James Gunn Confirms Interdimensional Imp in SUPERMAN Wasn’t Who We Thought It Was

The first issue of the new Superman comic series by Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell featured a secret cameo by the classic villain Mister Mxyzptlk. While appearing in only one panel, he is disguised as a creepy-looking janitor named "Mxy," a significant departure from his usual whimsical, imp-like appearance.

The article provides a history of the character, explaining that:

• Mister Mxyzptlk is a powerful being from the 5th Dimension, first appearing in 1944. His powers are so advanced they seem like magic, allowing him to warp reality at will.
• His classic goal was not to destroy Superman but to annoy him with pranks. He could only be defeated by tricking him into saying his name backward ("Kltpzyxm"), which would banish him back to his dimension for 90 days.
• Over the years, his character has been reinterpreted. Notably, in Alan Moore's famous story "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?", Mxyzptlk revealed his fun-loving persona was a facade for a truly malevolent being. More recent comics have established that the classic "imp in a derby hat" is just one of many avatars he uses.

The new "creepy janitor" look in the current Superman comic suggests the writers are drawing from these darker interpretations. His stealthy presence indicates he is observing Superman's new status quo, particularly his uneasy alliance with a now-imprisoned Lex Luthor. This cameo serves as a subtle setup, planting a seed for a future storyline where this powerful, reality-bending villain will likely play a major role.

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