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Superman ’ 78brought back the persistence of Richard Donner ’s classic superhero films , distinguish an exciting raw story with an original version of Brainiac , but the serial should use the strangestSupermanfoe if it continues . Donner ’s plans forSuperman IIIwould haveintroduced Brainiac and Supergirlto the moving-picture show enfranchisement , and while Donner ’s sight of the picture was quarrel , both characters unite his universe via theSupergirlspinoff cinema and theSuperman ’ 78comics . Another character planned forSuperman III , the impish Mr. Mxyzptlk , remains lacking from Donner ’s creation and thus would be a innate choice for anotherSuperman ’ 78miniseries .
The Richard DonnerSupermanfranchise technically exist in multiple continuity . After the events ofSupermanandSuperman II , one timeline continues withSuperman III , Supergirl , andSuperman IV : The Quest for Peace , while the other includesSuperman Returnsand Brandon Routh ’s appearances as Superman in the Arrowverse . Superman ’ 78seems to take place between the event ofSuperman IIandSuperman III , putting it in the first timeline , allow it to premise a newversion of Mr. Mxyzptlk , since the 5th - proportion baddie was already brought into the 2nd timeline by theSuperman Returnsvideo game adaptation .
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TheSuperman ’ 78miniseries , by Robert Venditti and Wilfredo Torres , lucubrate the mythos of Donner ’s blockbuster film serial publication by not only introducing a new reading of Brainiac but also bringing back Jor - El and Lara Lor - Van as shrunken captive of the Coluan baddie . WhileSuperman ’ 78ends on its own terms ( with Brainiac perishing ) , using Mr. Mxyzptlk as its next antagonist would be ideal if the serial publication returns . Not only is Mxyzptlk the last unused construct from Donner’sSuperman IIIstory discussion , but the character ’s near - omnipotent power aggregate with the comedic nature of his story make him a natural fit for the DonnerSupermanuniverse .
Mr. Mxyzptlk has been part of theSupermancomic mythos since the Golden Age , using his trick - base interdimensional powers to buckle world and worrying Superman . Although Mxyzptlk ’s powers make him a potentially unbeatable opposition for the Man of Steel , his trickster - similar nature hold his stories typically comedic . A plebeian method of defeating him is to trick him into saying his name backward , which Superman is rather skilled at . Mxyzptlk ’s power notably took a dark turn in theEmperor Jokerstoryline , where the Joker stole the interdimensional imp ’s big businessman , becoming almost omnipotent for a time .
A potential report for a futureSuperman ’ 78miniseries could set out with Superman encountering Mxyzptlk and repeatedly defeat him by trick him into tell Klptzyxm until a really imperil antagonist harness Mxyzptlk ’s powers . Lex Luthor is a almost - ceaseless antagonistin the DonnerSupermanuniverse , even serving as a petty adversary in the Brainiac miniseries , making him the ideal villain to slip ( or attempt to steal ) Mxyzptlk ’s 5th - dimension powers . Mr. Mxyzptlk is a perfect fit for the now and then - comedic tone ofSuperman ’ 78 , and his planned appearance in theSupermanfilms themselves make him the best choice for series next villain .
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