DC Comics Debuts Ms. Terrific, a Hero Smarter Than Mr. Terrific, in The Deadman #5
Amril Melville, aka Ms. Terrific, is introduced in The Deadman #5 with an IQ higher than Mr. Terrific's, according to Screen Rant.
DC Comics has introduced a new character, Ms. Terrific, in the pages of The Deadman #5. According to Screen Rant, the issue reveals that the hero's real name is Amril Melville and that she possesses a higher IQ than Mr. Terrific, the previous smartest hero in the DC Universe.
In the same issue, Ms. Terrific is attacked by a swarm of birds, a scene that marks her first major appearance in the series.
The Deadman #6 will shift to the present day and follow the protagonist Boston Brand as he navigates a future without Heaven or Hell. The issue will also feature a conflict with Mr. M and his Soul-Eaters.
Mr. Terrific, also known as Michael Holt, has earned 14 Ph.Ds and founded Holt Industries. The character was inspired by Terry Sloan, the original Mr. Terrific.
The Deadman series was initially announced as a six-issue limited series but was expanded to 12 issues in August. Additionally, Mr. Terrific: Year One, a six-issue limited series retelling his origin, was published from July 2025 to January 2026. Edi Gathegi will reprise his role as Mr. Terrific in the upcoming DC movie Man of Tomorrow, following his debut in Superman.
Quick answers
Who is Ms. Terrific in DC Comics?
Ms. Terrific is a new character introduced in The Deadman #5. Her real name is Amril Melville, and she is stated to have a higher IQ than Mr. Terrific.
What happens in The Deadman #6?
The Deadman #6 will show Boston Brand in the present day, dealing with a future without Heaven or Hell and a conflict with Mr. M and his Soul-Eaters.
How many issues is The Deadman series?
The Deadman was originally announced as a six-issue limited series but was expanded to 12 issues in August.