Who's Who in the Superman Comics
Krypto
Bibbo Bibboski saved this lone puppy from a litter discarded by a woman on the docks of Metropolis. Since the young pup was the only survivor of his litter, Bibbo decided to name the puppy Krypton. Bibbo ordered a nametag for Krypton only to find that the proprietor only allowed six letters per tag. K-R-Y-P-T-O Disgusted by the man's attempts to swindle further money from his pocket, he took the tag as it was and decided on the name Krypto.
Recently on Superman's return to Krypton through the mysterious Phantom Zone, we learn that Krypto was a dog that belonged to the House of El. Superman recalled the animals name as 'Krypto'. On their return from Krypton through the Phantom Zone, Krypto returned with them. Under the yellow sun this dog has powers and abilities far beyond those of an ordinary K-9.
Contained within Lois and Clark's apartment, Krypto soon became restless, tearing up the place. So Superman took Krypto out for a fly. During their outing two meta-human criminals escape prison with the help of their crooked Attorney... but with Krypto's help, Superman captures them (MOS #112).
However on his next adventure Krypto was a little too successful, almost killing Mongul in a tussle between Mongul, his sister Mongal and Superman. So Superman confined Krypto to the Fortress of Solitude where he designated one of his Superman Robots to take care of the Superdog (SUP #170).
More recently, Kon-El, Superboy, has taken the dog into his custody and cares for the dog. From time to time, Krypto still aids Superman in battle.
First Appearance (as Bibbo's dog): AOS #501 (Late June 1993)
First Appearance (as Kryptonian Dog): SUP #167 (April 2001)
Who's Who in the Superman Comics
Introduction
This is a listing of many of the notable characters and a few places that have appeared in the
Superman comics from the 1986 revamp up until around 2008.
NOTE: A new, and more current version of the Who's Who is currently being worked on and can be accessed by clicking here.
Although Superman often appears in other DC Comics, this text's information is limited mainly to what has occurred in the regular Superman comics.
Many thanks to Scotty V, Derrick Lyle Coleman, Dean Vanek, Genevieve Clemens and Benjamin Grose who all helped out at one time or another with writing and updating these Who's Who descriptions.
The listings are displayed as follows:
- Surname, Firstname - Text describing the character, place, object, etc...
Relevant issues of the Superman comics are listed as such:
- SUP = Superman
- MOS = Man of Steel
- AOS = Adventures of Superman
- ACT = Action Comics
- MOT = Man of Tomorrow
The Issue Number for each of these titles is written in this manner: “#000”. (e.g.
SUP #123)
“First Appearance” refers to the issue since 1986 unless otherwise noted.
