We take a look at ANIMAL SIDEKICKS! Which ones are helpful to their humans, and which ones are just kinda… there?
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Intro
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Reference Linear Kang cut
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Background (02:45)
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Lockheed
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Created by Chris Claremont & Paul Smith in The Uncanny X-Men #166 (Feb. 1983)
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Alien dragon (called Flock) and sidekick to Kitty Pryde of the X-Men – he actually considers her to be his pet
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One story made reference to ability to speak English, but otherwise he can understand it but only makes animal noises
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Gleek (10:23)
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Debuted in the All-New Super Friends Hour (Sept. 10, 1977), and made his first appearance in comics in Super Friends #7 (Oct. 1977)
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Blue alien monkey and friend to Zan & Jayna, the Wonder Twins
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He can understand English, but only capable of chittering
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Lockjaw (17:36)
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Created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby in the Fantastic Four #45 (Dec. 1965)
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Giant dog who serves as the transporter for the Inhumans
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Treated by the Inhumans as a pet, but a loyal and well-cared-for one
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Krypto (25:42)
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Created by Otto Binder & Curt Swan in Adventure Comics #210 (March 1955)
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Kryptonian dog who is Superman’s loyal pet & companion
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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
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In one story, responsible for the Great Chicago Fire of 1871
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Ending
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Recommended reading: Lockjaw & the Pet Avengers
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Next episodes: Claire Voyant, Meghan Fitzmartin, Penguin
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Plugs for social & GonnaGeek Network
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References:
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Laika – Anthony (26:14)
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