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 Beppo on the cover of Superboy #76, art by Curt Swan. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Superboy #76 (October 1959) |
| Created by | Otto Binder (writer) George Papp (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Kryptonian monkey |
| Place of origin | Krypton |
| Team affiliations | Legion of Super-Pets |
| Notable aliases | Super-monkey |
| Abilities | See list
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Beppo is a monkey superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, primarily those featuring Superman.
Created by Otto Binder and George Papp, he first appeared in Superboy #76 (October 1959). [1] He made sixteen appearances in Superman comics during the Silver Age of Comic Books. [2]
Beppo is a Kryptonian alien who resembles an Earth monkey due to convergent evolution. [3] He arrives on Earth after stowing away in Kal-El's escape rocket, lands in a jungle, and lives there for some time before reuniting with Superman and joining the Legion of Super-Pets. [4] [5]
Beppo is erased from existence following the Crisis on Infinite Earths continuity reboot and does not appear for many years. He is later reintroduced to current continuity and appears in Infinite Crisis , Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds , and the 2024 one-shot Ape-Ril Special. [6]
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