James Gunn’sSupermanmovie is just around the corner, and anticipation is reaching a fever pitch—especially with the promise of introducing fresh elements of the Man of Steel’s lore to the big screen. Amidst all the excitement, DC legend Mark Waid recently shared his pleasant surprise that one particular piece of Superman lore, something he never expected to see brought to life in theaters in his lifetime, is finally making its big screen debut.
Big things are happening at DC in the world of Superman, with the highly anticipated release of James Gunn’sSupermanin July and the publisher’s upcoming initiative,Summer of Superman.
This initiative will feature a variety of Super-Family-related titles, including Mark Waid’sSummer of Superman Special#1, which will kick off the entire event. In a recent interview with CBR, where Waid talked about all things Superman,he shared his excitement about Gunn’s movie, particularly about the inclusion of Superman’s best friend, Krypto, who will finally be brought to life on the big screen.
Mark Waid on Krypto Making His Big Screen Debut in Gunn’sSuperman
SupermanIs Scheduled for Release on July 27, 2025
In his interview with CBR, Waid shared his excitement aboutseeing Krypto on the silver screenfor the first time, saying,“I never thought I’d live that long. I really didn’t. But the beauty of the fact that people have embraced Krypto just from that trailer appearance makes my heart so warm and so full.“As one of Superman’s most iconic contributors in comics and a clear fan of Krypto,it’s incredibly special that Waid will get to witness this piece of lore come to life, especially since he once thought such an adaptation would never happen in his lifetime.
Mark Waid isn’t the only one excited about Krypto’s debut. December’s Superman teaser trailer broke viewership records for Warner Bros., with"over 250 million views and a million social posts,“according to James Gunn.
Waid also explained why seeingKrypto in such a monumental Superman projectis so thrilling. He highlighted that the relationship between a boy and his dog—or a man and his dog—goes beyond superpowers, saying,"[It’s] really special. It’s something that really humanizes Superman. I’m anxious to see how they play out.“By including Krypto, Gunn is deepening the portrayal of the Man of Steel in a uniquely profound way. Waid’s insight into this creative decision reinforces that Gunn’s movie is shaping up to be something truly special.
Krypto is Getting His Own Comic Series This June
Main Cover by Jae Lee & June Chung forKrypto: The Last Dog of Krypton#1 (2025)
For fans who love Superman’s dog as much as Waid, the Krypto-love extends beyond his debut in Gunn’sSupermanmovie. The upcomingKrypto: The Last Dog of Kryptoncomic series, set to launch on August 07, 2025, will offer an exciting new adventure. With writer Ryan North, artist Mike Norton, and colorist Ian Herring leading the creative team, the series will explore Krypto’s early life on Krypton and Earth.“Spending each happy, snoozy, endless day alongside his family: Jor-El, Lara, and baby Kal-El,“Krypto’s world is upended when a rocket test goes wrong, leaving him lost in space. He crash-lands, alone, on the strange and alien world of Earth. This series promises an epic origin tale ofSuperman’siconic canine companion.
Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1will be available July 02, 2025, from DC Comics!
