S9E169 - Issue 169 - Animal Sidekicks

We take a look at ANIMAL SIDEKICKS! Which ones are helpful to their humans, and which ones are just kinda... there? IntroReference Linear Kang cutBackground (02:45) LockheedCreated by Chris Claremont & Paul Smith in The Uncanny X-Men #166 (Feb. 1983)Alien dragon (called Flock) and sidekick to Kitty Pryde of the X-Men - he actually considers her to be his petOne story made reference to ability to speak English, but otherwise he can understand it but only makes animal noisesGleek (10:23)Debuted in the All-New Super Friends Hour (Sept. 10, 1977), and made his first appearance in comics in Super Friends #7 (Oct. 1977)Blue alien monkey and friend to Zan & Jayna, the Wonder TwinsHe can understand English, but only capable of chitteringLockjaw (17:36)Created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby in the Fantastic Four #45 (Dec. 1965)Giant dog who serves as the transporter for the InhumansTreated by the Inhumans as a pet, but a loyal and well-cared-for oneKrypto (25:42)Created by Otto Binder & Curt Swan in Adventure Comics #210 (March 1955)Kryptonian dog who is Superman's loyal pet & companionHas sacrificed himself a few times in various DC continuities to protect his master & save people, including attacking Mongul, and he bit Kryptonite Man to save Clark, dying of poisoning shortly afterwardsIn one story, responsible for the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 EndingRecommended reading: Lockjaw & the Pet AvengersNext episodes: Claire Voyant, Meghan Fitzmartin, PenguinPlugs for social & GonnaGeek Network References: Laika - Anthony (26:14) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook TikTok Patreon TeePublic Discord