There are 26 superheroes that start with the letter “I,” each with unique powers and stories from various comic book publishers around the world. Many of these heroes come from well-known universes like Marvel, DC, and Image Comics, showing a wide range of abilities—from magic and invisibility to super strength and advanced technology. This list highlights characters who have made a mark in comics, demonstrating the diversity and creativity in superhero storytelling.
Explore the complete table below to discover these fascinating superheroes.
Publisher This column shows the company or creator that owns and publishes the character, such as Marvel Comics, DC Comics, or independent labels like Image Comics. Knowing the publisher helps you understand the character’s original universe and story background.
First Appearance This column lists the comic book issue and the date when the superhero first appeared. It gives context to the character’s history and how long they have been part of the comic world.
Powers Here, you will find a brief summary of each hero’s abilities, from superhuman strength to magical talents. This helps you quickly get a sense of what makes each superhero special.
Description This section provides a short overview of the character’s identity, origin, and role within their fictional world. It highlights key traits and notable story points to give a clear picture of who the hero is.
Superheroes that start with I
| Superheroes | publisher | first appearance | powers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibis the Invincible | Fawcett Comics (later DC Comics) | Whiz Comics #2 (Feb 1940) | Immortality, flight, magic (via the Ibistick), invulnerability, matter manipulation |
| Icemaiden | DC Comics | Justice League America #10 (Jan 1988) | Cryokinesis (ice manipulation), cold generation, flight (via ice constructs) |
| Iceman | Marvel Comics | X-Men #1 (Sep 1963) | Cryokinesis (ice manipulation), cold generation, organic ice form, thermokinesis |
| Icon | Milestone Media (later DC Comics) | Icon #1 (May 1993) | Superhuman strength, speed, flight, invulnerability, regenerative healing, energy manipulation |
| Ikon | Marvel Comics | Fantastic Four Vol 1 #252 (March 1983) | Superhuman strength, speed, flight, energy blasts, force fields, highly advanced technology |
| Impulse | DC Comics | Flash Vol 2 #92 (July 1994) | Superhuman speed, accelerated healing, enhanced perception, speed mirages |
| Indigo | DC Comics | Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day #1 (2003) | Technopathy, flight, energy blasts, superhuman durability |
| Indigo-1 | DC Comics | Green Lantern: Rage of the Red Lanterns #1 (Jan 2009) | Flight, energy constructs, inter-ring teleportation, emotion-based powers (compassion) |
| Inferno | Marvel Comics | Secret Warriors #1 (Feb 2009) | Pyrokinesis (fire manipulation), heat generation, flight (via fire), superhuman durability |
| Infinity-Man | DC Comics | Forever People #1 (Feb 1971) | Superhuman strength, speed, invulnerability, flight, energy manipulation, matter transmutation |
| Ink | Marvel Comics | Young X-Men #1 (June 2008) | Tattoo-activated powers (flight, super strength, healing, telepathy, optic blasts) |
| Insect Queen | DC Comics | Action Comics #306 (Nov 1963) | Insect control, size alteration, insect physiology (wings, antennae) |
| Invincible | Image Comics | Tech Jacket #1 (Jan 2002) (cameo); Invincible #1 (Jan 2003) (full) | Superhuman strength, speed, flight, invulnerability, accelerated healing |
| Invisible Kid | DC Comics | Action Comics #267 (Aug 1960) (Lyle Norg); Legionnaires #16 (Sept 1994) (Jacques Foccart) | Invisibility |
| Invisible Woman | Marvel Comics | Fantastic Four #1 (Nov 1961) | Invisibility, force-field generation, flight (via force platforms) |
| Ion | DC Comics | Green Lantern Vol 3 #145 (Feb 2002) | Cosmic energy manipulation, flight, superhuman strength, enhanced senses, emotion absorption |
| I.Q. | DC Comics | The Doom Patrol #90 (March 1964) | Super-genius level intellect, scientific expertise, technological inventions |
| Iron Cross | Marvel Comics | Invaders #35 (Dec 1978) | Superhuman strength, durability, flight (via armor), energy blasts |
| Iron Fist | Marvel Comics | Marvel Premiere #15 (May 1974) | Iron Fist chi punch, superhuman senses, healing factor, martial arts mastery |
| Ironheart | Marvel Comics | Invincible Iron Man Vol 2 #7 (March 2016) | Genius-level intellect, powered armor suit (flight, strength, repulsor blasts) |
| Iron Lad | Marvel Comics | Young Avengers #1 (April 2005) | Advanced armor suit (flight, strength, energy blasts, time travel) |
| Iron Man | Marvel Comics | Tales of Suspense #39 (March 1963) | Genius-level intellect, powered armor suit (flight, strength, repulsor blasts, vast weaponry) |
| Iron Munro | DC Comics | Young All-Stars #1 (June 1987) | Superhuman strength, speed, durability, flight, invulnerability |
| Isis | DC Comics | Shazam! Vol 1 #2 (Sept 1973) (comic); The Secrets of Isis (TV show, Sept 1975) | Flight, superhuman strength, teleportation, magic (elemental control, healing) |
| Isolde | Marvel Comics | Incredible Hulk Vol 2 #600 (Sept 2009) | Sorcery, magic, mystical artifacts |
| The Immortal | Image Comics | Invincible #7 (Dec 2003) | Immortality, superhuman strength, flight, accelerated healing |
Descriptions
Ibis the Invincible
Prince Amentep, an ancient Egyptian hero revived in modern times. He wields the powerful Ibistick, granting him vast magical abilities, flight, invulnerability, and the power to manipulate matter, fighting against evil forces.
Icemaiden
Sigrid Nansen is a Norwegian hero with the power to control and generate ice and intense cold. She was a key member of the Global Guardians and later joined the Justice League International, utilizing her cryokinetic abilities.
Iceman
Robert “Bobby” Drake is one of the original five X-Men and a powerful Omega-level mutant. He possesses vast cryokinetic abilities, allowing him to generate and manipulate ice and cold, and transform his body into organic ice.
Icon
Arnus, an alien K’lynn who crashed on Earth in 1839, adopting the identity of Augustus Freeman IV. He possesses vast superhuman abilities, including strength, speed, flight, invulnerability, and energy manipulation, operating as a lawyer and superhero.
Ikon
Ikon is a formidable Shi’ar warrior and queen of the Galadorians, often associated with Rom the Spaceknight. She wields advanced Spaceknight armor, granting her immense superhuman strength, flight, energy projection, and strategic prowess in combat.
Impulse
Bart Allen is the impulsive grandson of Barry Allen (The Flash) from the 30th century. He possesses incredible superhuman speed, a rapid healing factor, and enhanced perceptions, often struggling with his boundless energy and impetuous nature.
Indigo
Indigo is a sentient android from the future, primarily known as Brainiac 8. She possesses advanced technological abilities, including technopathy, energy blasts, and flight. Her allegiances have shifted, making her both an ally and a formidable foe.
Indigo-1
Indigo-1 is the enigmatic leader of the Indigo Tribe, wielding an Indigo Power Ring fueled by compassion. She possesses unique abilities, including flight, energy constructs, and the power to teleport other ring-slingers across vast distances.
Inferno
Dante Pertuz is an Inhuman with the powerful ability to generate and control flames. He can engulf himself in fire, fly, and project intense thermal blasts, often serving as a member of the Royal Family and other heroic teams.
Infinity-Man
A powerful cosmic entity summoned by the Forever People of New Genesis when they merge. Infinity-Man possesses immense superhuman strength, speed, invulnerability, flight, and vast energy manipulation capabilities, aiding them against threats.
Ink
Eric Gitter is a mutant whose powers are derived from special tattoos. Each tattoo, applied by a mutant artist, grants him a specific ability, such as flight, superhuman strength, a healing factor, or even optic blasts.
Insect Queen
Lana Lang, Superman’s childhood friend, occasionally gained the powers to control insects and alter her size. She utilized these unique abilities to briefly become the superheroine known as the Insect Queen, aiding in various situations.
Invincible
Mark Grayson is the son of the powerful alien hero Omni-Man. He inherits his father’s Viltrumite powers, developing immense superhuman strength, speed, flight, and near invulnerability, dedicating his life to protecting Earth from various threats.
Invisible Kid
Lyle Norg is a brilliant scientist and a founding member of the Legion of Super-Heroes from the 30th century. He developed a unique serum that grants him the power of invisibility, which he uses strategically in the Legion’s missions.
Invisible Woman
Susan Storm Richards is a founding member of the Fantastic Four and one of Marvel’s most powerful heroes. She possesses the ability to render herself and others invisible, and to generate incredibly strong invisible force fields for offense and defense.
Ion
Ion is the living embodiment of willpower and a symbiotic entity of the emotional spectrum, often bonded with Green Lanterns like Kyle Rayner. It grants immense cosmic power, flight, and superhuman strength, serving as a cosmic guardian.
I.Q.
Ira Quimby, known as I.Q., is a super-genius inventor and recurring adversary/anti-hero associated with the Doom Patrol. He uses his vast intellect and an array of sophisticated technological inventions for criminal schemes or sometimes reluctant aid.
Iron Cross
Iron Cross refers to Nazi operatives who don powered, armored suits. The armor grants them superhuman strength, enhanced durability, the ability to fly, and energy projection capabilities, making them formidable foes against heroes like the Invaders.
Iron Fist
Daniel Rand is a martial arts master who gained the power of the Iron Fist in the mystical city of K’un-Lun. He channels his chi to deliver incredibly powerful, superhuman punches, often fighting alongside Luke Cage.
Ironheart
Riri Williams is a brilliant teenage inventor who creates her own advanced suit of Iron Man-like armor. Possessing genius-level intellect, she utilizes her powerful technology to fight crime as Ironheart, a successor to Tony Stark.
Iron Lad
Nathaniel Richards is a younger version of Kang the Conqueror from the future who travels back in time to escape his villainous destiny. He wears a powerful neuro-kinetic armor suit, leading the Young Avengers.
Iron Man
Tony Stark is a brilliant billionaire industrialist and inventor who creates advanced armored suits to fight crime and injustice. He is a founding member of the Avengers and a prolific innovator, constantly upgrading his formidable technology.
Iron Munro
Arnold “Iron” Munro is one of the first metahumans of the 20th century in the DC Universe. He possesses immense superhuman strength, speed, and durability, making him a powerful hero, often associated with the Young All-Stars.
Isis
Isis is a powerful heroine who derives her abilities from the Egyptian goddess. She can command the elements, possess superhuman strength and flight, and wields vast magical powers to fight evil and help others.
Isolde
Isolde is a powerful sorceress and often a villain associated with the Fear Itself storyline. She utilizes dark magic and various mystical artifacts to achieve her goals, often clashing with Earth’s heroes.
The Immortal
The Immortal is a long-lived superhero with a history spanning centuries, having led various superhero teams throughout different eras. He possesses true immortality, immense superhuman strength, flight, and a rapid healing factor.