Superhero pets exist in almost every universe, in countless issues, and even have their own leagues– The Pet Avengers and the Legion of Super-Pets. Some of them are crowd favorites, but for the most part, superhero pets are the butt of many jokes. Whether it is their appearance, their attitude, or their actions, comic book fans have a hard time getting behind the furry friends of our favorite superheroes and villains.
It is perhaps this viewpoint that keeps moviemakers from including superhero pets in their film adaptations of comic books and superheroes. The risk of being corny or cheesy is high when it comes to super monkeys and bulldogs with the ability to teleport. But superhero pets also tell us something about our heroes that nothing else can– that they have the ability to bond to something, anything. Many of our heroes are rogue, unable to maintain healthy relationships for any reason, but with pets, they're brought closer to us.
While we understand the risk of putting pets into a movie is high and honestly pretty improbable, we thought it would be fun to introduce our favorite Superhero Pets and imagine what it might be like to have them in some of our favorite comic book movies. Would they ruin the stories? Or, with the proper CGI and direction, could the enhance all of our experiences?
