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Creation & Design

Krypto was created by writer Otto Binder and artist Curt Swan, first appearing in Adventure Comics #210 in 1955. He was designed as a companion for Superman, showcasing the bond between the two.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a pet from Krypton, Krypto's stories often revolved around his adventures alongside Superman, showcasing his own powers and abilities.

Character Development

Over the years, Krypto has evolved from a simple pet character to a fully fleshed-out character with his own storylines and arcs. His relationships with other characters, especially Superman, have been explored in depth, showcasing his loyalty and bravery.

Cultural Reception

Krypto has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his role as a unique and endearing character in the DC Universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Krypto the Superdog
First Appearance:
Adventure Comics #210
Aliases:
Superdog, Krypto the Superdog
Species:
Dog
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Superman, Justice League, Teen Titans
Abilities:
Super strength, Flight, Heat vision, Super speed
Equipment:
None
Weight:
75lbs
Height:
3' 6"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
white

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Adventure Comics #210
DC ⋅ 1955
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Adventure Comics #210
 
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1st appearance of Krypto the Superdog

Adventure Comics #214
DC ⋅ 1955
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Adventure Comics #214
 
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2nd appearance of Krypto the Superdog

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #29
DC ⋅ 1958
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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #29
 
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1st appearance of Krypto with Superman

Previous appearances are with Superboy

Superboy #82
DC ⋅ 1960
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Superboy #82
 
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1st appearance of Bizarro Krypto

Adventure Comics #293
DC ⋅ 1962
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Adventure Comics #293
 
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1st team appearance of The Legion of Super-Pets: Beppo the Super-Monkey, Comet the Super-Horse (1st), Krypto the Super-Dog and Streaky the Super-Cat

2nd appearance of General Zod

1st appearance of Bizarro Lex Luthor

Superman #712
DC ⋅ 2011
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Superman #712
 
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Solo story featuring Krypto originally meant to be published four years earlier in Superman #659

The story is set post-Infinite Crisis, after the death of Superboy. Krypto recalls adventures he and Superboy had with one another and the dog's struggle to understand why he can't find him

Convergence #7
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1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2015
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Convergence #7
 
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Variant cover art by Amanda Conner

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