Krypto

Krypto, also known as Krypto the Superdog, is a superhero dog appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the character Superman. In most continuities, Krypto is Superman's pet dog, usually depicted as a white dog of a generic pedigree often resembling a Labrador Retriever, a plain white Dalmatian, or a White Shepherd.

For other uses, see Krypto (disambiguation).
Krypto
Textless cover of Superman #680 (November 2008).
Art by Alex Ross.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceAdventure Comics #210 (March 1955)
Created by
In-story information
SpeciesKryptonian dog
Place of originKrypton
Team affiliationsTeam Superman
Space Canine Patrol Agents
Legion of Super-Pets
Justice League
Titans
Supporting character ofSuperman (Kal-El)
Superboy (Kon-El)
Jon Kent
Ace the Bat-Hound
Streaky the Supercat
Notable aliasesSupercat
Skip (pre-Crisis)
Air Dale (pre-Crisis)
Pal
Krypto the Superdog
Abilities
See list
    • Superhuman strength, speed, endurance, stamina, agility, reflexes, senses, and longevity
    • Solar energy absorption
    • Self-sustenance
    • Accelerated healing
    • Super vision
      • Heat vision
      • Electromagnetic spectrum vision
      • Microscopic vision
      • Telescopic vision
      • X-ray vision
      • Infrared vision
    • Invulnerability
    • Flight

Krypto has appeared in numerous cartoon television shows and films, 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 film DC League of Super-Pets (2022), voiced by Dwayne Johnson. The character will make its live-action cinematic debut in the upcoming film Superman (2025), an installment of the DC Universe (DCU) media franchise.

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