Mr. Terrific: Year One #1

Out this week is Mr. Terrific: Year One #1 (2025) featuring the secret origin of summer's breakout superhero (he's in the upcoming Superman movie). Brilliant young inventor Michael Holt’s life was destined for greatness, yet everything screeched to a halt when his wife Paula and unborn son were killed in a car accident. The Holts once shared ambitious dreams of using their technology to help others, but after the tragedy, Michael retreats from society and sells Holt Industries to mysterious and craven tech billionaire Athena Prescott. The domino effect of Michael’s actions set off an explosive chain of events that take a not-so-ordinary man from the depths of despair to the heights of heroism. Meanwhile, in the present day, Mr. Terrific continues his research into what became of Darkseid after the events of the DC All-In Special (yeah, it would help if you have read this). He comes to realize that his past and the present might be inextricably linked.

Cover of Mr. Terrific: Year One #1 from DC Comics

Women Wednesday: Wonder Woman #21

Wonder Woman #21 dropped today from DC Comics. The legacy number is #821 for what it's worth. Oh yeah, Batman is also on the cover. As a bonus, there is a sneak peek at Mr. Terrific: Year One #1 coming out this month.

Cover of Wonder Woman #21 from DC Comics

Freedom Fighters: The Ray DVD

Freedom Fighters: The Ray is a DC Universe animated movie that was originally a web series that started in 2017 and ended in 2018. I picked up the dvd at the local Dollar Tree a few weeks ago and was actually the first one that I watched. It's actually a prequel to Crisis On Earth X, the fourth annual Arrowverse crossover. Russell Tovey is the voice of Ray Terril and the Ray while Melissa Benoist is the voice of Overgirl. The Ray is the first openly gay superhero to star in his own movie so there are some male to male kissing. While I did enjoy seeing Phantom Lady and Doll Man, this just isn't the Freedom Fighters without Uncle Sam. Also, Vibe and Mr. Terrific from Arrow does show up to lend a hand.

 

Countdown to Halloween 2019 Day 7: DCeased: A Good Day To Die #1 Cover

While DCeased #6 won't be out until November, there is a one-shot special. Mister Miracle, Big Barda, Blue Beetle and Mr. Terrific fight a horde of zombies on the cover of DCeased: A Good Day To Die #1. Mr. Terrific gathers Mister Miracle, Big Barda, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold to try to save the world from zombies. They try to recruit John Constantine, Fire and Ice. Unfortunately, the magician refuses and the superheroines are now zombies. The best part of this issue is Constantine's attitude towards Waverider and Dr. Fate. The cliffhanger ending could easily lead to another special in the future.