Mr. Terrific's Origin is Darker Than You Think (DC's 3rd Smartest Hero)
4,168Before he joins the DCU in James Gunn’s Superman, we’re diving into the powerful — and surprisingly tragic — origin of Mr. Terrific, the third smartest man in the DC Universe.
In this breakdown, we explore how Michael Holt went from scientist on the brink to street-level legend, how the Spectre guided him toward his heroic destiny, and how the legacy of the original Mr. Terrific, Terry Sloane, plays a key role in shaping him.
This story blends deep grief, cosmic horror, and redemption — all wrapped in one of the most underrated origin stories in comics.
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