With DC hero Mr. Terrific set to appear in this summer’s Superman movie, played by Edi Gathegi, it’s no surprise that DC is turning its attention to the long-running character once again with a new solo comic.
Mr. Terrific: Year One is a new six-issue limited series from writer Al Letson, artist Valentine De Landro (with additional art by Edwin Galmon), colorist Marissa Louise, and letterer Lucas Gattoni. Although some parts of the new series will take place in the present, the majority of the comic appears to turn the clock back to the beginning of Michael Holt’s career as a hero, and particularly his tragic origin story which will be « dramatically revisited and expanded, » according to DC.
« A genius-level inventor and Olympic champion, Michael Holt’s life was destined for greatness, » reads the official synopsis. « But that life came to a screeching halt when his wife, Paula, and unborn son were killed in a car accident. The Holts once shared ambitious dreams of using their technology to help others, but after the tragedy, Michael retreats from society, selling Holt Industries to mysterious and craven tech billionaire Athena Prescott. Surrendering his dream sets off an explosive chain of events, taking the exceptionally intelligent Holt from the depths of despair to the heights of heroism as Mr. Terrific. »
« Valentine and I are diving deep and telling the origin story of who Mr. Terrific is as a man, and as a super hero, » said Letson in a statement about the new comic. « I’ve loved Valentine’s work for years, and working on this series has been a dream. I can’t wait for fans to see what we’re cooking up. »
« Working with Al, Marissa, Edwin, and Lucas, as well as the DC editorial team, has been an absolute blast, » added artist Valentine De Landro. « I’m excited to contribute to Mr. Terrific’s story, a character I’ve enjoyed reading throughout the years. »
You can see covers for the first issue in the gallery above, including series artist Valentine De Landro’s main cover, plus variants from Ho Che Anderson, Doc Shaner, and Mitch Gerads.
Mr Terrific: Year One #1 is published by DC on May 28.
Trop bien!
THE SECRET ORIGIN OF SUMMER’S BREAKOUT SUPERHERO! Brilliant young inventor Michael Holt’s life was destined for greatness…yet everything screeched to a halt when his wife Paula and unborn son were killed in a car accident. The Holts once shared ambitious dreams of using their technology to help others, but after the tragedy, Michael retreats from society and sells Holt Industries to mysterious and craven tech billionaire Athena Prescott. The domino effect of Michael’s actions set off an explosive chain of events that take a not-so-ordinary man from the depths of despair to the heights of heroism! Meanwhile, in the present day, Mr. Terrific continues his research into what became of Darkseid after the events of the DC All-In Special…and comes to realize that his past and the present might be inextricably linked… Discover all the secrets, sorrows, and triumphs of Mr. Terrific and how he came to be in this thrilling modern retelling and expansion of his origin story by DC Writer’s Workshop alumnus and multiple-award-winning TV writer Al Letson (Monarch: Legacy of Monsters) and British Fantasy Award-winning artist Valentine De Landro (Black Manta, Bitch Planet)!
In Shops: May 28, 2025
SRP: $3.99
je suis chaud!!!
Pas mal. Al Letson surfe sur le statut d’un Mr Terrific en charge de la JLU et qui enquête sur l’impact de la mort de Darkseid, avec une projection sur sa propre existence pour voir ce qui change. L’on voit ainsi des années avant, et deux ans après la mort de sa femme enceinte, un Michael Holt qui ne sort jamais de chez lui, parle à une IA et est visité par un ami Dre qui le critique pour avoir vendu l’entreprise Holt à Athena, businesswoman sans scrupule qui mène des expériences qui empoisonnent Gateway City. Dre et une équipe volent des données à Athena mais se font voir, Dre appelle Michael à l’aide qui vient avec sa technologie… mais Dre se fait tirer dessus par un sniper !
C’est bien. Le scénario est en soi classique mais efficace, avec un Michael brisé mais qui va se remettre pour aider un ami et venger l’entreprise qu’il tenait avec sa femme. C’est efficace et fluide, avec des dessins au présent corrects de Edwin Galmon et de très belles atmosphères au passé par Valentine de Landro.
Classique mais efficace.