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Monday, June 23, 2014

'Krypto' Unleashed



Sneak Peek super-dog 'Krypto' coming to the rescue of 'Superman', 'Batman' and 'Wonder Woman' on the cover of DC Comics' "Batman Superman" #11...


...in the faint hope that the 'canine of steel' could be sniffing around director Zack Snyder's "Man Of Steel" sequel, "Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice".


'The Legion of Super-Pets' appear in the "DC Nation Superman 75th Anniversary" short, screened @ New York Comic Con 2013 and included in the "Man of Steel" DVD release.


Although animal members of "The Legion Of Super-Pets" had appeared in various comic books throughout the years, with super-dog 'Krypto' debuting in 1955, the super-animals made their official team debut in DC's "Adventure Comics" #293 (February 1962).


The team roster included 'Comet' the 'Super-Horse', 'Streaky' the 'Super-Cat', 'Krypto' the 'Super-Dog', 'Beppo' the 'Super-Monkey' from 'Krypton' and shape-changer 'Proty II'.


Significant appearances include issue #322 (July 1964) when 'Proty II' is initiated into the team and issue #343 (April 1966), with the 'Super-Pets' helping the 'Legion of Super-Heroes' battle the 'Luck Lords'.


Issue #364 (January 1968) was titled, "The Revolt of the Super-Pets!"


The team rarely appeared after the Silver Age except for 'Krypto' who become a supporting character in various "Superman" comic book titles. 


Other versions of the 'Super-Pets' appeared in "DC Super Friends" #14 and on the cover of Marvel Comics' "Not Brand Echh" #7.


DC Super Friends included 'Ace the Bat-Hound'.



Also in Super Friends was the 'Aquaman' octopus 'Topo' and 'Jumpa' the 'Wonder Woman' kangaroo. The group was led by 'Ch'p', a squirrel-like 'Green Lantern', that became the 'inspiration' for Marvel's 'Rocket Raccoon' from "Guardians Of The Galaxy".


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