Krypto

Krypto, also known as Krypto the Superdog, is a fictional superhero dog appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Superman. The character was created by Otto Binder and Curt Swan, first appearing in Adventure Comics #210 (1955). He has been a member of the Superman Family, the Legion of Super-Pets and the Space Canine Patrol Agents.

Fictional character biography

It is Superman's pet, a Kryptonian creature with incredible powers and the appearance of a dog. Growing up alongside Superboy, he was raised in Smallville on the Kent Farm, although he later lives in Metropolis with Clark Kent and Lois Lane.

Powers and abilities

Krypto's Kryptonian biology gives him Superman's own abilities, including flight, super-strength, super-speed and super-breath, all of which make him the ideal four-legged friend for the cape-and-cowl-wearing community.

In other media

Krypto has appeared in numerous cartoon television shows and movies, such as a self-titled animated series; the television series Smallville, the live-action HBO Max series Titans, portrayed by dog actors Wrigley, Digby, and Lacey; and the animated movie DC League of Super-Pets (2022), voiced by Dwayne Johnson. The character will make its live-action cinematic debut in the upcoming movie Superman (2025), an installment of the DC Universe (DCU) media franchise.