This origin brilliantly tied Krypto to Superman’s cosmic heritage and human connection to Earth, as the dog would eventually crash-land years later and reunite with a teenage Clark Kent.

Fans knew he was coming, as James Gunn has long hinted he wanted Krypto in the DCU, and the first trailer for Gunn's "Superman" gives a very big role to the Man of Steel's super-powered canine.

Krypto, Ace, and the rest of the super pets stare cautiously at an overturned dumpster in DC League of Super Pets. Speaking as the owner of two dogs who often struggle to play well with fellow ...