Space Canine Patrol Agents

For the schools whose acronyms are also SCPA, see the Cincinnati School for Creative and Performing Arts or the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts

Space Canine Patrol Agents
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	Superboy #131 (July 1966)
Created by	Otto Binder George Papp
In-story information
Member(s)	Tail Terrier Mammoth Mutt Hot Dog Tusky Husky Bull Dog Paw Pooch Chameleon Collie Prophetic Pup Krypto Mammoth Miss Beam Beagle Rex the Wonder Dog Pooch Streak the Wonder Dog Wonder Dog Streaky the Supercat

The Space Canine Patrol Agents, or SCPA is a group of anthropomorphic extraterrestrial canine superheroes that appeared in stories published by DC Comics. ^[1]

History

The SCPA first appeared in Superboy #131 (July 1966). ^[2] The team is similar to the Legion of Super-Heroes, being a group of alien superheroes with descriptive or alliterative codenames. ^[3] Krypto and Streaky, both animal sidekicks of Superman, were part of the SCPA.

The SCPA are presumed to have been wiped out of existence after Crisis on Infinite Earths . In Animal Man , the SCPA appear as residents of Limbo, a dimension where characters that have been written out of continuity reside. While visiting Limbo, Merryman of the Inferior Five stated to Animal Man that even if some of these characters may be brought back, times have changed where the Space Canine Patrol Agents (as some of the other animals) will not likely return. ^[4]

Membership

The Space Canine Patrol Agents roster included: ^[5]

• Tail Terrier: Has an elastic tail that can be used as a rope. "Top Dog" of the SCPA. ^[6]
• Mammoth Mutt: Can inflate to many times his size. He died in his first appearance after being punctured by a missile. ^{[3] [6]}
• Hot Dog: Pyrokinetic ^[6]
• Tusky Husky: Can turn one of his canine teeth into a long tusk. ^[6]
• Bull Dog: Can grow horns. ^[6]
• Paw Pooch: Can grow additional limbs. ^[6]
• Chameleon Collie: Shapeshifter ^[6]
• Prophetic Pup: Clairvoyant ^[7]
• Krypto : A Kryptonian dog with similar powers to Superman. ^[6]
• Mammoth Miss: Mammoth Mutt's girlfriend, who possesses the same powers. ^[7]
• Beam Beagle: Possessed "searchlight eyes". Died in the line of duty. ^{[3] [7]}

In other media

A group inspired by the Space Canine Patrol Agents called the Dog Star Patrol appears in Krypto the Superdog , led by series original character Brainy Barker (voiced by Ellen Kennedy), who has psychic abilities, and consisting of Tail Terrier (voiced by Peter Kelamis), a female incarnation of Mammoth Mutt (voiced by Kelly Sheridan), Hot Dog (voiced by Trevor Devall), Tusky Husky (voiced by Terry Klassen), Bull Dog (voiced by Michael Dobson), and Paw Pooch (voiced by Dale Wilson). ^[8] Additionally, Krypto, Streaky, and Ace the Bat-Hound become members later in the series, as do series original characters Drooly (voiced by Ty Olsson), who can create prehensile streams of saliva, and Stretch-o-Mutt (voiced by Lee Tockar), who possesses elasticity and shapeshifting abilities.

References

1. Greenberger, Robert; Pasko, Martin (2010). The Essential Superman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. pp. 369–370. ISBN   978-0-345-50108-0.
2. Eury, Michael (2006). The Krypton Companion. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 36. ISBN   9781893905610.
3. Shutt, Craig (2003). Baby Boomer Comics. Krause Pubns Inc. ISBN   9780873496681.
4. Animal Man #25 (July 1990)
5. Korte, Steve (2014). DC Super Pets Character Encyclopedia. Curious Fox. p. 12. ISBN   978-1-78202-102-5.
6. Superboy #131 (July 1966)
7. Superboy #136 (March 1967)
8. • "Brainy Barker Voice - Krypto the Superdog (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 8, 2025. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
   • "Tail Terrier Voice - Krypto the Superdog (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 8, 2025. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
   • "Mammoth Mutt Voice - Krypto the Superdog (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 8, 2025. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
   • "Hot Dog Voice - Krypto the Superdog (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 8, 2025. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
   • "Tusky Husky Voice - Krypto the Superdog (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 8, 2025. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
   • "Bulldog Voice - Krypto the Superdog (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 8, 2025. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
   • "Paw Pooch Voice - Krypto the Superdog (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 8, 2025. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.