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| Kryptonians | |
| Continuity: | Superman |
| Category: | Alien |
| Status: | Extinct |
| Homeworld: | Krypton |
| Stellar system: | Rao system |
| Galaxy: | Andromeda Galaxy |
| Body type: | Humanoid |
| Average height: | 6'0" |
| Limbs: | 4 |
| Eyes: | 2 |
| Fingers: | 10 |
| Toes: | 10 |
| Special adaptations: | Enhanced physical traits when exposed to yellow ultraviolet radiation |
| Language: | Kryptonese |
| Sub-groups: | Kandorians |
| Representatives: | Kal-El; Kara Zor-El; Jor-El; Lara Lor-Van; General Zod |
| 1st appearance: | Action Comics #1 |
Kryptonians are a fictional extraterrestrial race featured in the Superman multimedia franchise. The main character of the mythos, Kal-El (aka, Superman) is of the Kryptonian race. Superman made his first appearance in the title story from Action Comics #1, cover dated June 1938. The concept of the Kryptonian culture was first developed by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, but has been expanded upon by numerous creators over the years including Curt Swan, Bill Finger, E. Nelson Bridwell, John Byrne and many more.
Description[]
Biology[]
Culture[]
History[]
Technology[]
- Brain cell stimulator
- The brain cell stimulator was developed by scientists from the shrunken Kryptonian city of Kandor. Superman failed to save the life of an archaologist named Professor Steele and was overcome with guilt. He sought therapy from the Kandorians who recommended using the brain cell stimulator in order to give him partial amnesia, so he would not remember the event. Superman agreed, and the scientists placed a head-piece onto him, which projected energy into his brain. The device failed to remove the memory however, and only succeeded in making Superman bitter. [1]
Representatives[]
Golden Age (Earth-2)[]
Silver Age (Earth-1)[]
Copper Age (Post-Crisis)[]
Post-Birthright[]
Superman film series[]
DC Animated Universe[]
Supergirl[]
All-Star Superman[]
Related pages[]
Appearances[]
Comics[]
- Adventure Comics 373 - Superboy only.
- Adventures of Superman 517 - Superman only.
- DC Comics Presents 52 - Superman only.
- Man of Steel Vol 2 2 - Superman only.
Television[]
- Smallville: Upgrade - Clark and Zod.
See also[]
Media
The World of Superman
Superman miscellaneous
External Links[]
- Kryptonians at the DCDP
- Kryptonians at Wikipedia
- Kryptonians at Comic Vine
- Kryptonians at the Smallville Wiki