No, there is not a red Kryptonite. Kryptonite is a radioactive substance that is most commonly known for its detrimental effects on the fictional superhero Superman. Among the various forms of Kryptonite, none of them are colored red.
Kryptonite is often depicted as a green rock, or sometimes even as a variety of other colors like blue, white, yellow and red-orange. The name Kryptonite was first coined by Superman writers Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1940, and the color green associated with the substance was established in the first season of the Superman television series in the 1950s.
In comics and other media, red and pink versions of the substance have been used as plot points, however, these versions are not actually considered to be Kryptonite. They merely appear to be made of Kryptonite, or have similar powers.
What colors of Kryptonite are there?
Although some are fictional or come from non-canon sources. The most commonly known color of Kryptonite is the classic green, which first appeared in the classic Superman comics and was the inspiration for the 2006 film.
Other colors include red, white, gold, pink, blue, orange, black, and indigo. Red Kryptonite is a fictional and non-canon variant of the mineral that is said to cause unusual physical and behavioral changes in Superman, such as splitting him into two separate individuals.
White Kryptonite is poisonous to all forms of plant life, whereas gold Kryptonite has the same effects as a nullifying element, neutralizing all of Superman’s abilities. Pink Kryptonite takes away Superman’s powers but also turns him into an “imperfect” version of himself, while blue Kryptonite weakens those characters with similar powers to that of Superman.
Orange Kryptonite is said to have reversed Superman’s aging and black Kryptonite has the power to split one Superman into two separate people. Lastly, indigo Kryptonite is actually a man-made crystal which has the same properties as green Kryptonite, only it is far deadlier.
What is black Kryptonite?
Black Kryptonite is a fictional form of Kryptonite that appears in the DC Comics universe. It was first introduced in the 2006 comic book story arc Superman/Batman #34. Unlike the more commonly-referenced Green Kryptonite, which drastically reduces Superman’s strength and can potentially be lethal, Black Kryptonite affects other Kryptonians in different ways, such as temporarily transforming them into alternate versions of themselves.
In the Superman/Batman story arc, Superman and Batman come into contact with the mysterious Black Kryptonite, which splits Superman into his heroic and evil alter egos. The effect of Black Kryptonite is that it can neutralize or separate any Kryptonian, allowing the two versions of Superman to exist separately.
While the two versions of Superman come back together in the end of the story, Black Kryptonite still remains a mysterious entity with potentially dangerous, unknown properties.
Why is Supergirl immune to Kryptonite?
Supergirl is immune to the effects of Kryptonite because of her natural abilities. As a Kryptonian, Supergirl has a heightened vulnerability to the radiation of Kryptonite and other items of a similar nature.
This is because her cells are enhanced from her Atlantean heritage and she has the ability to absorb and dissipate radiation from the material. Additionally, she has the ability to draw energy from sources other than the sun, allowing her to resist the negative effects that Kryptonite exposure has on Kryptonians.
This means that although Kryptonite is dangerous to most Kryptonians, it is not nearly as effective in affecting Supergirl.