Who Is Krypto? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Krypto is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 1,237 comic issue appearances. Krypto is Superman's Kryptonian dog. He possesses all of the sun-born abilities of his master, as well as super-canine intelligence. He is also known for being a sort of sidekick to Superboy becoming his companion after Superman saw he had no time to give to the very social canine. He has also appeared in his own cartoon series.

Who is Krypto?

History Krypto in Flight The first appearance of Krypto is as Superboy's pet in the early Silver Age . He was sent into space as a means of testing Jor-El 's interstellar spacecraft before risking the life of his son, reflecting the similar use of animals to test rockets during the then-current Space Race. Arriving on Earth , Krypto became the playmate of Clark Kent (even receiving a "secret identity" as Skip, the Kent's farm dog.) After Superboy grew up and moved to Metropolis , Krypto was described as having gone off planet to "romp in space". Krypto served as a member of both the Legion of Super-Pets and the Space Canine Patrol Agent s . During his time with the Legion he was impersonated by Proty II during the protoplasmic creature's petition for membership into the organization . Proty II returned from his super-task disguised as Krypto carrying the actual Kryptonite-exposed canine covered in protoplasm. Ever the loyal companion, Krypto died in battle with the Kryptonite Man to save his master during Alan Moore 's story Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow . The first Post-Crisis Krypto was seen in the Time Trapper 's pocket universe, as the former pet of that world's Supe.

Key facts

Krypto is of alien origin and first appeared in "The Super-Dog from Krypton". The character is published by DC Comics. With 1,237 recorded issue appearances, Krypto ranks among the most featured characters in comics.