, the team became steadily allied with the noble and friendly Kryptonian superhero Superman, with whom Mister Terrific formed a close friendship before the hero confided in the team his true identity as Daily Planet reporter Clark Kent.[2] Occasionally, Superman was aided by the Justice Gang in combating dangerous threats such as the cybernetic assassin Metallo.[3]
Superman Controversy
In 2025, a kaiju terrorized Metropolis in a vicious attack, with Superman attempting to keep it at bay while protecting civilians until the Justice Gang intervened and killed the monster under the guidance of Mister Terrific. Despite the victory, the team witnessed an interview with LuthorCorp's brilliant CEO, Lex Luthor, who explained Superman's mission to conquer Earth through the remaining portion of his Kryptonian parents' message. The revelation caused a conflict between Superman and the Justice Gang, with the team believing the missing portion, translated by Luthor, to be true.[2]
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Powers and Abilities
Abilities
Paraphernalia
Equipment
Transportation
- T-Craft[3]
Notes
- This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the DC Universe and is an adaptation of Mister Terrific (Michael Holt). The original character was created by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake and first appeared in Spectre (Volume 3) #54.
- Mister Terrific is portrayed by Edi Gathegi.
Recommended Media
Related
- 4 Appearances of Michael Holt (DCU)
- 6 Images featuring Michael Holt (DCU)
- 2 Quotations by or about Michael Holt (DCU)
- Character Gallery: Michael Holt (DCU)
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