The Kryptonians are a race of fictional characters from the planet Krypton within the DC Universe. Superman and Supergirl are prominent members of the race, and are noted for being the "Last Children of Krypton." The Kryptonian dogs such as Krypto exist.
Kryptonians were created by and made their debut in Action Comics #1 and were created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster
Krptonians follow a polytheistic faith, worshipping multiple different gods and goddesses who govern different aspects of existence. Their chief god is Rao, god of the sun. According to Kryptonian lore, Rao was first being to come into existence before creating the universe and all the other gods. Kryptonians worship their sun, named after Rao, as the physical embodienment of their solar deity. By the time of the Krypton's destruction, the extent of the Kyrptonians worship of Rao was practically monotheistic. Despite this, a number of other deities are worshipped by the Kyrptonians, such as Cythonna, goddess of ice.
Powers and Abilities[]
Physiology[]
Outwardly, Kryptonians are indistinguishable from humans, though generally a bit muscular due to the the much stronger gravity of their planet. Internally, however, while they share the same color of blood and identical skeletal structures, Kryptonians have vastly different internal organs. Unlike humans whose hearts are located on the left side of the chest, Kryptonians hearts are on the right. Kryptonians also possess longer lifespans than humans, capable of living for decades with only minimal signs of aging. Their most important difference from humans, is their cellular structure. significantly Kryptonian cells are capable of absorbing solar radiation tens-of-trillions of times faster than humans. As a result, the extent of their capabilities vary depending upon the particular kind of Star they are absorbing radiation from.
Powers[]
Solar energy absorption (under the power of the red sun)
Superhuman Strength: When exposed to the light of yellow star Kryptonians possesses tremendous superhuman strength, allowing them to carry more than a million tons and create shockwaves with their strikes.
Superhuman Speed: Kryptonians can run and fly at speeds faster than military aircraft. They can move, think and react fast enough to almost match speedsters such as the Flash, who can move faster than humans can even perceive. Superman generally uses his super speed while flying.
Nigh-Invulnerability: Kryptonians' bodies are nearly invulnerable, with missiles, explosions and bullets being unable to so much as break their skin. They can also survive unharmed in environments of intense temperatures, exposure to harmful chemicals or even the vacuum of space. However, beings who are more powerful can break though their extremely advanced durability. However, even upon death, their cells are incapable of decay, making their bodies unable to decompose.
Superhuman Stamina: Under a yellow sun, Kryptonians have vastly increased stamina, giving them the ability to perform superhuman feats for extended periods of time and rarely having to sleep.
Regenerative Healing Factor: They are capable of recovering from non-fatal wounds at an accelerated rate. This is further enhanced when under direct sunlight, whereby they heal all non-fatal wounds instantaneously. Even if fatally injured, a Kryptonian's cells are incapable of decay after clinical death, causing their bodies to be naturally preserved.
Super Vision: They also possesses a superior sensory arrangement of microscopic, telescopic, infrared and ultraviolet visual capabilities.
Telescopic Vision: Kryptonians have the ability to focus their vision to see something at a great distance, without violating the laws of physics.
Microscopic Vision: The ability to see extremely small objects and images down to the sub-atomic level.
X-Ray Vision: Kryptonians can see through almost anything, able to focus their vision past layers of matter, literally seeing "through" them. Because of this ability, Kryptonians possess a sight unparalleled by any other species, possibly perceiving x-rays, cosmic rays, or other forms of energy invisible on the spectrum of light which passes through Earth's atmosphere (and solid objects) after emission from stars. The only substance they cannot see through is lead.
Heat Vision: Kryptonians have the ability to generate and project extremely high radiation or fiery beams of intense heat energy from the eyes. Visually, the power is typically depicted as two beams of fiery energy being shot from their eyes. These beams form can melt through solid metal and even destroy entire buildings with explosive force. However, prologued use of this power can lead to pain in their eyes though they quickly recover.
Flight: When Kryptonians not under the effects of a yellow star, Kryptonians can manipulate the gravitational field within inches of their bodies such a degree that they fly at supersonic speeds in any direction. They can only use this ability, however, when on planets with weaker gravity settings compared to that of Krypton. Due to Krypton's immensely powerful gravity, Kryptonians aren't able to fly on their homeworld.
Superhuman Hearing: Due to their exposure to solar radiation, Kryptonians have developed Incredible hearing, allowing them to hear extreme variances of sounds and frequencies, thus allowing them to pick up noises from across the globe. They have shown enough control to block out ambient sounds to focus on a specific source or frequency.
Super-Breath: Kryptonians' capable of surviving without air far longer than humans, allowing them to hold their breath for lengthy periods of time without adverse effects. This includes the vacuum of space, where not only are they able to breathe perfectly, but also resist the intense cold without freezing.
Capabilities[]
When under an M-Class Red Dwarf star, such as Rao, the star that serves as the sun of their homeworld, Kryptonians are possess the same capabilities of an average human, possessing no super powers or senses. Under these conditions, they are as vulnerable as humans and can easily be killed by normal attacks. This applies to any form of red Star, including red giants and supergiants. Despite this, even under a red sun, Kryptonians are still physically stronger than humans, due to their planet possessing a much stronger gravity. Even if they weren't capable of absorbing yellow sunlight, they still have vastly superior strength and speed to humans, though nothing compared to the solar energy powers they gain.
When exposed to the light of a yellow-dwarf star, like Sol (Earth's sun), Kryptonians are able to absorb the radiation into their cells at exponential rates, increasing their strength, speed, and senses to what many humans would describe as godlike levels.
When exposed to the radiation of an orange star, Kyrptonians gain the same superpowers they would possess over a yellow star, but only at half-strength. This is due to the fact that orange stars emit much more radiation that red stars but not as much as yellow stars. As a result, while Kryptonians do gain super strength, speed, and stamina, it is only half of the amount that they would receive under a yellow sun. This is makes them much more vulnerable to enemy attacks, with their powers being more on par with average super powered individuals. Their healing factors are slower, their heat vision significantly less powerful, and are no longer invulnerable, making them easier to kill but still powerful.
Kryptonians are able to intermingle with humanity. Because of their similar appearance, they are able to blend into human civilizations while maintaining their powers.
Reproduction[]
In ancient times, the children of Krypton were given natural births. However, as their civilization evolved, the Kryptonians decided to produce their children through genetic engineering. However, the first natural born Kryptonain born in a millenia was Kal-El
Kryptonian Hybrids[]
It is also possible for Kryptonians and humans to have children. Half-Kryptonians come into existence through two alternatives. This can first be accomplished through cloning. This is the case with Kon-El (Conner Kent), who was a clone made with both Clark's Kryptonian and Lex Luthor's human DNA. The alternative way for a Kryptonian hybrid to come into existence is through the use of sexual reproduction. In this case, in the Post-Crisis event, Jonathan "Jon" Kent was born, having a Kryptonian father, Clark Kent and a human mother, Lois Lane.
In the Future State storyline, Kryptonians were able to even have children with Tamaraneans. Superman's descendant, Theand'r Ban-El, was Kryptonian and Tamaranean physiology.
Weaknesses[]
Red Solar Radiation: While Kryptonians are renowned and feared for the godlike powers, they only possess them while under a yellow or orange sun (which is at half their strength). Blue radiation "super charges them," as it had done to Superman. As soon as they find themselves under a red or blue sun, their powers will instantly fade and they will be brought down to the same standards as normal humans. Lasers that mimic red solar radiation can do significant damage to yellow solar powered Kryptonians. For example, in Superman & Lois, Tal-Rho, the half-brother of Superman in that reality, was exposed to red solar radiation lasers when locked in his cell. After Clark burned away the Green Kryptonite from his brother's system, Tal's regenerative healing factor failed due to prolonged exposure, so he had to be exposed in Sol's direct sunlight
Kryptonite: All Kryptonians are vulnerable to Kryptonite, a rare nonmineral formed from the remains of their destroyed homeworld. Kryptonite emits a unique form of radiation that only affects Kryptonian cells.
Green Kryptonite; Close distance to Green Kryptonite causes Kryptonians to experience signs of dizziness, fatigue, and extreme pain throughout their body. When Superman first came across it, Clark began heaving and passed out from it. If a solar powered Kryptonian is exposed to Kryptonite, he/she will lose all of his/her powers, just like if they were under a red sun. If Kryptonite enters the bloodstream of a Kryptonian, it will kill him/her in a matter of seconds or minutes unless treated immediately. All of these effects are on account of the continuity and the color.
Magic: While solar powered Kryptonians possess incalculable strength while under a yellow sun, their powers are derived from natural/scientific physiology. This makes them as vulnerable to magic based attacks and weaponry as humans. Even if solar powered and invulnerable, magic weapons can piece their flesh and kill them.
Lead: While lead possesses no physical threat to Kryptonians, it is the only known material for which their x-ray vision cannot penetrate. Ironically, it can also shield them from the radiation emitted by Kryptonite.
Limited Free Will: Prior to Krypton's destruction, Kryptonians were artificially conceived in genesis chambers, being genetically engineered with thinking boundaries programmed into their DNA to perform assigned functions in their society. Genetically engineered Kryptonians possess a limited amount of free will, being unable to live out any other lifestyle assigned to them and can also makes them incapable of such emotions such as empathy and remorse as observed from General Zod and his followers.
Intense Gravity: While Kryptonians are able to manipulate their individual gravitational fields, they can only levitate while on planets with weaker gravitational fields compared to their home planet of Krypton. If a planet possesses a planet with too strong gravity, they won't be able to utilize their levitation powers.
Language[]
Krypton runes from Smallville episode, "Vessel."
Over the years, Superman learned how to speak Kryptonese through his resources at the Fortress of Solitude. When Kara first came to earth, she spoke in Kryptonese due to her incapability of speaking English. However, he deal with H'El granted her the ability to speak English
Smallville Citizens:Sarah Cushing, Kyle Cushing, Sophie Cushing, Sean Smith, Timmy Ryan, Tag Harris, Tegan Wichem, Candice Pergande, George Dean Metropolis: Perry White, Ron Troupe, Dabney Donovan, Oliver, John Diggle, Jimmy Cutter
Criminals: Intergang (Thaddeus Killgrave, Bruno Mannheim, Onomatopeia), Inverse Society (Ally Allston, Lucy Lane), Atom-Man, Nuclear Man U.S. Military: General Hardcastle, Mitch Anderson, Reno Rosetti, Jason Trask, Supermen of America John Henry Irons' Earth:Kal-El/Superman, General Sam Lane, Lois Lane, Tal-Rho Bizarro World: Kal-El, Ally Allston, Lois Lane, Jonathan-El, Jordan-El, Lana-Rho, Bizarro Tal-Rho Kryptonians:Leslie Larr, The Eradicator, Zeta-Rho, General Zod Earth-38:Clark Kent/Superman! (Earth-38), Lois Lane
Lang family: Louise McCallum • Dexter McCallum • Lewis Lang • Laura Lang • Margaret Isabel Thoreaux/ Smallville High School: Whitney Fordman • Greg Arkin • Sasha Woodman • Smallville Crows • Abby Fine Other:Robert Queen • Laura Queen • Virgil Swann • Edward Teague • Bridgette Crosby LuthorCorp Employers • Family • and Associates: Victoria Hardwick • Lucas Luthor • Lillian Luthor • Gina • Regan Matthews • Julian Luthor • Injustice League (Plastique) • Alexander Luthor/Lx- 15 • Lx-3 • Steven Hamilton • Donovan Jamison • Otis Berg • Christina Lamell • Helen Bryce • Pierce • Pamela Jenkins • Rachel Dunleavy Kryptonians:Brainiac • Faora • Nam-Ek and Aethyr • Davis Bloome/Doomsday • Major Zod • Clone Faora • Alia • Basqat • Vala • Dax-Ur • Ruling Council Justice Society of America:Carter Hall/Hawkman • Kent Nelson / Doctor Fate • Jay Garrick / The Flash • Courtney Whitmore/Stargirl • Sylvester Pemberton AKA Star Spangled Kid • Dinah Drake / Black Canary I • Wesley Dodd's / Sandman • Pat Dugan / Stripesy • Alan Scott / Green Lantern • Ted Grant / Wildcat • Charles McNider/Doctor Mid-Nite • Abigail Hunkel/Red Tornado • Rex Tyler/Hourman • Terry Sloane/Mister Terrific • Jim Corrigan/The Spectre • Al Pratt/The Atom Other Superheroes: Legion of Super-Heroes (Rokk Krinn/Cosmic Boy • Imra Ardeen/Dream Girl • Garth Ranzzl/Lightning Lad • Brainiac 5) • Dick Grayson / Robin • Barbara Gordon/Nightwing/Blue Lantern • Green Lantern Corps • Blue Lantern Corps • Santa Claus • John Constantine • the Outsiders (Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning • Grace Choi • Rex Mason / Metamorpho • Tatsu Yamashiro / Katana and Roy Harper) • Billy Batson • Ted Kord Teen Titans: Conner Kent / Superboy • Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle • Mia Dearden / Speedy • M'gann M'orzz/Miss Martian • Zan and Jayna/Wonder Twins • Rachel Roth/Raven Phantom Zone Escapees: Gloria • Baern • Aldar • Dr. Hudson • Titan • Bizarro Government: Amanda Waller/White Queen & Maxwell Lord/Black King (Checkmate) • Cameron Mahkent/Icicle II • Stuart Campbell • General Slade Wilson • Lieutenant Trotter • Steve Trevor • Suicide Squad (Rick Flag • Floyd Lawton / Deadshot • Bette San Souci/ Plastique • Emil LaSalle/Warp)
Civilians:Daily Planet Staff (Perry White • Jimmy Olsen • Grant Gabriel • Cat Grant • Jeff Hage • Franklin Stern) •
Nancy Adams • Emil Hamilton • Maggie Sawyer • Carrie Castle Earth 2: Clark Luthor/Ultraman • Lionel Luthor • Lutessa Luthor • Lex Luthor • Oliver Queen • Lois Queen • Chloe Sullivan • Jonathan Kent Other Antagonists: Darkseid • Gordon Godfrey • Granny Goodness • Harriet • Desaad • Morgan Edge • Maxima • The Persuader • Toyman • Bruno Mannheim • Metallo • Isis • Marionette Ventures • Black Flash • Rose Wilson / Ravager • Joe Chill • Sam Phelan • Dr. Laurence Garner • Roger Nixon • Van McNulty • Adam Knight • Dr. Lia Teng • Jason Teague • Margaret Isobel Thoreaux • Genevieve Teague • Curtis Knox • Edward Teague • Vordigan • Bruce Wayne (Earth-13) • The Monitors
Kryptonite Metahumans: Greg Arkin • Sasha Woodman • Wade Mahoney • Scott Bowman • Derek Fox
Locations
Smallville: Smallville High School, Smallville Youth Center • Smallville Teen Crisis Hotline • Smallville Sheriff's Department • The Wild Coyote, Kent Farm, Ross Creamed Corn, Luthor Mansion, The Talon, Smallville Medical Center, the Smallville Ledger, Smallville Beanery, LuthorCorp Fertilizer Plant Number Three, Kawatche Caves, Reeves Dam, Riley Field, Lawson's Field, Chandler's Field, Miller's Field, Crater Lake, Hob's Pond, Hobson's Pond
Metropolis: Suicide Slums LuthorCorp Plaza • The Daily Planet, Metropolis University Worlds/Planets: Almerac, Apokolips, Earth-167, Earth-2, Earth-Majestic, Krypton, Mars, New Kandor, New Krypton, Oa, Winath, New Genesis Other: Hub City, Gotham City, Coast City, Themyscira
Groups and Organizations
Smallville High School (Smallville Torch • Smallville Crows) • Metropolis University, Sharks
Newspaper:gold, the Smallville Torch, Daily Star, LuthorCorp Media, Star City Register, Metropolis Inquisitor, Metropolis Journal Businesses: LuthorCorp
Other: Sports Teams (Smallville Crows, Metropolis Sharks)
