Brilliant young inventor Michael Holt’s life was destined for greatness…yet everything screeched to a halt when his wife Paula and unborn sonwere killed in a car accident. The Holts once shared ambitious dreamsof using their technology to help others, but after the tragedy, Michaelretreats from society and sells Holt Industries to mysterious and craventech billionaire Athena Prescott. The domino effect of Michael’s actions setoff an explosive chain of events that take a not-so-ordinary man from thedepths of despair to the heights of heroism!Meanwhile, in the present day, Mr. Terrific continues his research intowhat became of Darkseid af more
Mr. Terrific: Year One #1 delivers a powerful and grounded look at Michael Holt's early days, blending grief, genius, and growing tension in a story that respects the character's legacy while setting up something fresh for his origin. Al Letson's script pairs beautifully with intense art from Valentine De Landro that highlights the emotional weight of Holt's journey, and the hints of future tech and new threats make this a compelling first chapter for longtime fans and new readers alike to witness the rise of an excellent character in the DCU. Read Full Review
Mr. Terrific Year One #1 is a strong and promising start to what could be a significant addition to the DC Universe. Al Letson, Edwin Galmon, and Valentine De Landro have crafted a compelling story with striking visuals, offering a nuanced exploration of a hero's emergence. This is a must-read for fans looking for a superhero story with intelligence, social relevance, and genuine artistic flair. Read Full Review
This first issue has a lot of strong moments, even if the ending does rely on a trope that's all too common in superhero comics. But I'm particularly interested in it because it looks to be one of the most honest portrayals of depression and grief in a superhero comic. Very impressive start by the creative team. Read Full Review
Admittedly I have never been overly familiar with Mr. Terrific as I have only read him in Justice League issues. The team on this run has me interested in the opening issue of this new run in the All-In series as Michael's story is heavy and important. If you're looking for a great diving-in point for Mr. Terrific, especially before his debut in the new DC Universe with Superman, then this is the issue for you! Read Full Review
Mr. Terrific: Year One #1 is a solid start to the series. For those that are fans of Mr. Terrific, it expands on his origin and for those that are new, it's easy to dive in. The team has delivered some depth to the character with a good focus on Holt's emotional state and where he's at in his life. This isn't the story of a hero learning the ropes, this is a broken man learning to climb out of depression and becoming a hero. Read Full Review
As a fan of Mr. Terrific, Mr. Terrific: Year One #1 is a comic I am rooting for. The story of Michael Holt's past and journey to becoming a hero is intriguing. So far so good on those points. The elephant in the room is how great a role Darkseid and the events of the All In Special will play. Right now, it's a sign of trouble, but we have to give Al Letson room to tell his story before judging it. Read Full Review
Please fix the metric so that "no rating yet" isn't recorded as a zero.
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