Discover the complete list of 75 superheroes that start with the letter “B,” featuring characters from major comic book publishers like Marvel, DC, Image Comics, and prominent independent creators. These heroes range from iconic figures such as Batman and Black Panther to unique and lesser-known champions like B’dg and The Bounce. Many of these characters share interesting traits, such as expert combat skills, superhuman strength, or mystical powers, highlighting the rich diversity and creativity found in the world of superheroes beginning with “B.”
Explore this carefully compiled table to find key information about each superhero’s origins, powers, and stories.
Publisher This column shows the company or imprint that created or published the superhero, such as Marvel Comics, DC Comics, or Image Comics. Knowing the publisher helps you place the hero in their comic universe.
First Appearance Here you find the comic book issue and date when the character first appeared. This detail helps track a hero’s history and age in the comic world.
Powers This section lists the main abilities or skills that the superhero possesses, whether it’s super strength, flight, magic, or special gadgets. It tells you what makes each hero unique.
Description Get a short summary of the superhero’s background, personality, and role in their stories. This helps you understand who they are beyond their powers and where they fit in the wider comic book universe.
Superheroes that start with B
Superheroes | publisher | first appearance | powers |
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Badrock | Image Comics | Youngblood #1 (April 1992) | Superhuman strength, durability, rock-like skin, regenerative healing |
Ballistic | Image Comics | Cyberforce #1 (October 1992) | Expert markswoman, enhanced agility, cybernetic arm |
Banshee | Marvel Comics | Uncanny X-Men #28 (January 1967) | Sonic scream, flight, enhanced hearing |
Barb Wire | Dark Horse Comics | Barb Wire #1 (November 1994) | Skilled combatant, markswoman, tactician |
Baron Zemo | Marvel Comics | Captain America #168 (December 1973) | Master strategist, expert swordsman, combatant, scientific genius |
Bat-Mite | DC Comics | Detective Comics #267 (May 1959) | Fifth-dimensional imp powers, reality manipulation |
Batgirl | DC Comics | Detective Comics #359 (January 1967) | Expert martial artist, acrobat, detective, computer genius |
Batman | DC Comics | Detective Comics #27 (May 1939) | Master detective, peak human physicality, vast wealth, advanced technology |
Battle Beast | Image Comics | Invincible #19 (February 2005) | Superhuman strength, durability, intergalactic combatant |
Battle Pope | Image Comics | Battle Pope #1 (November 2000) | Superhuman strength, divine power, unwavering faith |
Batwing | DC Comics | Batman Incorporated #5 (May 2011) | Advanced combat suit, flight, tech-based weaponry |
Batwoman | DC Comics | Detective Comics #233 (July 1956) | Expert combatant, detective, martial artist, vast wealth |
B‘dg | DC Comics | Green Lantern Corps: Edge of Oblivion #1 (March 2016) | Willpower energy constructs, flight, Lantern ring abilities |
Beast | Marvel Comics | X-Men #1 (September 1963) | Superhuman strength, agility, reflexes, genius intellect |
Beast Boy | DC Comics | The Doom Patrol #99 (November 1965) | Animal shapeshifting |
Beta Ray Bill | Marvel Comics | Thor #337 (November 1983) | Superhuman strength, durability, flight, Mjolnir-like hammer (Stormbreaker) |
Big Barda | DC Comics | Mister Miracle #4 (October 1971) | Superhuman strength, durability, invulnerability, experienced combatant |
Big Bertha | Marvel Comics | West Coast Avengers #46 (July 1989) | Mass manipulation, superhuman strength, durability |
Bishop | Marvel Comics | Uncanny X-Men #282 (November 1991) | Energy absorption and redirection, superhuman strength, durability |
Bizarro | DC Comics | Superboy #68 (October 1958) | Inverse versions of Superman’s powers (e.g., Bizarro vision: freeze vision, heat breath) |
Black Adam | DC Comics | The Marvel Family #1 (December 1945) | Shazam powers (flight, super-strength, magic, lightning manipulation) |
Black Alice | DC Comics | Birds of Prey #76 (January 2005) | Magic absorption and replication |
The Black Bat | DC Comics | National Comics #42 (November 1944) | Skilled combatant, detective, enhanced senses |
The Black Beetle | Dark Horse Comics | The Black Beetle #0 (December 2012) | Skilled combatant, detective, advanced technology, flight |
Black Bolt | Marvel Comics | Fantastic Four #45 (December 1965) | Destructive voice, superhuman strength, flight, energy manipulation |
Black Canary | DC Comics | Flash Comics #86 (August 1947) | Canary Cry (sonic scream), expert martial artist |
Black Cat | Marvel Comics | The Amazing Spider-Man #194 (July 1979) | Bad luck powers (subconsciously affects probability), acrobat, thief |
Black Condor | DC Comics | Crack Comics #1 (May 1940) | Flight, superhuman strength |
Black Crow | Marvel Comics | Captain America #292 (April 1984) | Mystical powers, enhanced senses, spirit communication, flight |
Black Hood | Archie Comics | Top-Notch Comics #9 (October 1940) | Expert combatant, detective |
Black Kaiser | Image Comics | Black Kaiser #1 (November 2023) | Master assassin, strategist, combat expert |
Black Knight | Marvel Comics | Black Knight Comics #1 (May 1955) | Expert swordsman, combatant, possesses the Ebony Blade (magic sword) |
Black Lightning | DC Comics | Black Lightning #1 (April 1977) | Electrokinesis, force field generation, master combatant |
Black Orchid | DC Comics | Adventure Comics #428 (July 1973) | Flight, illusion casting, shapeshifting, superhuman strength |
Black Panther | Marvel Comics | Fantastic Four #52 (July 1966) | Enhanced senses, strength, agility, vibranium suit |
Black Spider | DC Comics | Detective Comics #463 (September 1976) | Expert martial artist, acrobat, use of specialized weaponry |
Black Terror | Standard Comics | Exciting Comics #9 (January 1941) | Superhuman strength, invulnerability, flight |
Black Widow | Marvel Comics | Tales of Suspense #52 (April 1964) | Master spy, martial artist, tactician, espionage expert |
Blackhawk | DC Comics | Military Comics #1 (August 1941) | Expert pilot, combatant, tactician |
Blade | Marvel Comics | Tomb of Dracula #10 (July 1973) | Vampire physiology (strength, healing), immunity to sunlight, master swordsman |
The Blank | Image Comics | The Blank #1 (February 1993) | Skilled combatant, stealth, disguise |
Blink | Marvel Comics | Uncanny X-Men #317 (October 1994) | Teleportation (shattering objects), energy manipulation |
Bloodaxe | Marvel Comics | Thor #449 (July 1992) | Superhuman strength, durability, wielding the Bloodaxe (magic axe) |
Bloodhound | DC Comics | Flash Comics #107 (September 1949) | Enhanced smell, tracking, detective skills |
Bloodshot | Valiant Comics | Eternal Warrior #4 (November 1992) | Nanite-infused bloodstream (healing, shapeshifting, tech interface) |
Bloodstrike | Image Comics | Bloodstrike #1 (April 1993) | Superhuman strength, healing factor, cybernetic enhancements |
Bloodwulf | Image Comics | Bloodwulf #1 (July 1995) | Superhuman strength, durability, regeneration, advanced weaponry |
Blue Beetle | DC Comics | Mystery Men Comics #1 (August 1939) | Various depending on incarnation: strength, flight, tech, scarab armor |
Blue Bolt | Marvel Comics | Blue Bolt Comics #1 (June 1940) | Electrokinesis, flight, superhuman strength |
Blue Devil | DC Comics | Blue Devil #1 (June 1984) | Superhuman strength, durability, trident (magic, flight) |
Blue Jay | Marvel Comics | Avengers #181 (March 1979) | Shrinking, flight (with wings) |
Blue Marvel | Marvel Comics | Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel #1 (November 2008) | Anti-matter manipulation, superhuman strength, flight, invulnerability |
Blue Shield | Marvel Comics | Marvel Premiere #28 (February 1976) | Force field generation, flight, superhuman strength |
Blue Streak | Marvel Comics | Captain America #217 (January 1978) | Super speed, electrified boots |
Blue Tracer | Quality Comics | National Comics #30 (January 1943) | Powered exoskeleton, enhanced strength, flight |
Bomb Queen | Image Comics | Bomb Queen #1 (March 2006) | Explosives expert, superhuman strength, enhanced durability |
Bombshell | Marvel Comics | Ultimate Spider-Man #2 (November 2011) | Explosive energy projection |
Boom-Boom | Marvel Comics | Secret Wars II #5 (November 1985) | Plasma bombs (concussive energy spheres) |
Booster Gold | DC Comics | Booster Gold #1 (February 1986) | Flight, force fields, energy blasts, future tech |
The Bounce | Image Comics | The Bounce #1 (May 2013) | Elasticity, shapeshifting, invulnerability, energy manipulation |
Box | Marvel Comics | Alpha Flight #1 (May 1983) | Powered armor suit (superhuman strength, flight) |
Brain Boy | Dark Horse Comics | Brain Boy #1 (July 1962) | Telepathy, telekinesis |
Brainiac 5 | DC Comics | Action Comics #276 (May 1961) | 12th-level intellect, super-genius |
Brawler | Image Comics | Savage Dragon #10 (October 1994) | Superhuman strength, durability, invulnerability |
Brit | Image Comics | Brit #1 (December 2003) | Invulnerability, superhuman strength, immortality |
Bronze Tiger | DC Comics | Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter #1 (May 1975) | Master martial artist, expert combatant |
Brother Voodoo | Marvel Comics | Strange Tales #169 (September 1973) | Voodoo magic, spirit possession, pyrokinesis, healing |
Bucky Barnes | Marvel Comics | Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941) | Master combatant, strategist, bionic arm (Winter Soldier identity) |
Bulleteer | DC Comics | Justice League of America #107 (September 2004) | Superhuman strength, durability, invulnerability |
Bulletgirl | Fawcett Comics | Master Comics #21 (December 1941) | Superhuman strength, durability, flight (by Bulletman) |
Bulletman | Fawcett Comics | Nickel Comics #1 (May 1940) | Superhuman strength, durability, flight |
Bulletproof | Image Comics | Invincible #14 (June 2004) | Invulnerability, energy projection, flight |
Bumblebee | DC Comics | Teen Titans #45 (December 1976) | Shrinking, flight, sonic blasts, enhanced strength in small form |
Burnout | Image Comics | Gen 13 #1 (March 1994) | Pyrokinesis, flight, heat manipulation |
Bushido | DC Comics | Outsiders #1 (August 2003) | Master swordsman, martial artist, honor code |