Mister Terrific

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Mister Terrific is the name of two superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The original debuted in Sensation Comics #1 (January 1942), created by Charles Reizenstein and Hal Sharp. The second version debuted in Spectre (vol. 3) #54 (June 1997), created by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake. Both versions of the characters are superhero polymaths, self-made millionaires, and Olympic-level athletes who use their wealth, intelligence, and skills for the betterment of others, emphasized within their motto of "fairplay". The original and Golden Age version, Terry Sloane, was a famous former child prodigy who fell into depression as an adult when he found success came too easy and his life lacked meaning. However, after aiding a woman and her younger brother in fending off a gang, he found a purpose and challenge in being a superhero, adopting his fairplay motto in the process. As a superhero, he was a member of the All-Star Squadron and the Justice Society of America...

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