Superman’s closest superhero ally makes his friendship with Batman look pathetic

There are few team-ups in comic book history that are as iconic and popular as Batman and SupermanThe two spend a lot of time together and have saved the world more times than most people can count. It’s hard to imagine a more perfect team, but Superman admits there’s a character that suits him even better than Batman: Crypto the super dog.

In the story “The Crucible” by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing and Cully Hamner from Dog days of summer #1, readers learn who Superman’s perfect partner really is: Krypto the Superdog. Honestly, that makes a lot of sense. As Krypto and Superman make their way through the titular Crucible, Superman admits that crypto “an extension of myself.“

Superman admits that he doesn’t have to worry or worry about Krypto; he just has to trust the dog and everything will be fine. He can focus entirely on his side of the mission while Krypto takes care of whatever needs to be done. There are a few reasons why this partnership is more perfect than Batman and Superman.

Crypto is really Superman’s best friend

“The Crucible” by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, Cully Hamner, Dave McCaig and AndWorld Design by Dog days of summer #1

There is no denying that Batman and Superman work great together, but there are a few problems that Superman simply doesn’t have to deal with when he teams up with Krypto. Batman is deeply paranoid and has made it clear that he will take down Superman if necessary. The two do not always agree or have the same goals. Batman is also significantly weaker than Superman because he has no powers. On every mission, Superman always has to make sure that Batman is OK, even if it is just one percent.

Batman and Superman may be best friends, but they still have differences of opinion and their power levels are not equal. For Krypto, this is not a problem. Krypto loves Superman unconditionally, and in some interpretations of their character histories, Krypto was the El family dog ​​on Krypton. Krypto is literally the last living thing Superman has from both his immediate family and Krypton. While there are characters like Kara Zor-El, she lived in a completely different city and Clark has no memory of meeting her. But he remembers Krypto. That’s a strong bond that Batman just can’t match.

Crypto is the best partner Superman could have

Krypto was developed by Otto Binder and Curt Swan and debuted in 1955 Adventure Comics #210

Superman has tons of friends and he has tons of best friends, but there’s just nothing better than the love between a man and his loyal pet. Krypto would do anything for Superman and he has the power to take care of himself. While Batman would certainly trade his life for Superman, that can often be because Batman simply doesn’t have the powers to keep up with Clark. Superman never has to worry about Krypto in the field and he can always rely on Crypto to do exactly what needs to be done, what makes him Superman’s perfect partner.

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Superman

The icon who gave birth to the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton, escaped his dying world to crash on Earth and grow up as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, leader of the Justice League, and the most recognizable hero in the DC Comics universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton battles enemies small and cosmic in his endless quest for truth, justice, and a better future.

Created by

Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel

First appearance

Action Comics

Alias

Kal-El, Clark Kent, Jonathan Kent

alliance

Justice League, Superman Family

Race

Kryptonian

Summary

The icon who gave birth to the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton, escaped his dying world to crash on Earth and grow up as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, leader of the Justice League, and the most recognizable hero in the DC Comics universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton battles enemies small and cosmic in his endless quest for truth, justice, and a better future.

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