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Toto, also known as Titano, is a supporting antagonist in the DC Comics universe, serving as a supporting antagonist in the Superman franchise. He is a Monkey genetically made to grow to an incredible size and is a Government test subject exposed to cruel experiments by Dr. Tom Moyers.
Titano first appeared in Superman #127 (February 1959). Originally named Toto, he was dubbed "one of the world's most intelligent apes". Rocketed into space, he and his ship were bombarded with radiation, which changed him into a giant ape with incredible strength and the ability to emit beams of Kryptonite radiation from his eyes. This made the ape a difficult menace for Superman to face.
Post-Crisis[]
Titano was originally a normal baby chimpanzee used in cruel scientific experiments for the U.S. government. This lab is headed by Dr. Thomas Moyers, an irresponsible man who caused the creation of Rampage, the super-strong alter-ego of Dr. Kitty Faulkner. This scientist is not associated with Moyer's Titano project. The chimpanzee gains his name from a mean-spirited joke by the other staffers.
A brief visit by Lois Lane to the government laboratories ended soon after Titano tried to escape his tormentors by leaping into Lane's arms. An accident caused the ape to gain super-strength and grow to enormous proportions. Attempting to kill Dr. Thomas Moyers, whom he saw as his tormentor, Titano was stopped by and engaged in a battle with Superman. The presence of Lane causes Titano to calm down, as he considered her a friend. Moyers used his equipment to reverse the transformation. The reversal is too much for the chimpanzee, who dies in Lane's arms. Lois later wrote the Daily Planet article "Tears for Titano" in honor of the animal.
The New 52[]
In the Post-Flashpoint timeline, Titano was only slightly bigger than a regular gorilla rather than the giant of earlier versions, and was now an albino. He also was given a new origin in which he was a genetic mutation created by a deranged biophysicist. Titano is later shown on life support in a Metropolis laboratory and killed by a creature appearing to be Superman.
Titano was again redesigned by the creative team of Geoff Johns and John Romita Jr. This version is a giant chimpanzee robot with green-glowing inside parts, alluding to a Kryptonite origin.
Dawn of DC[]
In a dimly lit hideout,Mallah convened with his formidable allies—Silverback, Ultra-Humanite, Jackanapes, and Titano—after hearing the news that Gorilla Grodd had been locked away. Seizing the opportunity, Mallah declared his intention to become the new leader of the group, outlining his first plan to take control of Blüdhaven. His confidence radiated as he laid out his vision for domination.
Sam bravely stepped in, attempting to thwart Mallah’s ambitions. But it turned out to be a trap; Mallah had anticipated their approach. He commanded his allies to eliminate the intruders, but to his shock, they hesitated. The presence of all the caged monkeys and severed limbs weighed heavily on them, and they recognized that Mallah’s actions violated their fundamental code: no ape or monkey should be harmed.
All In[]
Grood used his mind control powers on Titano to get Superman. Eventually, he was freed from Grodd's control and was taken to treatment, while he was in custody.
Other versions[]
Bizarro World[]
On Bizarro World, there is a Bizarro version of Titano who shoots blue kryptonite beams instead of green. In need of a suitable opponent for Bizarro-Lois Lane after she defeated Bizarro-Lana Lang, Bizarro created Bizarro-Titano through the imperfect duplicator ray and the time scope on Titano. Bizarro-Titano entered the wrestling ring with Bizarro-Lois Lane. He wins the fight by leaving the ring to go eat some coconuts that he saw earlier.
DC One Million[]
In DC Comics' DC One Million setting, Titano One Million is the Superman-like defender of the Gorilla Galaxy, a direct descendant of Solovar.
Earth-53[]
In the Dark Nights: Metal series, Titano is the Superman-analogue of Earth-53, a newly revealed DC Multiverse world analogous to the Gorilla Galaxy, along with a lemur Atom, Atlantean Sea Ape, and Batape.
JLA: Earth 2[]
An antimatter version of Titano, appeared near the end of Grant Morrison's JLA: Earth 2. This version is actually a genetic experiment conducted by Brainiac and Ultraman (Subject 773, "Ultra-Titanus") freed by Brainiac and fires Anti-Kryptonite beams at Superman. Being an opposite version of Titano, the beams make Superman stronger. He is later caught by the Green Lantern.
Other Media[]
Titano in Superman (1988)
The New Adventures of Superman[]
A 1967 episode "The Chimp Who Made it Big" of The New Adventures of Superman was another version of the Titano story. This was done at the instigation of Superman editor Mort Weisinger, who served as story consultant for the animated series. A collision of a Kryptonite meteor and a uranium asteroid crash near the capsule Toto was in causes it to lose control. Superman saves the capsule and brings it down to Earth. When Lois Lane reports at the rocket base, Toto bursts from the capsule and transforms into Titano.
He grabs Lois Lane and Superman tries to stop him but is hit by the giant ape's Kryptonite eye beams. When the military fires missiles at Titano, Superman protects him from the attack. Titano then escapes with Lois Lane while Superman pursues them. He makes a shield of lead and then knocks out Titano. A headline in the Daily Planet newspaper states that the Kryptonite's effects on Titano wore off and he was restored to his normal size. A clip from this episode was broadcast in the first test episode of Sesame Street.
Superman (1988)[]
Although not appearing in the 1988 animated series Superman, a large ape (presumably Titano) is seen in the opening credits scaling the side of the Daily Planet, in front of Clark Kent, Perry White, Jimmy Olsen, and Lois Lane, before Clark changes into Superman and pulls him off the building.
A different version of Titano, conceptually very similar to the original Titano from the Silver Age, appeared in the Superman: The Animated Series episode "Monkey Fun", with his vocal effects done by Frank Welker.
Young Justice[]
Young Justice has a slight nod to the character in "Performance", where a poster at Haly's Circus advertises an elephant named Titano.
Justice League Action[]
Titano appears in Justice League Action. In the episode "Harley Goes Ape", he was tended to by Dr. Harleen Quinzel before she worked at Arkham Asylum. Titano's history of being launched into outer space and coming in contact with a Kryptonite meteor is still intact. Placing a special helmet on Titano, Gorilla Grodd takes control of Titano and fights Superman in Metropolis. When Harley Quinn recognizes Titano, she helps Stargirl free Titano who then throws Gorilla Grodd into the direction of a police van. Titano then grabs Harley Quinn and climbs the Daily Planet until Stargirl calms Titano down.
Superman & Lois[]
A holographic program in Superman's Fortress of Solitude of Titano appeared in the Superman & Lois episode "Closer".
Trivia[]
Titano is a homage of the famous fictional giant ape King Kong.
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