Michael Holt, Mr. Terrific
Real Name: Michael Holt
Nicknames: No known nicknames
Former Aliases: No known former aliases
Other Current Aliases: White Bishop
Status
Occupation: Leader of the jsa,Adventurer, Retired Cybernetic Engineer, Financier, Olympion
Legal Status: Michael Holt is a citizen of the United States with no criminal record.
Identity: Public
Marital Status: Widower
Group Affiliation: Checkmate; Justice Society of America
Base of Operations: New York City
Origin
Michael Holt was an Olympic decathlon gold medal winner from an upper middle class family. He created his own cyberwear company which he then sold to a the Waynetech Corporation and retired; however, Holt's life was shattered when his wife, Angela, and his unborn child were killed in a car accident. No longer caring whether he lived or died, Holt contemplated suicide until the Spectre intervened. Inspired by the story the Spectre told of Terry Sloane, the original Mr. Terrific, Holt has adopted the name and the concept of "Fair Play" and fights in the inner-city for the minds and hearts of the kids there.
Place of Birth: New York City
Known Relatives: Paula Holt (wife, deceased)
First Appearance: Spectre (Volume 3) #54
History
While contemplating suicide after the accidental death of his wife and unborn child, Holt was met by the Spirit of God's Vengeance, known as the Spectre (ironically, Holt is an atheist), who told him about Terry Sloane, the Golden Age superhero known as Mister Terrific. Inspired by Sloane's life story he took the name Mister Terrific and later joined the current Justice Society of America, eventually serving as its chairman.
He initially wore ordinary clothes and a leather jacket with Sloane's "Fair Play" emblem on the back. He currently wears a T-shaped mask, a black and white costume with red trim, and a collarless jacket in the same colors (the black sections of tunic and jacket forming a "T") with "Fair Play" written on the sleeves and "Terrific" on the back.
Holt has a friendly rivalry with Batman, his opposite number in the Justice League of America. Also, Michael Holt has encountered Terry Sloane twice through time travel, with Sloane expressing pride in having so worthy a successor. Holt has been noted as the most intelligent member of the JSA in its history, surpassing his predecessor. He has said he is the third smartest person in the world.
He was part of the team assembled by Batman for an attack on the Brother Eye satellite responsible for controlling the OMACs. He played a critical role as his invisibility to technology allowed him to reach the satellite's propulsion system, sending it crashing to Earth.
As part of "One Year Later", though Holt is still a member of the JSA, he is now also part of the intelligence agency Checkmate, in the role of White King's Bishop and he is having a sexual relationship with Sasha Bordeaux, Checkmate's black queen.
Characteristics
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 215 lbs
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Unusual Features: No unusual features
Powers
Known Powers: No known powers.
Known Abilities: Holt possesses one of the most gifted intellects in the world (as well as several Olympic gold medals). He has become a noted inventor and a skilled and decisive leader. He is a master of 5 different martial arts, as well a Polymath who specialized in multiple fields of medical, engineering and scientific application and research.
Strength Level: Mr. Terrific is an Olympic level athlete with martial arts ability.
Miscellaneous
Equipment:
T Spheres: floating robotic spheres can do many things including project holographic images, create laser grids, serve as cameras, link with outside data networks, and hit people. They respond to his mental and vocal commands.
Electrical Stealth Mask: He is also invisible to all forms of electronic detection. This ability is tied to nanotechnology woven into his specially designed mask (which is molecularly bonded to his face) and costume. Mr. Terrific was apparently the only super-hero whom the OMACs could not detect.
Notes
- No special notes.
Trivia
- Holt enjoys Sudoku, and is so skilled at it, he fills the puzzles in with pen, instead of pencil.
- Along with teammate and friend Dr. Mid-Nite, Mr. Terrific is one of the two main superhero physicians in the DC Universe, notably participating in the autopsy of Sue Dibny in Identity Crisis.
Recommended Readings
- The Spectre v.3 #54 (June 1997)
- JLA / JSA - Virtue and Vice
Related Articles
- Mister Terrific appearances list
- Justice Society of America
- Mister Terrific (Terry Sloane)
External Links
- Mister Terrific at Wikipedia