Krypto

Also known as Krypto the Superdog, Superdog

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.

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Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.character_name: Krypto
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.image: kryptoross.PNG
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.converted: y
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.caption: Textless cover of Superman #680 (November 2008).Art by Alex Ross.
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.species: Kryptonian dog
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.homeworld: Krypton
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.publisher: DC Comics
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.debut: Adventure Comics #210 (March 1955)
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.alliances: Team SupermanSpace Canine Patrol AgentsLegion of Super-PetsJustice LeagueTitans
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.supports: Superman (Kal-El)Superboy (Kon-El)Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)Jon KentAce the Bat-HoundStreaky the Supercat
Comics character <! Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics >.aliases: SupercatSkip (pre-Crisis)Air Dale (pre-Crisis)PalKrypto the Superdog

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Official website: www.dccomics.com/characters/krypto
Image: Long Beach Comic & Horror Con 2011 - Krypto, the Super Dog (6301707368).jpg

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number of episodes: 78
name in native language: Krypto
start time: 2005-03-25
end time: 2006-12-15
Commons category: Krypto

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Contents

Publication history
Character biography
The original Krypto
The modern Krypto
Pocket universe Krypto
Krypto and Bibbo
The dog from Krypton
One year later
Calmer
''The New 52''
''DC Rebirth''
Powers, abilities, and equipment
Other versions
In other media
Television
Film
Video games
Miscellaneous
See also
Further reading
References
External links

Krypto has appeared in numerous television series and films, such as the animated series Krypto the Superdog; the television series Smallville, the live-action HBO Max series Titans, the animated film DC League of Super-Pets (2022) voiced by Dwayne Johnson, and the fourth season and series finale of Superman & Lois. The character made his live-action cinematic debut in the film Superman (2025), an installment of the DC Universe (DCU) media franchise.