There’s no denying that Edi Gathegi’sMister Terrificstole the show in James Gunn’sSuperman, quickly becoming a fan favorite. Audiences loved seeing this underrated hero finally get the spotlight he deserved, and now, Mister Terrific is leveling up in a big way with a major promotion that’s set to raise his profile even higher.
Thanks to James Gunn’s creative vision and Edi Gathegi’s incredible performance,Mister Terrific is now a name even casualDC fans recognize.
Although Michael Holt first debuted as Mister Terrific inThe Spectre#54 (1997) by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake, he never quite reached the same status as icons like Superman, Batman, or other core Justice League members. That may finally be changing after his standout live-action debut and a major development in the comics, whereHolt is now set to lead a new superhero team: the Terrific Ten.
The first character known as Mister Terrific in DC Comics was Terry Sloane, who debuted inSensation Comics#1 in 1942.
Mister Terrific Assembles the Terrific Ten for a Critical Mission That Ties Into the ExplosiveDC K.O.Event
Main Cover by Dan Mora forJustice League Unlimited#12 (2025)
A recent press release from DC Comics has unveiled the main cover and synopsis forMark Waid’s upcomingJustice League Unlimited#12, scheduled for full release on July 08, 2025.Fans following the series already know Mister Terrific has been a recurring fan-favorite throughout the run, often taking on key JL leadership responsibilities.
Now, Waid appears ready toelevate Holt even further by officially placing him in command of the newly formed“Terrific Ten,”who will be sent“on a one-way mission to investigate a mysterious Terrifictech signal at Earth’s core.”The synopsis hints that what they uncover could doom them all. With stakes this high, it’s clear that this team will play a critical role in shaping DC’s evolving narrative.
This new team formation is also set to help launchthe upcoming DC K.O. event, which architect Scott Snyder describes as“a knock-down, drag-out fight between all your favorite DC superheroesin a cosmic tournament to save the universe from Darkseid.”
Terrific Ten’s Mystery Lineup Will Include Time-Displaced Justice Leaguers
Cover B Mitch Gerads Variant forMr. Terrific: Year One#1 (2025)
While the full lineup of the Terrific Ten is still under wraps, Dan Mora’s cover art offers some tantalizing clues. It shows Mister Terrific standing alongside several time-displaced Justice Leaguers who have been stranded in main continuity following the events of Waid’sWe Are Yesterdaystoryline.
Given the presence of Batman Beyond, Aquaman, Superman, and Beast Boy on the cover, it seems likely that Holt’s team will consist of six other time-displaced heroes. This makes the Terrific Ten an essential bridge betweenWe Are Yesterdayand the explosiveDC K.O.event, further solidifyingMister Terrific’srising importance in the DC Universe.
Justice League Unlimited #12is available Jun 20, 2025, from DC Comics!
