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DC’s most exotic ‘Justice League’ team reunites in a new comic special.
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The newest member of this fan-favorite team is a beloved Bat-family member.
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The comic special made it clear that the Bat-family member deserves their own solo series.
Warning: Contains potential spoilers for Special Super Pets: Bitedentity Crisis #1!
DC’s most exotic Justice LeagueThe Legion of Super Pets is back in action, reuniting the beloved pets of the DC Universe’s greatest heroes for thrilling, animal-centric adventures that every pet owner and animal lover will adore. The reunion is even more exciting with the addition of a new member that will delight all Nightwing fans with joy.
The original Legion of Super Pets lineup included Krypto the Superdog, Streaky the Supercat, Beppo the Super-Monkey, and Comet the Super-Horse, all part of the Superman family. However, the list has grown and evolved over the years. While some original members remain, The team now features more new faces, including the latest addition – Nightwing’s puppy, Bitewing.
Hayley “bite” Grayson’s induction into the Super Pets occurs in the Special Super Pets: Bitedentity Crisis #1 history, Puppy, puppy, and away! By Tony Fleecs, Mike Norton and Brad Simpson. The one-shot story is a stand-out among the other four tales featured.
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Puppy, puppy, and away! Begins with Dick and Barbara dropping Haley off at the Kent farm while attending a no-pets-allowed wedding. Haley quickly runs to the Kent barn, where she is greeted by Krypto and Ace the Bat-Hound. She is then introduced to the other super pets, including Jumpa (Wonder Woman’s pet kangaroo), Gleik (the Wonder Twins pet monkey), Damian Wayne’s Bat-Cow, and Green Lantern B’DG, who, although not a pet, is similar to an alien squirrel. Haley is officially inducted into the Super Pets and briefed on their mission to rescue Supergirl’s pet cat, Streaky.
This iteration of the Super-Pets team consists of eight members, with three of them belonging to the Bat-Family: Haley, Ace, and Bat-Cow. This is the highest number of Bat-Family members to have actively served on the Super-Pets team at once, even surpassing the current Super-Family Pets, Krypto and Streaky. This makes for an interesting dynamic, especially since Holly is still a puppy. Fans also get to see Haley’s Nightwing-inspired costume in actionFeaturing a black mask and dog-friendly suit with Nightwing’s signature blue and black color scheme and insignia, along with various pouches.
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Bitwing deserves its own Over-pets series (especially as the Bat-Family’s newest member)
Despite the variety of stories in Special Super Pets: Bitedentity Crisis #1, Puppy, puppy, and away! stands out as the most light-hearted and entertaining, making a strong case for Bitewing to have its own series. As one of the newest members of the Bat-family, Haley offers potential for fresh and engaging stories, whether they explore her past, present or future. Delving into Haley’s life before her adoption by Dick would be intriguing and emotionally moving. In addition, the statement of a Over-pet-centric story set in the main continuity is exciting, especially since Haley is now a grown dog in Taylor Nightwing Run.
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Special Super Pets: Bytedentity Crisis #1 is now available from DC Comics!
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Super Pets Special: Bytedentity Crisis #1 (2024) |
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DC League of Super-Pets follows the animal companions of various DC heroes in a family-friendly animated adventure. When a number of Justice League heroes are kidnapped by Lex Luthor, it’s up to Krypto (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) and Ace the Bat-Hound (Kevin Hart) to rescue their owners. Also features the voice talents of Kate McKinnon, John Krasinski, Kenu Reeves, Diego Luna and Ben Schwartz.