The article highlights a "stealth cameo" by the classic DC villain Mr. Mxyzptlk in the first episode of the new animated series, My Adventures with Superman. The character appears briefly as an unnamed, short man in a purple suit and bowler hat, first at a food cart and later observing Clark Kent.

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

• Who He Is: Mr. Mxyzptlk is a powerful, reality-warping imp from the 5th Dimension. He is one of Superman's oldest and most formidable foes, not because of physical strength, but because his "magic" can alter reality in any way he can imagine.
• His Motive: He is typically portrayed as a mischievous prankster rather than a purely evil villain. His goal is to annoy and challenge Superman out of boredom.
• His Weakness: The only way to defeat Mxyzptlk is to trick him into saying his name backward ("Kltpzyxm"), which banishes him back to the 5th Dimension for a set period. This turns his encounters with Superman into battles of wits.

The cameo in My Adventures with Superman is significant because it suggests the show's creators are intentionally setting up major villains early. Mxyzptlk's inclusion signals that the series will embrace the more fantastical and "weirder" elements of the Superman mythos, challenging the hero's intelligence and not just his physical power.

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