# DC Crowns New Smartest Hero

> DC Comics names Ms. Terrific as the smartest hero, replacing Mr. Terrific.
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- Summary: DC Comics names Ms. Terrific as the smartest hero, replacing Mr. Terrific. DC Comics' Ms. Terrific, with a higher IQ than Mr. Terrific, is now DC's smartest…
- Keywords: dc comics, ms terrific, mr terrific, deadman, the deadman, t-spheres, t-cubes, justice league, flash, jsa, superman, entertainment
- Source: ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/dc-new-smartest-hero-mr-terrific
- Author: Adam Holmes
- Published: 2026-10-08T02:30:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dc comics, ms terrific, mr terrific, deadman, the deadman, t-spheres, t-cubes, justice league, flash, jsa, superman, entertainment
## Mr. Terrific's background
Michael Holt, known as Mr. Terrific, earned 14 Ph.Ds and founded Holt Industries after his wife's death.
## Mr. Terrific's role
He is a non-powered hero who uses advanced technology like T-Spheres to fight criminals.
## Ms. Terrific's introduction
Amril Melville, known as Ms. Terrific, has a higher IQ than Mr. Terrific and uses T-Cubes instead of T-Spheres.
## Deadman #5 plot
Deadman meets Ms. Terrific in a future without karma, where she fights with Green Arrow.
## Ms. Terrific's conflict
She is attacked by birds from an opponent before she can explain the Justice League Omega's fate.
## Mr. Terrific's current status
He continues as a main DC hero in Justice League Unlimited and recent comic series.
## What happens next
The Deadman #6 series will show Boston dealing with the future without Heaven or Hell.
## Key takeaway

DC Comics' Ms. Terrific, with a higher IQ than Mr. Terrific, is now DC's smartest hero after a future encounter with Deadman.