With 41 superheroes that start with the letter F, this list offers a broad look at characters from across comic book history and publishers. From early Golden Age heroes like Fantom of the Fair to modern mutants like Franklin Richards, these characters come with a range of powers and stories. Notice how many have abilities related to fire, flight, or energy manipulation, showing popular themes tied to the letter F.
Explore the complete table below to discover key facts about each superhero.
Publisher This column shows the comic book publisher that created the character. It helps you identify whether the hero belongs to major universes like Marvel or DC, or comes from independent or classic Golden Age publishers.
First Appearance This column lists the comic book, issue, and year where the superhero first appeared. It gives insight into the character’s age and legacy within comic book history.
Powers Here you find a brief description of the superhero’s main abilities. This helps you understand what makes each character unique or powerful in their stories.
Description This section provides a short overview of the hero’s background, personality, or notable traits. It offers context about their role in their respective universes and what sets them apart.
Superheroes that start with F
| Superheroes | Publisher | First Appearance | Powers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith | Valiant Comics | Harbinger #1 (1992) | Flight, telekinesis, psionic abilities |
| Falcon | Marvel Comics | Captain America #117 (1969) | Flight (via winged suit), telepathic link with birds, skilled combatant |
| Fantom of the Fair | Centaur Publications | Amazing-Man Comics #7 (1940) | Super strength, invulnerability, flight |
| Fantomah | Fiction House | Jungle Comics #2 (1940) | Flight, super strength, shape-shifting (skull-face), mystical abilities |
| Fantomex | Marvel Comics | New X-Men #129 (2002) | Superhuman agility, misdirection, external nervous system (E.V.A.), healing factor |
| Fearless Flint | Rural Home Publishing | Cat-Man Comics #1 (1941) | Super strength, invulnerability, flight |
| Feral | Marvel Comics | New Mutants #99 (1991) | Superhuman agility/strength/senses, razor claws, healing factor |
| Ferrin Colos | Marvel Comics | Incredible Hulk #246 (1980) | Energy manipulation, cosmic awareness, superhuman attributes |
| Finesse | Marvel Comics | Avengers Academy #1 (2010) | Photographic reflexes, mimicry of skills |
| Fire | DC Comics | Super Friends #25 (1979) | Pyrokinesis, flight, intangibility |
| Firebird | Marvel Comics | Incredible Hulk #265 (1981) | Pyrokinesis, flight, resurrection, superhuman durability |
| Firebrand | DC Comics | Police Comics #1 (1941) | Control of fire, skilled combatant, acrobat |
| Firehawk | DC Comics | Fury of Firestorm #1 (1982) | Flight, energy blasts, molecular restructuring, atomic manipulation |
| Fire Lad | DC Comics | Adventure Comics #306 (1963) | Pyrokinesis, heat generation |
| Firelord | Marvel Comics | Thor #225 (1974) | Cosmic energy manipulation, flight, superhuman strength/durability, pyrokinesis |
| Firestar | Marvel Comics | Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) | Microwave energy generation, flight, heat manipulation |
| Firestorm | DC Comics | Firestorm, the Nuclear Man #1 (1978) | Flight, molecular restructuring, energy absorption/projection, intangibility |
| Fixx | Marvel Comics | X-Factor #1 (1991) | Telepathy, psionic suggestion, mental manipulation |
| Flag | MLJ (Archie Comics) | Zip Comics #1 (1940) | Super strength, flight (via cape), patriotic inspiration |
| Flamebird | DC Comics | Adventure Comics #369 (1968) | Skilled acrobat, detective, trained combatant, Batarangs |
| Flaming Carrot | Dark Horse Comics | Flaming Carrot Comics #1 (1979) | None (parody), skilled combatant, unpredictable tactics |
| Flash | DC Comics | Showcase #4 (1956) | Super-speed, accelerated healing, vibratory abilities, time travel |
| Flash Gordon | King Features Syndicate | Flash Gordon Sunday Comic Strip (1934) | Skilled athlete, pilot, combatant, natural leader |
| Flatman | Marvel Comics | West Coast Avengers Annual #2 (1987) | Elasticity, able to flatten self, two-dimensional movement (effectively) |
| Flinch | DC Comics (Vertigo Imprint) | Flinch #1 (1999) | N/A (Anthology Series) |
| Flint | Marvel Comics | Inhuman #1 (2014) | Geokinesis, rock manipulation, superhuman durability, flight (via rock platform) |
| Fluidman | Centaur Publications | Amazing-Man Comics #22 (1941) | Superhuman strength, elasticity, shape-shifting (into liquid form) |
| Flying Fox | DC Comics (WildStorm imprint) | Planetary #1 (1999) | Flight, martial arts, detective skills |
| Forbush Man | Marvel Comics | Not Brand Echh #5 (1967) | None (parody), “super-stupidity,” fourth-wall awareness |
| Forge | Marvel Comics | Uncanny X-Men #184 (1984) | Super-genius inventor (mutant ability), magic user, skilled combatant |
| Forgotten One | Marvel Comics | Eternals #13 (1977) | Superhuman strength/durability/speed, near-immortality, cosmic energy manipulation |
| Franklin Richards | Marvel Comics | Fantastic Four Annual #6 (1968) | Reality warping, cosmic energy manipulation, psionics, Omega-level mutant |
| Free Spirit | Marvel Comics | Captain America #431 (1994) | Superhuman agility, strength, stamina, skilled combatant |
| Freefall | Image Comics | Gen 13 #1 (1994) | Gravitic manipulation (flight, levitation, zero-gravity fields) |
| Frostbite | Marvel Comics | Marvel Comics Presents #4 (1988) | Cryokinesis, generation of ice and cold |
| Funny Face | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Furia | Marvel Comics | Eternals #18 (1978) | Superhuman strength, durability, cosmic energy manipulation |
| Fury | Marvel Comics | Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #1 (1963) | Expert strategist, master combatant, longevity (due to Infinity Formula) |
| Fusion | DC Comics | Superboy #14 (1995) | Energy projection, flight, matter manipulation |
| Future Boy | DC Comics | Action Comics #286 (1962) | Precognition (limited), flight (via Legion flight ring), advanced technology |
| Futureman | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Descriptions
Faith
Faith Herbert, also known as Zephyr, is a psiot with the power of flight and telekinesis. A truly optimistic and kind-hearted hero, she battles evil while inspiring others with her cheerful demeanor. She’s a prominent member of the Harbinger team.
Falcon
Sam Wilson, the Falcon, is a highly skilled combatant and close ally of Captain America. Equipped with advanced flight technology and a unique empathic connection to birds, he’s a prominent Avenger who has also taken up the mantle of Captain America.
Fantom of the Fair
An early Golden Age superhero, the Fantom of the Fair was originally a ghost who protected the 1939 New York World’s Fair. He gained his superhuman abilities after drinking a special elixir, using his powers for justice.
Fantomah
Fantomah, Mystery Woman of the Jungle, is one of the very first female superheroes. An immortal protector of the jungle, she transforms into a terrifying skull-faced entity when confronting injustice, wielding formidable mystical powers against evildoers.
Fantomex
A mutant created in The World, Fantomex is a highly skilled thief and assassin. He possesses an external nervous system, E.V.A., which functions as a sentient flying disc, and uses powers of misdirection to confuse opponents.
Fearless Flint
Fearless Flint is a Golden Age hero who gained his powers from a radioactive meteorite. Originally a caveman frozen in ice, he was revived in the modern era and uses his incredible strength and near invulnerability to fight crime.
Feral
Maria Callasantos, also known as Feral, is a mutant with feline-like abilities. She possesses enhanced senses, razor-sharp claws, and a healing factor. A member of X-Force and later the Morlocks, she has a wild and aggressive nature.
Ferrin Colos
Ferrin Colos is a Rigellian Recorder, an android tasked with observing and recording the universe’s events. He possesses vast knowledge, cosmic awareness, and can project energy. He is often a neutral observer, interacting with various cosmic entities.
Finesse
Jeanne Foucault, codenamed Finesse, is a member of the Avengers Academy. She has photographic reflexes, allowing her to instantly learn and perfectly replicate any skill or combat style she observes, making her a formidable martial artist and strategist.
Fire
Beatriz da Costa, known as Fire, is a Brazilian superhero with pyrokinetic abilities. She can generate green flames, fly, and become intangible. A long-standing member of the Justice League International, she’s known for her fiery personality and close friendship with Ice.
Firebird
Bonita Juarez, the Firebird, is a devout Catholic who gained her powers from a celestial fire. She can generate intense flames, fly, and possesses the ability to resurrect. She has been a member of the Avengers and a powerful force for good.
Firebrand
Rod Reilly, the original Firebrand, was a socialite who became a masked hero to fight injustice. He gained control over fire through special chemicals, using his pyrokinesis and athletic prowess to battle crime in the Golden Age.
Firehawk
Lorraine Reilly, Firehawk, possesses powers similar to Firestorm, including flight, molecular reconstruction, and atomic manipulation. She often partners with Firestorm, using her abilities to transform matter and generate powerful nuclear energy blasts for justice.
Fire Lad
Staq Mavlin, Fire Lad, is a member of the Legion of Substitute Heroes from the planet Burning Rock. He has the power to generate intense flames, but often struggled to control them, leading him to be a “substitute” hero.
Firelord
Pyreus Kril, Firelord, is a former herald of Galactus. Wielding a powerful cosmic staff, he can manipulate cosmic fire, fly at incredible speeds, and possesses immense superhuman strength and durability, roaming the cosmos as a powerful entity.
Firestar
Angelica Jones, Firestar, is a mutant with the ability to generate and manipulate microwave energy. This allows her to create intense heat, fly, and project powerful energy blasts. She is a long-standing member of the Avengers and X-Men.
Firestorm
Firestorm is a fusion of two individuals, most notably Ronnie Raymond and Martin Stein, into a “nuclear man.” They can fly, absorb and project nuclear energy, and transmute matter, serving as a powerful, versatile hero for justice.
Fixx
Fixx, a member of X-Factor, is a telepathic mutant. He has the ability to manipulate the minds of others, influencing their thoughts and actions. He primarily uses his powers to rehabilitate and guide struggling mutants.
Flag
Tom Nelson, Captain Flag, is a patriotic Golden Age superhero who gained his powers after being struck by lightning. He possesses superhuman strength and the ability to fly with his flag-inspired cape, fighting for freedom and justice.
Flamebird
Bette Kane, formerly Bat-Girl, later adopted the identity of Flamebird. A skilled athlete, gymnast, and combatant, she operates as a vigilant hero in Gotham, often associated with the Bat-Family and the Teen Titans, fighting crime with her unique skills.
Flaming Carrot
The Flaming Carrot is a satirical superhero known for his oversized flaming carrot mask and flippers. He possesses no actual superpowers but relies on surreal logic, randomness, and an occasional array of gadgets to fight bizarre villains.
Flash
The Flash is the fastest man alive, endowed with superhuman speed from the Speed Force. Various individuals have held the mantle, most notably Barry Allen and Wally West, using their incredible velocity to fight crime and protect the innocent across time.
Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon is an iconic space opera hero from the planet Earth. An accomplished athlete, he travels to the planet Mongo to battle the tyrannical Emperor Ming the Merciless, becoming a legendary figure in sci-fi adventure, inspiring many.
Flatman
Dr. Val Ventura, Flatman, is a member of the Great Lakes Avengers. He has the unique ability to flatten his body to an extreme degree, allowing him to slip through tight spaces and stretch, making him effectively two-dimensional.
Flinch
Flinch was an American horror comic anthology series published by DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint. Each issue featured standalone, often disturbing, stories from various creators, not focusing on a single superhero character but a collection of dark narratives.
Flint
Jason Quek, codenamed Flint, is an Inhuman from the new generation of NuHumans. He possesses the ability to control and manipulate rocks and earth, using his powers to form rock armor, project stone, and even fly on earthen platforms.
Fluidman
Tom Corbet, Fluidman, is a Golden Age hero who can transform his body into a liquid state. This allows him to stretch, flow, and pass through small openings, making him highly versatile in fighting criminals and escaping traps.
Flying Fox
The Flying Fox is a shadowy, mysterious hero from the WildStorm Universe. Known for his flight and exceptional martial arts skills, he operates as a vigilante and master detective, often uncovering dark conspiracies within the superhero world.
Forbush Man
Irving Forbush, the Forbush Man, is a satirical character from Marvel’s humor comics. Wearing a cooking pot on his head and long underwear, he’s a self-proclaimed superhero with no actual powers, known for his absurdity and breaking the fourth wall.
Forge
Forge is a mutant inventor with a superhuman ability to intuitively understand and create any mechanical device. A skilled engineer and mystic, he has created countless gadgets and technologies for the X-Men, despite having a prosthetic leg and arm.
Forgotten One
The Forgotten One, also known as Gilgamesh, is one of the most powerful of the Eternals. Possessing immense superhuman strength, durability, and a healing factor, he has lived for millennia, often intervening in human history and fighting various threats.
Franklin Richards
Franklin Richards is the incredibly powerful mutant son of Reed and Sue Richards of the Fantastic Four. He possesses vast reality-warping abilities, capable of creating and destroying universes, making him one of the Marvel Universe’s strongest beings.
Free Spirit
Cathy Webster, Free Spirit, is a sidekick to Captain America. She gained enhanced physical attributes through a super-soldier experiment, making her an agile and strong combatant dedicated to justice. She operates with a focus on freedom.
Freefall
Roxanne Spaulding, Freefall, is a member of Gen 13. She possesses the ability to manipulate gravity, allowing her to fly, levitate objects, and create zones of zero-gravity. She’s often portrayed as rebellious and sarcastic.
Frostbite
Frostbite is typically depicted as a villain in the Marvel Universe. He possesses the power to generate and manipulate ice and cold, often using these cryokinetic abilities to freeze opponents or create ice constructs during confrontations.
Funny Face
There is no widely recognized or established superhero character named “Funny Face” within major comic book universes. This entry may refer to an obscure or non-superhero character, or possibly a misnomer.
Furia
Furia is a member of the Eternals, a long-lived race with superhuman abilities. While not traditionally a superhero, she possesses immense strength and resilience due to her Eternal physiology, often appearing alongside other members of her race.
Fury
Nick Fury is a legendary spy, soldier, and leader of S.H.I.E.L.D. A master strategist and combatant, he’s known for his distinctive eye patch and his pivotal role in protecting Earth from global and cosmic threats, leading many superhero initiatives.
Fusion
Fusion is a lesser-known superhero in the DC Universe, often associated with Superboy. He possesses the ability to generate and project powerful energy blasts, manipulate matter on a molecular level, and achieve flight, aiding heroes when needed.
Future Boy
Circe, Future Boy, is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes from the 30th century. He possesses the ability of limited precognition, allowing him to foresee probabilities. He uses advanced technology and his insights to aid the Legion.
Futureman
There is no widely recognized or established superhero character named “Futureman” within major comic book universes. This entry may refer to an obscure or non-superhero character, or possibly a misnomer.