Ahead of Superman movie, he's receiving his very own miniseries from DC Comics. Many are familiar with Superman's reliable pet dog, but he's about to embark on a solo adventure that recounts his origin story and reveals a new side of him as he finds himself on Earth in the wake of Krypton's destruction.

DC's "Summer of Superman" is hitting the ground running with all sorts of exciting announcements, and the latest is a new comic entitled Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton, written by Ryan North with art by Mike Norton and a gorgeous cover by Jae Lee. This 5-issue miniseries will follow the ever-endearing Superdog himself as he searches for Kal-El and witnesses the ups and downs of humanity via his travels.

This touching tale will bring a smile to any reader's face as they get to experience the world from Krypto's perspective, and it also presents an opportunity for the backstory of Superman's loyal pet to be unveiled at long last.

Krypto the Superdog Takes Center Stage in a Heartwarming Journey

Before He Became Superman's Ally, Krypto Was A Dog Looking For His Family

Preview pages featuring Mike Norton's stunning art offer a glimpse at what this miniseries has in store for Superman fans, as Krypto gets launched from Superman and his trusted pet. These two characters have both lost their home, and in each other they form a connection to the planet they originally came from. Superman's dog has a compelling origin, and DC is finally ready to explore it further.

Comic fans may recognize Ryan North's work from Marvel Comics' The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and Fantastic Four, and he's now bringing his talents to DC for Krypto's revamped origin story. He'll be teaming up with artist Mike Norton, who is ready to capture hearts with his portrayal of Superman's canine companion. North had this to say about his and Norton's experience with expanding upon Krypto's lore:

Krypto's origin has always been done at kind of a high level. The little guy starts out on Krypton, ends up on Earth, and helps Superman fight crime. The chance to really define Krypto—to show what a little lost dog would go through if he landed all alone on a strange alien world named Earth—was really enticing. And I also fell in love with the idea of treating Krypto as the actual dog he is: he doesn't talk, and we don't cheat by reading his thoughts in balloons either. Mike Norton’s art captures exactly what needs to be ‘said’ in every scene.

The care that's being put into ensuring Krypto's story is told in the right way proves that this will be the definitive retelling of his early days on Earth once it hits shelves this summer.

DC's "Summer of Superman" Continues With the Addition of Krypto

Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1 Variant Cover by Dustin Nguyen

Krypto's new series is part of DC's ongoing "Summer of Superman" initiative that kicks off this April with Summer of Superman Special #1, and it promises bold new stories for Superman and his iconic ing cast. In Krypto's case, he's been a key figure in Superman's life for decades, yet he hasn't consistently been given a spotlight. Therefore, this comic is just what he needs to showcase his super-powered talents to a wider audience. With Krypto's DCU debut drawing near and coinciding with his inclusion in Superman's summer offerings, there's never been a better time to be a fan of DC's most lovable superhero.

Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1 will be available on June 18th, 2025 from DC Comics!