DC has officially announced a new five-issue DC All In comic book series, Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton, as a key part of its “Summer of Superman” publishing initiative. Penned by writer Ryan North with art by Mike Norton, the series is scheduled to launch on June 18, 2025. It aims to deliver a poignant and moving exploration of humanity, capturing both its virtues and flaws, through the uniquely empathic perspective of the ultimate outsider: a lost dog who happens to possess superpowers. This narrative delves deep into The Last Dog Story originating from the doomed planet Krypton.
Creator Insights on Krypto’s Journey
Writer Ryan North shared his vision for the series: “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.” North emphasized a unique approach: “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. Krypto tells us who he is and how he’s feeling like all dogs do: through his expressions and behaviour, through body language and barks and snuggles and licks and sighs. Dogs are some of the most expressive animals, and we absolutely love them, and I wanted to tell a story that really captured and honoured these animals—Krypto in particular.”
Artist Mike Norton added his enthusiasm, stating simply, “I’m always ready for drawing more dogs in comics. Krypto is dream project!”
Interior art preview from Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton comic showing Krypto sniffing curiously.
A Fresh Look at Krypto’s Origin and Earthly Adventures
DC’s Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton begins Krypto’s tale on his home planet. As Jor-El and Lara work on perfecting a vessel for interstellar travel, their initial test flight—with Krypto aboard—suffers a catastrophic failure, leading them to believe the dog is lost forever. However, Krypto and his spacecraft inadvertently passed through an unexpected space-time gateway. From Krypto’s perspective, only days have passed, but decades have elapsed in real time before he finally lands on Earth.
Interior art preview from Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton comic showing Krypto sniffing curiously.
Across the five issues, Krypto navigates this strange new world in search of his family. Lost, alone, and rapidly developing extraordinary superpowers, Krypto embarks on a journey across the unfamiliar planet, constantly seeking his lost friend, Kal-El, the individual now known globally as Superman. This solitary quest highlights the poignant nature of The Last Dog Story – a tale of survival and the search for belonging in an alien environment.
Episodic Tales, Epic Journey
“Each issue of this miniseries is a complete short story, combining to tell the full story of Krypto the Superdog,” North elaborated. “Throughout these stories we see Krypto face a strange new world. He travels from town to town, meeting and befriending people, sometimes helping to solve their problems—and sometimes finding problems of his own. He’s a very good dog.”
Krypto the Superdog flying through the air in artwork by Mike Norton for the new DC series.
Release Details and How to Get Your Paws on It
Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1 is written by Ryan North, with art by Mike Norton and colors by Ian Herring. The first issue is set to publish on June 18, 2025. It will feature a main cover by Jae Lee and June Chung, and a variant cover by Dustin Nguyen. Fans are encouraged to visit their local comic book shops to preorder Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1 and add this anticipated five-issue series to their pull lists.
Main cover by Jae Lee and variant cover by Dustin Nguyen for Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1.
Conclusion
DC’s upcoming series offers a fresh and heartfelt perspective on Superman’s loyal companion, focusing on his unique experiences as an alien adjusting to Earth. Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton promises to explore themes of hope, kindness, and resilience through the eyes of its canine protagonist, truly bringing the last dog story from Krypton to life for modern readers. As North concluded, “Even in the face of evil, Krypto never gives up hope. He is strong, and he is brave—and brave enough to be kind.” Look for this compelling new series next summer. For more information on DC’s Summer of Superman and Krypto the Superdog, follow @DCOfficial on social media or visit the official DC website at https://www.dc.com. Discover more Krypto comics on the DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital subscription platform at https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com (service availability varies by country and is not intended for children).
