Mr. Terrific: Year One

From tragedy to triumph, witness the rise of one of DC's greatest minds in this gripping modern origin story of Mr. Terrific!

Before he donned the T-mask, Michael Holt was a grieving genius who'd lost everything. As Michael struggles to find purpose after a devastating tragedy, his journey from despair to heroism takes him from the depths of isolation and self-doubt to the heights of scientific discovery, all while a sinister conspiracy sets off an explosive chain of events that will rewrite his destiny forever! Written by acclaimed storyteller Al Letson (Monarch: Legacy of Monsters) with stunning art by Valentine De Landro (Bitch Planet, Black Manta), plus present-day sequences drawn by Edwin Galmon (Superman), this electrifying Year One tale redefines the legacy of a legend!

Collects Mr. Terrific: Year One #1-6

Author: Al Letson
Publisher: DC Comics
Published: 02/24/2026
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN13: 9781799506386
ISBN10: 179950638X
BISAC Categories:
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Superheroes (see also Fiction | Superheroes)
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Crime & Mystery
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Action & Adventure

About the Author
Al Letson is a Peabody Award-winning journalist, playwright, and storyteller, best known as the host of Reveal and the creator of State of the Re: Union. From his early days as a slam poet and hip-hop artist to writing and developing TV shows like Moonhaven and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, his career has been defined by a passion for uncovering untold stories. Now, he brings his sharp storytelling to DC Comics, blending his investigative eye with his lifelong love of comics.