Mr. Terrific gets the Year One treatment in a new DC All In series by Al Letson, Valentine De Landro, and Edwin Galmon.
The six-issue Mr. Terrific: Year One series takes a close look at the early days of Michael Holt and the tragic loss of his wife and unborn son in a car accident. The journey to his Mr. Terrific identity is beset with self-doubt, bitterness, and bad choices, before Holt makes the final decision to use his intelligence and abilities for the betterment of all people.
“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. “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 De Landro. “I’m excited to contribute to Mr. Terrific’s story, a character I’ve enjoyed reading throughout the years.”
Edwin Galmon’s art pages will provide present-day flash forwards that show where Mr. Terrific’s reflections on his past.
Look for the first issue at your local comic shop on May 28 and check out De Landro’s cover below.
