Ms. Gsptlsnz
| Ms. Gsptlsnz | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #52 (April 1964) |
| Created by | Jerry Siegel Curt Swan |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Fifth-dimensional imp (Zrfffian) |
| Place of origin | 5th Dimension |
| Partnerships | Mister Mxyzptlk |
| Notable aliases | Gizbie Nyxlygsptlnz |
| Abilities |
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Ms. Gsptlsnz (/ɡɪzˈpɪtləznəz/ giz-PIT-ləz-nəz), sometimes called Gizpy, is a character who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Superman. She was created by Jerry Siegel and Curt Swan, and first appeared in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #52 (April 1964).
Gzptlsnz appears in the sixth season of the Arrowverse series Supergirl, portrayed by Peta Sergeant.
Fictional character biography
[edit]Gzptlsnz first appeared in the comic book series Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen as a female imp from the same fifth-dimensional plane as Mister Mxyzptlk.[1] Mxyzptlk referred to her as his girlfriend, though Gzptlsnz developed a crush on Jimmy Olsen. She reappeared in JLA #31 (July 1999) as the leader of a council of imps passing judgement on Qwsp.
Gsptlsnz is later seen in Countdown to Final Crisis when Mxyzptlk is pulled through a portal by Monarch, and again when Mxyzptlk escapes.[2][3]
In 2011, "The New 52" rebooted the DC universe. In the first issue of the relaunched Action Comics, an elderly character named Mrs. Nyxly was introduced as Clark Kent's landlady.[4] She is aware of Clark's secret identity as Superman.[5] Nyxly is later revealed to be a princess from the fifth dimension. Her real name is Nyxlygsptlnz, also referred to as Ms. Gspltlnz, and she is the wife of Mr. Mxyzptlk and daughter of King Brpxz.[6][7]
Powers and abilities
[edit]Gsptlsnz possesses the same powers and weaknesses as other imps, including the ability to fly, teleport, and manipulate reality.[8]
In other media
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- Gsptlsnz appears in the Superman: The Animated Series episodes "Mxyzpixilated" and "Little Big Head Man", voiced by Sandra Bernhard in the former and Jennifer Hale in the latter.[9]
- Nyxlygsptlnz, also known as Nyxly, appears in the sixth season of Supergirl, portrayed by Peta Sergeant.[10] This version was banished to the Phantom Zone by her father King Brpxz sometime prior to the series before being rescued by Supergirl. In subsequent appearances, Nyxly attempts to seek revenge on Brpxz and gain unlimited power from seven magic totems before being defeated and returned to the Phantom Zone.
References
[edit]- ^ Greenberger, Robert; Pasko, Martin (2010). The Essential Superman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. pp. 260–261. ISBN 978-0-345-50108-0.
- ^ Countdown to Final Crisis #31 (September 2007)
- ^ Countdown to Final Crisis #24 (November 2007)
- ^ Action Comics (vol. 2) #1 (November 2011)
- ^ Action Comics (vol. 2) #3 (January 2012)
- ^ Action Comics (vol. 2) #12 (October 2012)
- ^ Action Comics (vol. 2) #0 (November 2012)
- ^ Action Comics #1000 (June 2018)
- ^ "Gsptlsnz Voice - Superman: The Animated Series (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 26, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ Petski, Denise (April 9, 2021). "Supergirl: Peta Sergeant Joins Season 6 As New Series Regular". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
Further reading
[edit]- Gina Renée Misiroglu, Michael Eury (2006) The Supervillain Book: The Evil Side of Comics and Hollywood (Visible Ink Press) ISBN 0-7808-0977-7,
- Andi Zeisler (2008) Feminism and pop culture, Seal Studies, (Seal Press) ISBN 9780786726714
