No matter if they're pets or allies, there are heroes that are quite from the ones you usually see in this universe and this is their story.
Another special is here and is focusing on one of my favorite aspects of the DCU: Pets (Okay, not all of them are really pets and that could be considered offensive for some of them but they're at least animals).
The first story is centered around Superman and Krypto written by the team of Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing and, while their work tends to be hit and miss for me, this is definitely a hit. It must be because I'm a fan of dogs but I must say that I find the idea of Krypto doing his best to save Clark even willing to die alongside him incredibly touching and the writers do a solid job at exploiting that emotion. Cully Hamner also depicts the story perfectly with lots of expression.
Joshua Williamson delivers a story about Killer Croc where once again he has to show his humanity despite of his appearance by helping a friend and once again Williamson demonstrates a good handle at characterization to create a pretty solid little tale. Kyle Hotz' artwork feels like classic 90s Batman style which is pretty appropriate.
G. Willow Wilson creates a segment focusing on Ferdinand from the pages of Wonder Woman and is decent enough, there are a few fun moments like how he wanted to help the Justice League despite of his own beliefs (particularly concerning food) and it ends in good terms, perfectly passable. Stjepan Sejic's art is the highlight here though, beauty in every character and scenario.
The Multiversity is once again implemented in a tale featuring Captain Carrot written by Andrew Marino which is pretty cartoony and appropriate at least, I must say that this is the first time I thought Atomic Batman as a parody of Judge Dredd. James Harren's art can be pretty bizarre but adequate for the subject.
Animal Man gets his own section with a story about him trying to protect his family from the last of a dangerous species which touches upon all the necessary themes concerning the character, Phillip Kennedy Johnson does a solid job with the execution of such. Christian Duce's pencils are also really fitting because of the level of detail.
Kenny Porter offers a story about Dex-Starr who I have been missing for a while and is serviceable enough at dealing with the classic themes of rage of the Red Lanterns. Paul Fry's is also decent as well.
Dan Didio himself decides to write yet another story about Batcow which is pretty goofy admitedly with cartoony dialogue and weird people but to be honest, I don't expect anything else considering the character and I just love Batcow too much to complaint about this, it was also nice to see her face her own version of the Joker. Tom Raney's artstyle also depicts the whole fun setting nicely.
Finally Mariko Tamaki delivers a tale about Beast Boy trying to prove himself against typical jerks and creates a few interesting moments of characterization. Cian Tormey's art is pretty vibrant and fitting for it.
Not a bad special overall, not all the stories were big hits but I believe the first part about Superman and Krypto is good enough to get this.
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