Destruction of Krypton

The destruction of Krypton refers to the event in which Krypton exploded into several small meteor fragments. These meteors came to be known as Kryptonite, which came in a variety of colors, although green was the most common variety.

The destruction of Krypton is famous to history for bringing Kal-El to Earth, who would eventually grow to become a superhero known to the world and beyond as Superman.

Through the Man of Steel, the culture and technology of Krypton is preserved, with much of it in his Fortress of Solitude. The destruction of Krypton brought the near-extinction of the Kryptonian race, but a few of them were preserved, such as the various criminals of the Phantom Zone, and Superman and Supergirl.