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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 superhero Superman. In most continuities, Krypto is Superman's pet dog, usually depicted as a white dog of a generic pedigree, was born on the planet Krypton. He was sent to Earth in an experimental spacecraft as part of a test conducted by Jor-El, prior to the launch of his son Kal-El's capsule. Krypto possesses the same powers and abilities as Superman, a product of his Kryptonian physiology and exposure to Earth's yellow sun. As Superman's pet, Krypto has also been in the care of other characters as Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Supergirl (Kara Zor-El), Superboy (Conner Kent), Martha Kent, and in more recent versions, Jon Kent, the son of Superman and Lois. He's also an ally of other animal superheroes, such as Streaky, Ace the Bat-Hound, and the Legion of Super-Pets. 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 DC Universe (DCU) film Superman (2025), and returned in the DCU film Supergirl (2026).
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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 superhero Superman. In most continuities, Krypto is Superman's pet dog, usually depicted as a white dog of a generic pedigree, was born on the planet Krypton. He was sent to Earth in an experimental spacecraft as part of a test conducted by Jor-El, prior to the launch of his son Kal-El's capsule. Krypto possesses the same powers and abilities as Superman, a product of his Kryptonian physiology and exposure to Earth's yellow sun. As Superman's pet, Krypto has also been in the care of other characters as Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Supergirl (Kara Zor-El), Superboy (Conner Kent), Martha Kent, and in more recent versions, Jon Kent, the son of Superman and Lois. He's also an ally of other animal superheroes, such as Streaky, Ace the Bat-Hound, and the Legion of Super-Pets. 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 DC Universe (DCU) film Superman (2025), and returned in the DCU film Supergirl (2026).
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