Mr. Terrific: Year One - by Al Letson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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 was the world's third-smartest man, Michael Holt was a grieving genius who lost everything. As Michael struggles to find purpose after a devastating tragedy, his journey from despair to heroism takes him from the depths of self-doubt to the heights of scientific discovery, while a sinister conspiracy threatens to rewrite his destiny. As Mr. Terrific investigates a mysterious new rift in the present, he uncovers a shocking connection to his own past, one that may be tied to the fate of Darkseid himself! Written by acclaimed storyteller Al Letson (Monarch: Legacy of Monsters) with stunning art by Valentine De Landro (Black Manta), plus sequences drawn by Edwin Galmon (Superman), this electrifying Year One tale redefines the legacy of a legend!

Collects Mr. Terrific: Year One #1-6

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.