Superman and the Rumpelstiltskin Ruse

Mr. Mxyzptlk and Lex Luthor team up to trap Superman in a red kryptonite cage and force him to crush a mountain of coal into diamonds. When Superman fails, a disguised Mxyzptlk offers to help him if he gives up one of his superpowers. Will Superman discover the truth before losing his powers forever?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 72 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: Capstone Global Library Ltd

Mr. Mxyzptlk, the mischievous trickster, has formed an unlikely alliance with Lex Luthor, determined to bring down the iconic Superman. After responding to a false alarm, Superman finds himself trapped in a red kryptonite cage, facing Luthor's demand to crush a mountain of coal into diamonds. However, the kryptonite drains Superman's strength, making the seemingly impossible task daunting. Just when it seems like all hope is lost, a disguised Mxyzptlk appears with a peculiar offer. He promises to help Superman if the Super Hero relinquishes one of his super abilities.

Caught between a rock and a hard place, Superman must weigh the consequences of giving up his powers. He knows that losing even one super ability could have profound implications for his ability to protect the world. As he contemplates his decision, a mysterious figure appears, claiming to be the real Mxyzptlk. This new Mxyzptlk reveals that he has been observing Superman for a long time and is fascinated by his powers. He offers to teach Superman a new ability that will surpass his own, but only if Superman is willing to accept his help.

Superman is torn between his desire to defeat Luthor and his fear of losing his powers. He knows that the real Mxyzptlk could be playing him, but he also recognizes the potential of learning a new ability. In the end, Superman decides to take a chance. He gives up one of his super abilities, trusting that the real Mxyzptlk will keep his promise and teach him a new skill that will help him defeat Luthor and protect the world.

As Superman learns the new ability, he realizes that it is more powerful than he ever imagined. He can use it to defeat Luthor and save the world, but he also knows that it comes with a price. He has sacrificed one of his super abilities, and he may never be able to regain it. Nevertheless, he is grateful for the opportunity to learn a new skill and to become even more powerful than he was before.

In the end, Superman emerges victorious, having defeated Luthor and saved the world. He has learned a valuable lesson about the importance of sacrifice and the power of new abilities. Mr. Mxyzptlk, the mischievous trickster, has once again outsmarted his enemies, leaving them in awe of his cunning and ingenuity. This twisted retelling of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale brings together DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains in an action-packed chapter book for kids, reminding them that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a hero to rise and save the day.

Dimension: 178 x 133 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398239371