A Terrific Idea
Friday, January 15th, 2010 by tcgOur friend in the tag, Osendam, needs a Mr. Terrific jacket. That’s fantastic.
Mr. Terrific is, in the DC world, one of the smartest three humans on Earth. He shares the top tier with Batman and Lex Luthor. He’s just a great guy: Olympian, genius, martial artist, widower, big brother, and inventor. He took up the Fair Play mantle of the Golden Age Mr. Terrific in hopes of making life a bit more fair. He plays fair, he fights fair, and he leads fair. Mr. Terrific, aka Michael Holt, has served as leader of the J.S.A. and current White King of Checkmate. Oi, Checkmate. Anyway….he’s a great good guy because he’s a regular guy, he’s not magic nor meta nor alien, and because he’s a terrific role model.
How will Osendam make the costume? Well, I’d start by looking for an inexpensive motorcycle jacket (or fabric jacket). I think that’s the best way to go. If you have the funds to get a nice jacket, you may be able to find one that is two or three color just like Mr. Terrific’s. Then I would use a leather appropriate paint to customize the jacket. You can always start from scratch. Pick up a pattern from the fabric store and start sewing. There are several reputable leather sellers online. A word of caution: sewing leather is tricky. You’ll need a good sewing machine and the proper needles. Do some research before you start if you choose to make your own.
If you get frustrated, remember it’s possible.


















