Mister Terrific (Michael Holt)
Michael Holt, also known as Mister Terrific, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Publication history
He was created by writer John Ostrander and artist Tom Mandrake, first appearing in Infinity Inc. #25 in 1985.
Fictional character biography
Michael Holt is a highly intelligent individual with degrees in engineering and physics. He becomes Mister Terrific after being inspired by the Golden Age hero, the original Mister Terrific (Terry Sloane). Holt is notable for his commitment to justice, his strong moral compass, and his belief in the potential of humanity.
Powers and abilities
He possesses a genius-level intellect, he is an expert in multiple martial arts, and in the use of advanced technology.
Traits and equipment
Holt wears a costume that features a T-suit with a T-sphere, which grants him various technological enhancements, including enhanced strength and agility, and advanced visual capabilities.
He is known for his "T-Spheres," which are floating devices that serve multiple functions, such as surveillance, communication, and combat support.
Role in the DC Universe
Mister Terrific is a member of the Justice Society of America (JSA) and has also been part of the Titans and other superhero teams. He is often characterized as a highly capable and intelligent hero, embodying the ideals of perseverance and heroism.
In other media
Holt has been adapted into media outside comics. Michael Beach, Hannibal Buress, and Kevin Michael Richardson, among others, have voiced the character in animated television series and films. Echo Kellum portrayed a version of the character renamed Curtis Holt in the CW Arrowverse series Arrow. Edi Gathegi played the character in the 2025 film Superman, set in the DC Universe (DCU).