JACOB@CMU-CS-C.ARPA (04/24/84)
I wouldn't bet my life on this, but I would be willing to bet, say, YOUR life: The first time Mxyzptlk appeared in Superman, his name was spelled MxyzTPlk. After very few (possibly 1) appearances, his name was changed to MxyzPTlk. Somewhere along the line, his appearance changed drastically; possibly at the same time. The current explanation is that Mxyzptlk (modern spelling and dress) is the Earth-1 version while Mxyxtplk (original spelling and dress) is the Earth-2 version. [Earth-1 and Earth-2 are parallel earth's created to explain all of the discrepencies that cropped up in that particular line of comics in 45+ years.] It is interesting to note that both Mxyz's are supposed to be from 'another dimension' (name GC'd), presumably different ones for each imp, and yet always visit the correct earths. Just thought I'd add to the confusion. What ever happened to comics-lovers? Jacob Butcher -------