The story saw Superboy investigating reports of a strange stray dog on the loose in Smallville, breaking through the side of the dog-catcher's truck and stopping a robbery. Krypto is more powerful than Superman in those areas where a dog is superior to an ordinary human, such as distinguishing scents or hearing. 1. Another Cadmus creation? Krypto was a subject in Cadmus Laboratories that was kept from a Kryptonite-filled cage. A few days later, Krypto watched as Gar and Conner played a video game, where Conner used his super-speed to beat the boss. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Related: 15 Superpowers You Didn't Know Kryptonians Had. Despite his best efforts, Superboy couldn't keep Krypto on a short leash and was forced to let him roam free. Kryptonian/Dog hybrid[1] Krypto would go on to die a hero's death, sacrificing himself to save his master from the Kryptonite Man in "Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow?" The false Krypton included a genetically-engineered Kryptonian dog, who followed Superman back to Earth after he escaped the trap. Alive can follow his adventures on Twitter, @GeekyGeekyWays. He got his start writing for the He was astonished to find the dog, chewing on the robber's gun like it was a bone, before flying off into the sky. Or an alien? After seeing a truck with a picture of a field on it, Conner had memories of a similar field in Kansas. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. DC Database is a FANDOM Movies Community. for Librarians at the University of North Texas. Solar Energy Absorption: Under optimal conditions, this is the main source of Krypto's super powers as they are contingent upon exposure to solar radiation from a yellow sun star system. Species Krypto also had his own animated series on Cartoon Network for two seasons, which is still fondly remembered over a decade after its original release. Conner attempted to buy a Superman shirt, but didn't have the money to buy it. Here's everything you need to know about the Mutt of Steel. After Eve told Kory her name, they were allowed to enter. Portrayed by Outside the diner, Conner witnessed a man threatening his girlfriend. On the streets, Krypto and Conner had to helplessly walk past a man be beaten up by someone else. Cloned Kryptonian/Canine Physiology 1.1. Nexus and The Cult of Nobody. He was astonished to find the dog, chewing on the robber's gun like it was a bone, before flying off into the sky. He's one of the stars of the DC Super Pets book series for young readers, which is being adapted into a feature length film scheduled for release in 2022. Krypto served with distinction on two different teams of superpowered animals; the Legion of Super Pets (which was made up of the pets of the Legion of Superheroes) and the Space Canine Patrol Agents. He would be rescued years later by Superman and brought to Earth. Eve took it off, and Krypto flew the two of them away as Cadmus soldiers arrived. Wrigley, Lacey, Digby. After confronting her, Eve took Conner and Krypto to a diner to talk more without being discovered by Cadmus. Eventually the dog led Superboy to the site of a downed rocket of Kryptonian design. Conner and Krypto escaped the facility just before Mercy Graves and other Cadmus soldiers arrived. Attacked by inmates attempting to escape the other-worldly prison plane, Krypto drove back the criminals long enough for Jor-El to close the portal, only for Krypto to be drawn into the Phantom Zone as well. A one-stop shop for all things video games. Instead, she took out a mirror. While it is possible that Cadmus was put in charge of an alien dog, this seems outside their purview as a think-tank focused on genetics. At the prospect of money, Conner asked the woman if he could have it. Indeed, many fans missed the character's first appearance, which came in a post-credits scene hidden at the end of the show's season 1 finale. Horrified, he grabbed Eve and started to choke her, causing Krypto to bark at him. This dog was eventually named Shelby and never seen again in later episodes. Krypto, however, was unable to help, having been put in a kryptonite collar by an unknown individual and ushered away from the scene. Despite having appeared sporadically in the modern DC Comics' universe, Krypto the Superdog is more popular than ever.