We take a look at ANIMAL SIDEKICKS! Which ones are helpful to their humans, and which ones are just kinda... there?
Intro
Reference Linear Kang cut
Background (02:45)
Lockheed
Created 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 pet
One story made reference to ability to speak English, but otherwise he can understand it but only makes animal noises
Gleek (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 Twins
He can understand English, but only capable of chittering
Lockjaw (17:36)
Created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby in the Fantastic Four #45 (Dec. 1965)
Giant dog who serves as the transporter for the Inhumans
Treated by the Inhumans as a pet, but a loyal and well-cared-for one
Krypto (25:42)
Created by Otto Binder & Curt Swan in Adventure Comics #210 (March 1955)
Kryptonian dog who is Superman's loyal pet & companion
Has 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 afterwards
In one story, responsible for the Great Chicago Fire of 1871
Ending
Recommended reading: Lockjaw & the Pet Avengers
Next episodes: Claire Voyant, Meghan Fitzmartin, Penguin
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Laika - Anthony (26:14)
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