| Comics | DC Comics |
|---|---|
| Shows | 2005 Cartoon |
| Movies | League of Superpets |
| “ | I have the bestest, greatest, most wonderful dog in the cosmos! | „ |
| ~ Superman talking about Krypto |
Summary
Krypto the Superdog is the pet dog of the Superman Family. Initially cared for by Jor-El and Lara on Krypton, Krypto was eventually adopted by Superman and Lois, though after an incident where he nearly killed a supervillain while protecting Lois, they knew they had to find another solution. Eventually Krypto was taken in by Superboy and the Kents and later proved to be a great and loving companion.
Powers and Stats
Tier: Varies, usually 3-C, 2-C at his peak
Name: Krypto
Origin: DC Comics
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Classification: Kryptonian Canine
Powers and Abilities:
Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Self-Sustenance (Type 1), Flight (As seen here[1]), Natural Weaponry, Enhanced Senses (Tracked Kancer from the USA to Pokolistan[2]. Has x-ray vision[3]), Heat Vision, Flight, Light Manipulation (Can control the luminosity of his Heat Vision[4]), Sound Manipulation (His barks are loud and strong enough to hurt Kancer[2]. His howl was heard across the world[5]). Empowerment and Regeneration (Low) (Powered by Yellow Radiation, and healed a cut caused by a Kryptonite Dagger by getting sunlight[6])
Resistance to Temperature Manipulation, Radiation Manipulation (Frequently travels in space, can survive near the sun), Sound Manipulation (Resisted his own planetary howls)
Attack Potency: Varies, usually Galaxy level (Holds back his strength.[2] Defeated King Shark[7][Note 1]), Low Multiverse level at his peak (Defeated several White Martians at once.[8] Tore apart Superman Robots[9], who could fight Martian Manhunter, Pre-Clayface Wonder Woman, Pre-Circle of Fire Kyle Rayner, and The Flash (Wally West)[10]. Ripped apart Kryptonian armor.[11] Drew blood from Repo-Man.[12] Consistently bites or scratches Superboy-Prime hard enough to cut him and even his armor.[13][14][15] Nearly killed Mongul[16], someone at the same level as Darkseid[17]. Caused Atlas great trouble.[18] Fought Black Lantern Superboy[19] and easily defeated Black Lantern Lois Lane.[20] Helped defeat Ursa, who was restraining Supergirl.[6][Note 2])
Speed: Massively FTL+ ("Blitzed" Jor-El.[21] A blur even to Superboy.[22] Beat Kid Flash in a race[23])
Lifting Strength: Stellar (Supergirl struggled to keep him on a leash[24])
Striking Strength: Varies, usually Galaxy level, Low Multiverse level at his peak
Durability: Varies, usually Galaxy level, Low Multiverse level at his peak (Took hits from enemies such as Atlas and Superboy-Prime)
Stamina: Superhuman. Can fight losing battles for long periods of time and can fight through Kryptonite Radiation, albeit struggles greatly to do so
Range: Several hundred thousand kilometers with heat vision (Shot a beam to the moon[4])
Standard Equipment: Nothing notable
Intelligence: Below Average (Far smarter than dogs, but still just a dog. His thoughts, if translated, can form basic sentences[25] and his thoughts can be vivid[5])
Weaknesses: Kryptonite and Red-Solar Radiation
Notable Matchups
Notable Victories:
Notable Losses:
Inconclusive Matches:
References
- ↑ Superman Vol 1 668
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Action Comics Vol 1 789
- ↑ Superman/Batman Vol 1 75
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Superman: The Man of Steel Vol 1 112
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Superman Vol 1 712
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Superman: War of the Supermen Vol 1 4
- ↑ Adventure Comics Vol. 2 #3, December 2009
- ↑ JLA Vol 1 57
- ↑ Superboy Vol 4 91
- ↑ Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Vol. 1 #13, March 1999
- ↑ Action Comics Vol 1 793
- ↑ Action Comics Vol 1 822-833
- ↑ Action Comics Vol 3 32
- ↑ Infinite Crisis Vol 1 4
- ↑ Tales of the Sinestro Corps: Superman-Prime Vol 1 1
- ↑ Superman Vol 2 170
- ↑ Rann-Thanagar: Holy War Vol. 1 #4, October 2008
- ↑ Superman Vol 1 680
- ↑ Adventure Comics Vol 2 7
- ↑ Blackest Night: Superman Vol 1 3
- ↑ Superman Vol 2 184
- ↑ Teen Titans Vol 3 9
- ↑ Superboy Vol 5 5
- ↑ Superman/Batman Vol 1 41
- ↑ Superman Vol 1 679
Notes/Explanations
Discussions
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