Ms. Gsptlsnz

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).

Ms. Gsptlsnz
Ms. Gsptlsnz, as she appeared in Action Comics #975 (May 2017). Art by Ian Churchill.
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	Nigh-omnipotence Advanced technology

Gzptlsnz appears in the sixth season of the Arrowverse series Supergirl, portrayed by Peta Sergeant.

Fictional character biography

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

Gsptlsnz possesses the same powers and weaknesses as other imps, including the ability to fly, teleport, and manipulate reality.^[8]

In other media

Ms. Gsptlsnz as she appears in Superman: The Animated Series and designed by Bruce Timm and Shane Glines.

• 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.