With 68 superheroes that start with the letter C, this list covers a wide range of characters from major comic book publishers like Marvel and DC, as well as notable independent creators. These heroes, from Cable to The Crow, showcase a variety of powers and backgrounds, reflecting the diversity and creativity within the superhero genre. Many of these characters are key figures in their universes, often serving as leaders, cosmic defenders, or skilled fighters with unique abilities.
Explore the complete table below to find detailed information on each superhero, organized for easy reference.
Publisher This column shows which comic book company or creator owns the character. It helps you know where the hero originally appeared and which universe they belong to.
First Appearance Here you will find the comic book issue or story where the superhero first appeared. This highlights the character’s origin and how long they have been part of comic book history.
Powers This column lists the main abilities or skills of each superhero. It gives a quick summary of what makes them unique or powerful, from super strength to energy control or advanced technology.
Description Read a brief overview of each character’s background, role, and significance within their stories. This helps you understand who they are and why they matter in their world.
Superheroes that start with C
| Superheroes | Publisher | First Appearance | Powers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable | Marvel Comics | New Mutants #87 (1990) | Telekinesis, telepathy, techno-organic virus, enhanced strength. |
| Cannonball | Marvel Comics | Marvel Graphic Novel #4: The New Mutants (1982) | Blast field generation, flight, superhuman durability. |
| Captain America (Bucky Barnes) | Marvel Comics | Captain America Comics #1 (1941) (as Bucky); Captain America #34 (2008) (as Captain America) | Peak human condition, master combatant, bionic arm, expert strategist. |
| Captain America (Isaiah Bradley) | Marvel Comics | Truth: Red, White & Blue #1 (2003) | Superhuman strength, speed, durability, healing factor. |
| Captain America (Sam Wilson) | Marvel Comics | Captain America: Sam Wilson #1 (2015) (as Captain America); Captain America #117 (1969) (as Falcon) | Flight via wings, avian telepathy, expert combatant, tactician, wields shield. |
| Captain America (Steve Rogers) | Marvel Comics | Captain America Comics #1 (1941) | Peak human physical condition, master tactician, expert combatant, vibranium shield. |
| Captain Atom | DC Comics | Space Adventures #42 (1960) (Charlton); Captain Atom #1 (1987) (DC) | Atomic energy manipulation, flight, energy blasts, invulnerability, absorption. |
| Captain Britain (Betsy Braddock) | Marvel Comics | Captain Britain #8 (1976) (as Betsy); Excalibur #9 (2020) (as Captain Britain) | Psionic powers (telepathy, telekinesis, psychic knife), flight, enhanced strength, agility. |
| Captain Britain (Brian Braddock) | Marvel Comics | Captain Britain Weekly #1 (1976) | Superhuman strength, speed, flight, durability, magic resistance via Amulet of Right. |
| Captain Canuck | Comely Comix | Captain Canuck #1 (1975) | Enhanced strength, agility, durability, expert combatant, cold resistance. |
| Captain Carter | Marvel Comics | Exiles Vol. 3 #3 (2018) (concept); What If…? (2021) (MCU design) | Peak human physical condition, master tactician, expert combatant, vibranium shield. |
| Captain Comet | DC Comics | Strange Adventures #9 (1951) | Telekinesis, telepathy, precognition, superhuman intellect, energy manipulation, flight. |
| Captain Flag | MLJ Comics (Archie Comics) | Blue Ribbon Comics #16 (1941) | Superhuman strength, flight (via glider), acrobatics, master combatant. |
| Captain Freedom | Rural Home Publishing | Captain Freedom #1 (1941) | Superhuman strength, flight, invulnerability (limited), expert combatant, master of disguise. |
| Captain Mar-Vell | Marvel Comics | Marvel Super-Heroes #12 (1967) | Superhuman strength, speed, flight, energy blasts, cosmic awareness. |
| Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) | DC Comics (formerly Fawcett Comics) | Whiz Comics #2 (1940) | Superhuman strength, speed, flight, durability, wisdom of Solomon, lightning manipulation. |
| Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers) | Marvel Comics | Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (1968) (as Carol Danvers); Captain Marvel #1 (2012) (as Captain Marvel) | Superhuman strength, speed, flight, energy absorption/projection, cosmic awareness, Binary form. |
| Captain Marvel (Genis-Vell) | Marvel Comics | Silver Surfer #51 (1991) (as Legacy); Captain Marvel Vol. 4 #1 (2000) (as Captain Marvel) | Cosmic awareness, energy manipulation, flight, superhuman attributes, “cosmic awareness” madness. |
| Captain Marvel (Monica Rambeau) | Marvel Comics | Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 (1982) | Energy form, flight, light speed, energy manipulation/absorption/projection, intangibility. |
| Captain Marvel (Phyla-Vell) | Marvel Comics | Captain Marvel Vol. 4 #16 (2003) | Superhuman strength, speed, flight, energy blasts, cosmic awareness, sword of boundlessness. |
| Captain Marvel Jr. | DC Comics (formerly Fawcett Comics) | Whiz Comics #25 (1941) | Superhuman strength, speed, flight, durability, derived from Captain Marvel’s power. |
| Captain Midnight | Fawcett Comics | Captain Midnight #1 (1942) | Skilled inventor, pilot, hand-to-hand combatant, utilizes advanced gadgets. |
| Captain Triumph | Quality Comics | Crack Comics #27 (1943) | Flight, superhuman strength, invulnerability, intangibility (as ghost), duplication. |
| Captain Ultra | Marvel Comics | Fantastic Four #177 (1976) | Superhuman strength, flight, invulnerability, heat vision, but with pyrokinesis aversion. |
| Captain Universe | Marvel Comics | Micronauts #8 (1979) | Cosmic awareness, energy manipulation, flight, superhuman attributes, manifests through hosts. |
| Cardiac | Marvel Comics | Amazing Spider-Man #344 (1991) | Superhuman strength, agility, energy manipulation (via vibranium mesh), advanced suit. |
| Cat-Man | DC Comics (formerly Holyoke Publishing) | Detective Comics #311 (1962) (DC); Holyoke One-Shot (1940s) (original) | Expert combatant, master thief, tracking, enhanced senses, clawed suit. |
| Catwoman | DC Comics | Batman #1 (1940) | Master thief, acrobatic, hand-to-hand combatant, expert in disguise. |
| Cave Carson | DC Comics | Brave and the Bold #31 (1960) | Expert caver, geologist, adventurer, uses a “Mighty Mole” vehicle. |
| Century | Marvel Comics | Force Works #1 (1994) | Superhuman strength, flight, energy blasts, psychic abilities, composite of 100 alien minds. |
| Cerebus the Aardvark | Aardvark-Vanaheim | Cerebus the Aardvark #1 (1977) | Skilled swordsman, political manipulation, cunning, enhanced durability. |
| Chamber | Marvel Comics | Generation X #1 (1994) | Psionic energy blasts from chest, telepathy, psychic resistance, self-sustenance. |
| Chameleon Boy | DC Comics | Action Comics #267 (1960) | Shapeshifting into any alien creature, limited by mass/intelligence. |
| Changeling | DC Comics | DC Comics Presents #26 (1980) (as Beast Boy); New Teen Titans #13 (1981) (as Changeling) | Shapeshifting into any animal, limited to green fur. |
| Chapel | Image Comics | Youngblood #1 (1992) | Expert combatant, enhanced strength/durability (via cybernetics), weapon master. |
| Chase | DC Comics | Chase #1 (1997) | Gadgets, advanced technology, expert investigator, detective skills, highly intelligent. |
| Cipher | Marvel Comics | New Mutants #46 (1986) | Universal linguistic aptitude, hyper-cognition for decoding, invisibility to technology. |
| Citizen Steel | DC Comics | Justice Society of America #1 (2007) | Superhuman strength, durability, invulnerability (steel-like skin). |
| Cloak | Marvel Comics | Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #64 (1982) | Teleportation, darkness manipulation, intangibility, drains life force. |
| The Clock | Quality Comics | Funny Pages Vol. 1 #6 (1936) | Master detective, combatant, disguises, gadgets, expert marksman. |
| Cloud 9 | Marvel Comics | Civil War: Front Line #5 (2006) | Flight, gaseous form, cloud manipulation. |
| Cogliostro | Image Comics | Spawn #1 (1992) | Immortal, magic, demonic knowledge, combat skills, often an advisor/mentor. |
| Colleen Wing | Marvel Comics | Marvel Premiere #19 (1974) | Master of martial arts, swordswoman, private investigator, skilled combatant. |
| Colossal Boy | DC Comics | Action Comics #242 (1958) | Size alteration to giant proportions (up to 25 feet). |
| Colossus | Marvel Comics | Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975) | Organic steel transformation, superhuman strength, durability, stamina. |
| Comet | DC Comics | Adventure Comics #292 (1962) | Flight, superhuman strength, invulnerability, equine form, prophetic vision. |
| The Comet | MLJ Comics (Archie Comics) | Pep Comics #1 (1940) | Flight, superhuman strength, invulnerability, disintegrating gaze. |
| Commander Steel | DC Comics | Steel, The Indestructible Man #1 (1978) | Superhuman strength, durability, invulnerability (steel-plated body), combatant. |
| Congorilla | DC Comics | Action Comics #191 (1954) | Immortality, superhuman strength, agility, enhanced senses, can swap bodies. |
| Constantine | DC Comics (Vertigo/Black Label imprint) | Swamp Thing #37 (1985) | Master of magic, demonologist, exorcist, con artist, high intellect. |
| Corsair | Marvel Comics | Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975) (cameo); X-Men #104 (1977) (full) | Expert pilot, marksman, combatant, leader, cybernetic eye. |
| Cosmic Boy | DC Comics | Action Comics #247 (1959) | Magnetism manipulation, force field generation. |
| Cosmic Ghost Rider | Marvel Comics | Thanos #13 (2017) | Cosmic power, Ghost Rider powers (penance stare, hellfire), space flight, highly skilled combatant. |
| Crazy Jane | DC Comics (Doom Patrol) | Doom Patrol Vol. 2 #19 (1989) | Multiple personalities, each with a different superpower (64 distinct powers). |
| The Creeper | DC Comics | Showcase #73 (1968) | Superhuman strength, agility, healing factor, enhanced senses, psychological warfare. |
| Crimebuster | DC Comics (formerly MLJ Comics) | Pep Comics #22 (1941) | Acrobatics, hand-to-hand combat, skilled detective, uses trained monkey. |
| Crimson Avenger | DC Comics | Detective Comics #20 (1938) | Master detective, combatant, uses a gas gun, expert marksman. |
| Crimson Commando | Marvel Comics | Uncanny X-Men #215 (1987) | Peak human strength, speed, durability (via cybernetics), expert combatant, weapon master. |
| Crimson Fox | DC Comics | Justice League Europe #1 (1989) | Pheromone manipulation, superhuman speed, agility, retractable claws. |
| The Crow | Image Comics (original comic); Caliber Comics | Caliber Presents #1 (1989) | Immortality (resurrection), superhuman strength, healing factor, invulnerability (linked to love). |
| Crusader | Marvel Comics | Thor #330 (1983) | Superhuman strength, invulnerability, flight, energy blasts (via armor), religious fanatic. |
| Crush | DC Comics | Teen Titans Special #1 (2018) | Superhuman strength, durability, healing factor, chain manipulation. |
| Crystal | Marvel Comics | Fantastic Four #45 (1965) | Elemental manipulation (earth, air, fire, water), telepathic bond with Lockjaw. |
| Cyblade | Image Comics | Cyberforce #1 (1992) | Cybernetic blades from arms, energy manipulation, enhanced agility/reflexes. |
| Cyborg | DC Comics | DC Comics Presents #26 (1980) | Cybernetic enhancements, superhuman strength, durability, advanced weaponry, technopathy. |
| Cyborg X | Image Comics | Youngblood #1 (1992) (as Bloodwolf); Youngblood #1 (1993) (as Cyborg X in Youngblood Strikefile) | Cybernetic enhancements, superhuman strength, various weapons, limited shapeshifting. |
| Cyclops | Marvel Comics | X-Men #1 (1963) | Optic energy blasts (concussive force), tactical genius, leadership. |
| Cypher | Marvel Comics | New Mutants #13 (1983) | Universal linguistic aptitude, cryptanalysis, pattern recognition, data interpretation. |
Descriptions
Cable
Nathan Summers, a powerful mutant from the future, battles a techno-organic virus while wielding vast telekinetic and telepathic abilities. A seasoned warrior and leader, Cable often fights alongside the X-Men, striving to prevent a grim future.
Cannonball
Sam Guthrie, a mutant, can propel himself at high speeds, encased in an impenetrable blast field. As a member of the New Mutants and X-Men, he is a reliable and good-hearted hero, known for his unwavering loyalty.
Captain America (Bucky Barnes)
Bucky Barnes, Steve Rogers’ WWII sidekick, later became the Winter Soldier before taking up the Captain America mantle. He is an expert in espionage and combat, possessing a bionic arm that grants him superhuman strength.
Captain America (Isaiah Bradley)
Isaiah Bradley was a secret Super-Soldier program test subject during WWII, predating Steve Rogers. He endured immense hardship, representing a hidden chapter in superhero history and inspiring future generations of heroes.
Captain America (Sam Wilson)
Sam Wilson, formerly the Falcon, took up the mantle of Captain America. He utilizes an advanced flight suit and telepathic link with birds to fight for justice, embodying strong leadership and a deep sense of morality.
Captain America (Steve Rogers)
Steve Rogers is the original Super-Soldier, transformed by a serum during WWII. Wielding his iconic vibranium shield, he represents freedom and justice, leading the Avengers. His unwavering moral compass and strategic genius make him an inspiring hero.
Captain Atom
Nathaniel Adam was subjected to a military experiment, turning him into a living atomic reactor. He can absorb and manipulate vast amounts of energy, granting him flight, energy projection, and near-invulnerability, often struggling with his immense power.
Captain Britain (Betsy Braddock)
Psylocke, Betsy Braddock, is a powerful mutant telepath who eventually took on her brother’s mantle of Captain Britain. She possesses a psychic katana and immense telepathic abilities, often serving as a key member of the X-Men and Excalibur.
Captain Britain (Brian Braddock)
Brian Braddock, empowered by Merlyn and the Amulet of Right, is the original Captain Britain. He protects the United Kingdom and serves as a guardian of the Multiverse, leading the Captain Britain Corps with vast strength and resilience.
Captain Canuck
Tom Evans, granted enhanced abilities by alien light, is Canada’s first patriotic superhero. Operating in a near-future 1993, he fights for justice with superhuman strength and agility, representing national ideals within a changing world.
Captain Carter
Peggy Carter from an alternate reality where she received the Super-Soldier Serum instead of Steve Rogers. She wields a vibranium shield, showcasing her tactical brilliance and combat prowess as a symbol of heroism in her world.
Captain Comet
Adam Blake was born a “mutation” with extraordinary mental powers. He possesses telekinesis, telepathy, and cosmic awareness, allowing him to fly and manipulate objects with his mind. He is considered the first true mutant in DC Comics.
Captain Flag
Tom Tyrone, a disabled young man, was granted flight and superhuman strength by a mystic and patriotic spirit. He fights crime as Captain Flag, often accompanied by his sidekick, Rusty, during World War II.
Captain Freedom
Daniel Brand, an American patriot, was given enhanced abilities and a special costume by a wizard. He fought Axis powers and criminals, often using his strength and disguise skills to uphold justice during World War II.
Captain Mar-Vell
A Kree warrior sent to Earth, Mar-Vell initially came as a spy but became a hero. He wields Nega-Bands, granting him cosmic powers like energy manipulation and flight, becoming Earth’s protector and a symbol of cosmic heroism.
Captain Marvel (Billy Batson)
By speaking “Shazam!”, young Billy Batson transforms into Captain Marvel. He possesses the powers of various mythological figures, including superhuman strength and the ability to summon lightning. He represents childlike innocence mixed with immense power.
Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers)
Carol Danvers gained her powers from a Kree device, becoming Ms. Marvel before taking on the Captain Marvel mantle. She is one of Earth’s mightiest heroes, capable of absorbing and projecting vast amounts of energy, with cosmic-level abilities.
Captain Marvel (Genis-Vell)
Son of the original Captain Mar-Vell, Genis-Vell inherited his father’s Nega-Bands and cosmic awareness. He struggled with mental instability due to his vast cosmic insights, but possessed incredible cosmic powers, including energy blasts and enhanced physicality.
Captain Marvel (Monica Rambeau)
Monica Rambeau was empowered by extra-dimensional energy, gaining the ability to transform into any form of energy within the electromagnetic spectrum. She can fly at light speed, become intangible, and project energy, making her a versatile and powerful hero.
Captain Marvel (Phyla-Vell)
Daughter of Mar-Vell, Phyla-Vell initially took on the Captain Marvel mantle before becoming Quasar and Martyr. She wields a powerful sword and possesses cosmic awareness, fighting to protect the universe alongside the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Captain Marvel Jr.
Freddy Freeman, injured by Captain Nazi, gains powers by saying “Captain Marvel!” and transforming into Captain Marvel Jr. He possesses similar powers to Captain Marvel but gains his strength from Billy Batson, making him a steadfast ally.
Captain Midnight
Jim Albright, a brilliant inventor and pilot, creates advanced gadgets and a flying suit to fight crime and espionage during World War II. He is a master of disguise and a cunning strategist, representing scientific heroism.
Captain Triumph
Lance Gallant gained powers when his deceased twin brother, Michael, merged with him as a ghost. He can summon Michael to fight alongside him, granting shared superhuman abilities and flight, making him a unique dual hero.
Captain Ultra
Griffin Gogol developed superhuman powers after inhaling an alien gas, but is severely limited by a phobia of fire. Despite his vast strength, flight, and invulnerability, his fear often prevents him from fully utilizing his abilities.
Captain Universe
The Uni-Power is a sentient cosmic force that chooses a mortal host in times of crisis, granting them the powers of Captain Universe. Each host gains superhuman abilities, cosmic awareness, and energy manipulation to protect life.
Cardiac
Dr. Elias Wirtham uses a vibranium-powered prosthetic device to fight corporate corruption. He possesses superhuman strength and agility, channeling energy through his suit, acting as a vigilante who targets unethical businesses, sometimes clashing with Spider-Man.
Cat-Man
Thomas Blake, a former master thief, modeled himself after a cat. He is an agile and skilled fighter with enhanced senses, often operating in the grey areas of morality, having been both a villain and an anti-hero.
Catwoman
Selina Kyle, alias Catwoman, is a notorious Gotham City burglar. Known for her cunning, agility, and complex relationship with Batman, she often walks the line between hero and villain. Her signature whip and cat-like reflexes make her a formidable opponent.
Cave Carson
Rip Hunter’s contemporary, Cave Carson is an intrepid adventurer and underground explorer. He pilots his specialized digging vehicle, the “Mighty Mole,” to uncover mysteries and hidden worlds beneath the Earth’s surface, often encountering strange creatures.
Century
A composite being of 100 alien minds, Century possesses vast knowledge, superhuman strength, flight, and energy projection. He was created to stop the villain Kkallakku and often struggles with his multiple personalities while seeking a unified purpose.
Cerebus the Aardvark
Cerebus is an anthropomorphic aardvark mercenary turned Pope, then Prime Minister. Known for his grumpy demeanor and cynical outlook, he navigates a complex fantasy world filled with political intrigue, satire, and philosophical musings, wielding a sword.
Chamber
Jonothon Starsmore, a mutant, has a gaping hole in his chest that emits raw psionic energy. This power allows him to project concussive blasts and gives him telepathy. He cannot speak or eat normally, struggling with his disfigurement.
Chameleon Boy
Reep Daggle, from the planet Durla, is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. He possesses the ability to shapeshift into any alien creature he has seen, mimicking their abilities, often useful for infiltration.
Changeling
Garfield Logan, formerly Beast Boy, can transform into any animal, albeit always with green fur. He’s a lighthearted and compassionate member of the Teen Titans, using his versatile powers and humor to help his friends.
Chapel
Bruce Stinson, aka Chapel, is a former Navy SEAL and member of Youngblood. Known for his brutal efficiency and skull facepaint, he is a master of weapons and hand-to-hand combat, often portrayed as a morally ambiguous anti-hero.
Chase
Cameron Chase is a Department of Extranormal Operations (DEO) agent who hunts down rogue metahumans. She possesses no inherent powers but relies on her keen intellect, detective skills, and advanced technology to track and neutralize superhuman threats.
Cipher
Alisa Tager, a mutant, can understand and decode any form of communication, including alien languages, computer code, and body language. She also has an unusual ability to be invisible to technological detection, making her an excellent spy.
Citizen Steel
Nathan Heywood, grandson of Commander Steel, has metallic skin and immense superhuman strength and durability. He joined the Justice Society of America, often struggling with the physical and emotional burdens of his transformation.
Cloak
Tyrone Johnson can access the Darkforce Dimension, allowing him to teleport, create fields of absolute darkness, and become intangible. He often works with Dagger, who provides light and helps him control his hunger for light/life force.
The Clock
Brian O’Brien, the Clock, is considered one of the first masked heroes in comics. He uses disguises, gadgets, and his sharp intellect to fight crime, leaving a calling card of a clock to mark his presence.
Cloud 9
Abigail Brand’s niece, Cloud 9, can transform her body into a sentient, controllable gas cloud, allowing her to fly and manipulate weather phenomena. She was a trainee at Camp Hammond and joined the Initiative.
Cogliostro
Cogliostro is an ancient, immortal demon who frequently acts as a mentor or antagonist to Spawn. He possesses vast knowledge of Hell and magic, often manipulating events from behind the scenes with his cunning and experience.
Colleen Wing
A formidable martial artist and K’un-Lun trained swordswoman, Colleen Wing is often seen alongside her partner Misty Knight as the Daughters of the Dragon. She runs a private investigation agency and is a close ally of Iron Fist.
Colossal Boy
Gim Allon, from the planet Earth, is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. He possesses the ability to grow to immense size, granting him superhuman strength and durability commensurate with his expanded form.
Colossus
Piotr Rasputin, a gentle Russian mutant, can transform his body into organic steel, granting him immense superhuman strength, durability, and resilience. He is a key member of the X-Men, known for his unwavering loyalty and kind heart.
Comet
An alien centaur, Comet was transformed into a horse and then given the power to become a human-centaur hybrid. He possesses flight, superhuman strength, and prophetic visions, often serving as Supergirl’s magical pet and ally.
The Comet
John Dickering gained powers from a strange gas, allowing him to fly, possess superhuman strength, and disintegrate objects with his gaze. He was one of the first flying superheroes, but his powers eventually killed him.
Commander Steel
Hank Heywood, a biological scientist, underwent a procedure that reinforced his body with steel plates, granting him superhuman strength and durability. He fought crime during World War II and later led the Justice League.
Congorilla
William Everett, granted immortality by a magical ring, can transfer his consciousness into a golden gorilla statue, gaining its immense strength and agility. He is an adventurer who often fights alongside other animal-themed heroes.
Constantine
John Constantine is a cynical, chain-smoking British occult detective. Despite his rough exterior and morally ambiguous methods, he often fights supernatural threats, using his knowledge of magic and quick wit to outsmart demons and angels alike.
Corsair
Christopher Summers, Cyclops’ father, is the leader of the Starjammers, a band of space pirates. He is a skilled pilot, marksman, and strategist, driven by a desire for freedom and adventure across the galaxy.
Cosmic Boy
Rokk Krinn, from the planet Braal, is a founding member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. He possesses the power of magnetism, allowing him to manipulate metal, generate magnetic force fields, and fly using magnetic propulsion.
Cosmic Ghost Rider
Frank Castle, an alternate future Punisher, became Ghost Rider, then Herald of Galactus, and finally bonded with the Spirit of Vengeance. He possesses immense cosmic power, hellfire abilities, and a warped sense of justice.
Crazy Jane
Kay Challis, a woman with 64 distinct personalities, each manifesting a unique superpower. As a member of the Doom Patrol, she is a complex and unpredictable hero whose immense power is tempered by her severe psychological trauma.
The Creeper
Jack Ryder, a TV talk show host, transforms into the bizarre, laughing Creeper. He possesses superhuman strength, agility, and a healing factor, using his unsettling appearance and maniacal laugh to instill fear in criminals.
Crimebuster
Frankie Thomas, a young boy, becomes Crimebuster with his pet monkey, Squeeks. He uses his athleticism and detective skills to fight crime, inspired by his father’s murder, often solving mysteries others cannot.
Crimson Avenger
Lee Travis, the Crimson Avenger, is one of DC’s earliest masked heroes, predating Batman. He uses a gas gun, is a skilled detective, and a master of disguise, fighting crime in a fedora and trench coat.
Crimson Commando
Frank Bohannan, a former Vietnam War veteran, was given cybernetic enhancements, granting him peak human physical abilities. He is a skilled combatant and marksman, often working with the Freedom Force, a government-sponsored mutant team.
Crimson Fox
Vivian and Constance D’Aramis are twin sisters who share the identity of Crimson Fox. They possess pheromones that induce desire or fear, superhuman speed, agility, and razor-sharp claws, acting as French superheroes and members of Justice League Europe.
The Crow
Eric Draven is resurrected by a mystical crow to exact revenge on his murderers. He possesses superhuman strength, an accelerated healing factor, and is virtually invulnerable, but his powers are tied to his grief and love.
Crusader
Arthur Blackwood, a religious fanatic, gains powers from a mystical sword and armor. He believes he is a divine agent, possessing superhuman strength, flight, and energy blasts, often clashing with heroes like Thor.
Crush
Xiomara Rojas, daughter of Lobo, is a powerful and volatile member of the Teen Titans. She possesses immense superhuman strength, durability, and a regenerative healing factor, often wielding a powerful chain in combat.
Crystal
An Inhuman royal, Crystal can psionically control the four classical elements: earth, air, fire, and water. She is a powerful and versatile elementalist, often allied with the Fantastic Four and Avengers, and has a loyal dog, Lockjaw.
Cyblade
Dominique Thiebaut, a member of Cyberforce, possesses retractable cybernetic blades within her forearms. She can project energy from these blades and has enhanced agility and reflexes, making her a formidable close-quarters combatant.
Cyborg
Victor Stone, a star athlete, was severely injured and rebuilt with advanced cybernetics. He possesses superhuman strength, durability, integrated weaponry (like a sonic cannon), and the ability to interface with technology, serving as a prominent member of the Justice League.
Cyborg X
Baron Zeitgeist, a German super-soldier, was heavily cybernetically augmented. He possesses superhuman strength, integrated weaponry, and the ability to change his form slightly, making him a formidable and often villainous opponent for Youngblood.
Cyclops
Scott Summers, the first X-Man, emits powerful concussive force beams from his eyes, which he controls with a ruby quartz visor. He is a brilliant strategist and a natural leader, often serving as the field commander of the X-Men.
Cypher
Douglas Ramsey, a mutant, possesses the unparalleled ability to understand, translate, and interpret any language, whether spoken, written, or even non-verbal communication like body language or computer code. He is a genius in deciphering patterns and data.