Fifteen superheroes whose names start with the letter “U” make up this unique collection. These heroes come from major comic book publishers like Marvel, DC, and Image Comics. Many share traits such as super strength, flight, or special powers connected to their origin stories. Some heroes even take on legacy roles or serve as counterparts to iconic characters, showing the rich variety and creativity behind these figures.
Explore the complete list below to get to know each hero and their unique abilities.
Superheroes This column lists the hero’s name or alias as they are best known in comics. It helps you quickly identify the characters featured in this collection.
Publisher Here you see which comic book company created or owns the character, such as Marvel Comics, DC Comics, or Image Comics. This helps you understand the hero’s universe and background.
First Appearance This shows the comic book and issue where the hero made their debut. It gives a timeline for when the character entered the comic book world.
Powers This column details the key abilities or superpowers the hero possesses. Knowing their powers helps you understand what makes each hero special.
Description A brief summary provides insight into the character’s story, personality, or role in their universe. This helps highlight what sets each superhero apart.
Superheroes that start with U
| Superheroes | Publisher | First Appearance | Powers |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-Go Girl | Marvel Comics | X-Force #116 (2001) | Teleportation, flight |
| U.S. Agent | Marvel Comics | Captain America #323 (1986) | Superhuman strength, agility, reflexes, enhanced healing; skilled combatant and tactician |
| U.S. Archer | Marvel Comics | Rawhide Kid #27 (1962) | Master archer, skilled marksman, excellent horseman |
| Udon | Image Comics | Witchblade #119 (2008) | Supernatural powers, energy manipulation, skilled martial artist |
| Ulysses | Marvel Comics | Civil War II #0 (2016) | Inhuman precognition (seeing future events) |
| Ultra Boy | DC Comics | Superboy #98 (1962) | Super-strength, invulnerability, flight, X-ray vision (one at a time) |
| Ultra Girl | Marvel Comics | Ultraforce/Avengers (1995) | Superhuman strength, speed, flight, invulnerability, energy blasts |
| Ultraa | DC Comics | Action Comics #546 (1983) | Superhuman strength, flight, invulnerability |
| Ultraman | DC Comics | Justice League of America #29 (1964) | Superhuman strength, speed, flight, heat vision, invulnerability, ice breath |
| Umbra | DC Comics | Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 4) #67 (1995) | Shadow manipulation, darkness projection, intangibility, fear induction |
| Un-man | Marvel Comics | Tales to Astonish #64 (1965) | Superhuman strength, durability, physical enhancements |
| Union | Image Comics | WildC.A.T.S. #2 (1992) | Superhuman strength, durability, regeneration, flight, energy manipulation |
| Union Jack | Marvel Comics | The Invaders #7 (1976) | Exceptional athleticism, master combatant, expert marksman, skilled with dagger and revolver |
| Unknown Soldier | DC Comics | Our Army at War #168 (1966) | Master of disguise, tactical genius, highly skilled in combat and espionage |
| Ursa Major | Marvel Comics | Incredible Hulk #258 (1981) | Ability to transform into an intelligent grizzly bear; superhuman strength, durability, and senses in bear form |
Descriptions
U-Go Girl
A mutant member of X-Statix, formerly X-Force. Her primary ability is teleportation, allowing her to instantly move herself and others across vast distances. She often struggled with the commercialized and public nature of her superhero team.
U.S. Agent
John Walker is a fiercely patriotic character who has served as Captain America and U.S. Agent. He possesses enhanced physical abilities from a Super-Soldier Serum variant, making him a formidable fighter with a strong sense of duty.
U.S. Archer
Ulysses Solomon Archer is a truck driver and bounty hunter operating in the American Southwest. He is known for his exceptional marksmanship with a bow and arrow, often using custom-made arrows for various purposes.
Udon
Yusu Kashiwagi is a character from the Witchblade universe who becomes Udon. He is a skilled martial artist and wields a powerful mystical sword called the Shadowblade. His abilities often involve energy manipulation and combat prowess enhanced by his weapon.
Ulysses
Ulysses Cain is an Inhuman with unique psychometric precognition, allowing him to foresee future events. His visions were central to Marvel’s Civil War II storyline, as heroes debated how to act on his glimpses of potential futures.
Ultra Boy
Jo Nah, Ultra Boy, is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. He possesses multiple superhuman abilities, but with a unique limitation: he can only activate one power at a time, such as super-strength or invulnerability.
Ultra Girl
Suzy Sherman is Ultra Girl, a hero who gained cosmic powers after being exposed to a mystical artifact. She possesses a range of superhuman abilities including strength, flight, and energy projection, making her a powerful, if sometimes inexperienced, hero.
Ultraa
Ultraa is an alien hero from the planet Almerac, created by DC Comics as a counterpart to Superman for a different universe. He possesses a similar array of powers, including immense strength, the ability to fly, and invulnerability to most forms of attack.
Ultraman
Ultraman is the evil counterpart of Superman from an alternate universe, a prominent member of the Crime Syndicate of America. He possesses similar powers to Superman but uses them for villainous purposes. He often gains power from Kryptonite exposure.
Umbra
Tasmia Mallor, also known as Umbra, is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes from Talok VIII. She has the ability to manipulate darkness and shadows, allowing her to create constructs, project darkness, and induce fear in her opponents.
Un-man
The Un-Man is a monstrous creation by Doctor Dorcas, a mutated human transformed into a hulking, powerful brute. He possesses immense superhuman strength and durability, making him a formidable physical threat, often clashing with heroes like Namor.
Union
Union, Jonathan Stone, is a powerful Kherubim warrior. He possesses incredible superhuman strength, durability, and a healing factor. He can also fly and manipulate energy, making him a versatile and formidable combatant.
Union Jack
Union Jack is a legacy mantle held by several British heroes, most famously Joseph Chapman. He is a highly skilled combatant, marksman, and athlete, often employing a vibranium-knitted suit and a special dagger. He represents British patriotism.
Unknown Soldier
The Unknown Soldier is a brilliant and mysterious master of disguise and espionage, operating during World War II. Severely disfigured, he wraps his face in bandages and dedicates himself to fighting injustice and protecting the innocent with his unparalleled skills.
Ursa Major
Mikhail Ursus, Ursa Major, is a Russian mutant with the unique ability to transform into a giant, intelligent grizzly bear. In bear form, he possesses immense superhuman strength and durability, making him a powerful member of the Winter Guard.