DC Finally Reveals Krypto’s Perfectly Wholesome Origin
Warning: contains spoilers for World of Krypton #3!
In a new issue, DC Comics has revealed the wholesome origin of Krypto, Superman’s dog, and one of his most trusted allies. The miniseries World of Krypton has been redefining Krypton for a new generation, offering fans new and exciting wrinkles in the Superman mythos. In issue three, on sale now in print and digital, readers learn how Krypto came to the House of El—and it is amazingly wholesome.
Krypto first appeared in 1955’s Adventure Comics #210, created by Otto Binder and Curt Swan. Somehow resembling an Earth dog, he was originally introduced as the pet of the infant Kal-El during his time on Krypton. Jor-El would use Krypto as a test subject for his experimental star drive unit, similar to the one that would eventually carry Kal-El to Earth. The rocket drifted off course, making its way to Earth, where Krypto was reunited with Kal-El, now the teenage Superboy. As with all creatures native to Krypton, Krypto gains super powers under the yellow sun, such as flight and super-strength. However, Krypto has the intelligence of a regular dog, making for some truly unique adventures. The character has jumped into other media as well and will be voiced by Dwayne Johnson in the forthcoming League of Super-Pets film; another version of the Krypto has also appeared on the live-action Titans television show. Now, readers learn Krypto’s wholesome origin in World of Krypton #3 written by Robert Venditti, illustrated by Michael Avon Oeming, colored by Nick Filardi and lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
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