646 – Krypto Speaks

A panel from Adventure Comics #239, June 1957
A panel from Adventure Comics #239, June 1957

In Adventure Comics #239 (June 1957), Superboy’s dog Krypto makes another appearance, this time a glowing meteor giving Krypto the ability to speak. The only reason I mention it is because it has a panel that references rock and roll. Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog” had been a big hit for about a year at this point:

Another panel from Adventure Comics #239, June 1957
Another panel from Adventure Comics #239, June 1957