What are the different types of Kryptonite?
Post-Crisis (current comics) the main form of Kryptonite, usually refered to just as “Kryptonite”, is green and has similar effects on Kryptonians as pre-Crisis Green K. While it has no immediate effect on Terrans or other races, prolonged exposure has resulted in cancer due to radiation. Though the radiation from Kryptonite is harmful to all life, it is especially harmful to Kryptonians (notably Superman). Green Kryptonite radiation rapidly fills Superman’s cells and drives out the solar energy stored therein. Prolonged exposure to green Kryptonite would be fatal to Superman. Mr. Mxyzptlk created a chunk of red Kryptonite, which effectively removed Superman’s powers for a time. Batman also created a red Kryptonite variety that makes Kryptonian’s skin transparent, while not effecting humans. This caused Superman’s powers to increase to the point where he couldn’t control them due to the unfiltered rays of our yellow sun going straight into him. Ra’s Al Ghul duplicated this in the “Towe
