Cryll

Cryll is a shape-shifting alien creature and loyal companion to Space Ranger, capable of transforming itself into any lifeform. The little extraterrestrial sidekick debuted alongside Space Ranger in the science-fiction adventures of DC's Showcase.

From the very dawn of DC's Silver Age, Cryll made their debut in the landmark 1958 Showcase #16 — a key issue that helped define an era of cosmic imagination — brought to life by the legendary creative talents of Gardner Fox, Edmond Hamilton, and Bob Brown. Over a remarkable span stretching all the way to 2021, this intriguing character wove through some of DC's most beloved science-fiction anthology titles, from Tales of the Unexpected to Mystery in Space, the kind of wonderfully strange corners of the DC universe where anything could happen. Cryll keeps genuinely stellar company, sharing pages with the likes of Space Ranger, Rick Starr, Myra Mason, and even Green Lantern and The Flash, which speaks to a presence that touched both the cosmic and the heroic heart of DC's Silver Age. With 49 appearances across six decades and a collector-recognized key issue to their name, Cryll is exactly the sort of deep-cut discovery that reminds you why Silver Age DC is such endlessly rewarding territory to explore.