A Boy And His (Dead) Dog – Possible Krypto Teaser in Action Comics #3

So, as pointed out by Bleeding Cool, one of the opening volleys of writer and confirmed cat person Grant Morrison’s Action Comics run in the DCnU would appear to be the death of Krypto. The beloved pet of young Superboy and faithful companion to the Man of Steel over the decades, beginning with Action Comics #210 all the way back in 1955, was sent to the great Farm-Upstate-In-The-Sky by Jor-El, before the storied relationship between boy and dog ever began.

And, by great Farm-Upstate-In-The-Sky, I mean the Phantom Zone.

Adding insult to injury, Lex Luthor, delivers the news to Clark in the current Action Comics #2:

Really, Luthor? You're comparing me to a quadruped? And *Mr. Terrific* is the 3rd most intelligent guy on the planet? Really?

Is that odd, goat-looking thing actually Krypto, shot into the Phantom Zone like a Kryptonian Laika by Jor-El?

Does it really matter? When do the dead (or supposedly dead) actually stay dead in comic books? Well? Uncle Ben, Barry Allen, and Bucky Barnes, um, Bucky Barnes are the usual suspects.

Editor’s Note – Rob, my theory about Bucky in Fear Itself #7.1 is correct. I would like the previously agreed upon crate of whiskey. Tout suite.

Ok, so, mostly, no one stays dead. Don’t believe me? Google Fantastic Four #600 + Johnny Storm. Yep. Sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g. And all that.

And, well, as above, so below…and you can figure whether “above” or “below” can be assigned to Marvel or DC. Here’s a snapshot of what a body can expect from Action Comics #3 this week. Is Krypto still with us in spirit? Or is it something more?

In a white dog, with black curtains...no, wait...that's not right...

Frankly, it’s Grant Morrison. It could mean anything. Scratch your furry friends behind the ears and then drop acid before reading this book at your peril. You’ve been warned.