There are 46 superheroes that start with the letter “D,” ranging from iconic characters like Daredevil and Doctor Strange to lesser-known heroes such as D-Man and Dust. These characters come from major publishers including Marvel, DC, and independent comics, showcasing a wide variety of powers and backgrounds. Many of these heroes share a common thread of overcoming great challenges—whether through magic, mutant abilities, or advanced technology—making this list a diverse and exciting catalog for any comic book fan.
Explore the complete list below to discover detailed information about each superhero starting with “D.”
Publisher This column shows the company that created the superhero, such as Marvel Comics, DC Comics, or independent publishers. Knowing the publisher helps identify the character’s universe and story style.
First Appearance This indicates the comic book title and issue where the superhero made their debut. It helps track the character’s history and age within the comic world.
Powers Here you will find a brief description of the superhero’s special abilities or skills. This can range from magic and super strength to unique talents like light manipulation or psychic powers.
Description This section provides a short overview of the character’s background, role, and significance. It highlights what makes each hero unique and how they fit into their respective universes.
Superheroes that start with D
| Superheroes | publisher | first appearance | powers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dagger | Marvel Comics | Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #64 (1982) | Light manipulation, light daggers, healing |
| Daimon Hellstrom | Marvel Comics | Ghost Rider (vol. 1) #1 (1973) | Demonic powers, pyrokinesis, super strength, soul manipulation |
| Damage | DC Comics | Damage #1 (1994) | Energy manipulation, super strength, durability, explosive transformation |
| Dan Dare | Eagle (UK comic) | Eagle Vol. 1 #1 (1950) | None (skilled pilot, explorer, leader) |
| Danielle Moonstar | Marvel Comics | Marvel Graphic Novel #4 (1982) | Psionic illusion casting, empathy, psychic archery, valkyrie powers |
| Daredevil | Marvel Comics | Daredevil #1 (1964) | Enhanced senses (radar sense), superhuman agility, martial arts expertise |
| Darkhawk | Marvel Comics | Darkhawk #1 (1991) | Enhanced strength, flight, energy blasts, armored suit transformation |
| Darkman | Universal Pictures | Darkman (film) (1990) | Superhuman strength, pain immunity, synthetic skin disguises |
| Darkstar | Marvel Comics | Champions #7 (1976) | Darkforce manipulation, flight, energy blasts, force fields |
| Dawnstar | DC Comics | Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #226 (1977) | Hyperspace tracking, faster-than-light flight, atmospheric survival |
| Dazzler | Marvel Comics | Uncanny X-Men #130 (1980) | Sound-to-light conversion, light manipulation, holograms |
| D-Man | Marvel Comics | Captain America #328 (1987) | Super strength, durability (enhanced by wrestling costume) |
| Deadman | DC Comics | Strange Adventures #205 (1967) | Intangibility, possession, flight, spectral awareness |
| Deadpool | Marvel Comics | New Mutants #98 (1991) | Accelerated healing factor, superhuman agility, master mercenary skills, fourth-wall awareness |
| Death-Defying ‘Devil | Centaur Publications | Daredevil Battles Hitler #1 (1941) | Acrobatic prowess, martial arts, peak human conditioning |
| Death’s Head | Marvel UK | High Fashion #1 (1987) | Enhanced strength, durability, advanced weaponry, interchangeable body parts |
| Deathlok | Marvel Comics | Astonishing Tales #25 (1974) | Cybernetic enhancements, superhuman strength, durability, advanced weaponry |
| Demon | DC Comics | The Demon #1 (1972) | Demonic strength, durability, magical abilities, hellfire manipulation, immortality |
| Detective Chimp | DC Comics | Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog #4 (1952) | Genius-level intellect, deductive reasoning, communication with animals |
| Devil Dinosaur | Marvel Comics | Devil Dinosaur #1 (1978) | Super strength, durability, enhanced senses, fiery breath (sometimes) |
| Diamondback | Marvel Comics | Captain America #302 (1985) | Expert in throwing diamond-tipped darts, martial arts, espionage |
| Die-Hard | Image Comics | Youngblood #1 (1992) | Enhanced strength, durability, flight, energy blasts |
| Divinity | Valiant Comics | Divinity #1 (2015) | God-like powers, reality warping, cosmic awareness, matter manipulation |
| Doctor Druid | Marvel Comics | Amazing Adventures #1 (1961) | Hypnosis, telepathy, magic, arcane knowledge |
| Doctor Fate | DC Comics | More Fun Comics #55 (1940) | Vast magical abilities, flight, invulnerability, energy manipulation |
| Doctor Light | DC Comics | Justice League of America #12 (1962) | Light manipulation, energy blasts, flight, invisibility |
| Doctor Mid-Nite | DC Comics | All-American Comics #25 (1941) | Enhanced night vision, martial arts, medical expertise, “blackout bombs” |
| Doctor Mirage | Valiant Comics | Doctor Mirage #1 (1993) | Communication with the dead, necromancy, psychic abilities, mediumship |
| Doctor Occult | DC Comics | New Fun Comics #6 (1935) | Magic, telepathy, illusion casting, supernatural investigation |
| Doctor Solar | Gold Key Comics | Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom #1 (1962) | Solar energy manipulation, flight, super strength, matter manipulation |
| Doctor Strange | Marvel Comics | Strange Tales #110 (1963) | Master sorcerer, astral projection, teleportation, reality manipulation |
| Doctor Tomorrow | Valiant Comics | Doctor Tomorrow #1 (1997) | Time travel, advanced technology, energy manipulation (from future tech) |
| Doctor Voodoo | Marvel Comics | Strange Tales #169 (1973) | Voodoo magic, spirit manipulation, fire immunity, mystical possession |
| Domino | Marvel Comics | X-Force #8 (1992) | Probability manipulation (luck), expert marksman, hand-to-hand combatant |
| Donna Troy | DC Comics | The Brave and the Bold #60 (1965) | Super strength, flight, durability, Amazonian combat training |
| Dove | DC Comics | Showcase #75 (1968) | Enhanced agility, defensive reflexes, peace-inducing aura, martial arts |
| Dragon | Image Comics | Savage Dragon #1 (1993) | Super strength, durability, healing factor, reptilian features |
| Dragon-Man | Marvel Comics | Fantastic Four #35 (1965) | Super strength, durability, flight, fire breath |
| Drax the Destroyer | Marvel Comics | Iron Man #55 (1973) | Super strength, durability, healing factor, master knife combatant |
| Dreadstar | Epic Comics | Epic Illustrated #3 (1980) | Master swordsman, cosmic awareness, psionic abilities (limited) |
| Dream Girl | DC Comics | Action Comics #289 (1962) | Precognitive dreams, astral projection |
| Dreamer | DC Comics | Supergirl (TV series) (2018) | Precognitive dreams, astral projection, dream manipulation |
| Dredd | IPC Magazines | 2000 AD #2 (1977) | Peak human conditioning, expert law enforcement, unwavering dedication to the law |
| Duke Thomas | DC Comics | Batman (Vol 2) #30 (2014) | Metahuman photokinesis (light manipulation), enhanced vision, martial arts |
| Dupli-Kate | Image Comics | Invincible #8 (2004) | Self-duplication |
| Dust | Marvel Comics | New X-Men #133 (2002) | Transformation into sentient dust, sand manipulation, abrasive attacks |
Descriptions
Dagger
Part of the duo Cloak and Dagger, she wields light-based powers, often used for healing and attacking. Dagger represents light, complementing Cloak’s darkness and fighting crime alongside him.
Daimon Hellstrom
Also known as the Son of Satan, Daimon Hellstrom is a powerful demon and magic-user. He often struggles with his demonic heritage, attempting to use his formidable powers for good.
Damage
Grant Emerson was a DC hero generating explosive energy. More recently, Ethan Avery transforms into a large, powerful creature for one hour daily, often causing collateral “damage” in his efforts to help.
Dan Dare
A classic British science fiction hero, Colonel Dan Dare is a space pilot and explorer. He defends Earth and the solar system from various alien threats, notably the Mekon, through courage and ingenuity.
Danielle Moonstar
A Native American mutant and member of the New Mutants, Dani Moonstar can create realistic psionic illusions based on fears or desires. She later gained powerful Valkyrie abilities.
Daredevil
Matt Murdock, blinded as a child, developed heightened senses that allow him to “see” the world in a unique way. As Daredevil, he protects Hell’s Kitchen using his acrobatic skills and radar sense.
Darkhawk
Chris Powell transforms into the armored hero Darkhawk via an alien amulet. He possesses enhanced strength, flight, and energy projection, often fighting cosmic threats and street-level crime with his unique abilities.
Darkman
Dr. Peyton Westlake, disfigured in an attack, uses his scientific genius to create synthetic skin masks. He becomes the vigilante Darkman, seeking revenge and justice while dealing with his altered psyche and identity.
Darkstar
Laynia Petrovna is a Russian mutant who can access and manipulate the extra-dimensional Darkforce. She is a powerful agent for her country and has been part of various superhero teams, wielding impressive cosmic energy.
Dawnstar
A member of the Legion of Super-Heroes from the 30th century, Dawnstar possesses unique tracking abilities. She can find anyone or anything across vast distances and travel faster than light using her natural wings.
Dazzler
Alison Blaire, a mutant disco singer, can convert sound into various forms of light, including dazzling flashes, laser beams, and holograms. She often uses her vibrant powers in performance and combat.
D-Man
Dennis Dunphy, a former wrestler, received experimental enhancements and wore a costume of his idol, Captain America. He’s often depicted as a struggling, good-hearted hero, despite his sometimes-bumbling nature.
Deadman
Boston Brand, an acrobatic ghost, can possess any living being. Murdered during a performance, he seeks his killer, guided by the Hindu goddess Rama Kushna, and often aids others from the afterlife.
Deadpool
Wade Wilson, a disfigured mercenary with a potent healing factor, is known for his humor, meta-awareness, and skilled combat. He’s an anti-hero who often breaks the fourth wall.
Death-Defying ‘Devil
Originally known as Daredevil, he was a Golden Age hero who fought crime with his acrobatic skills. He later received the name Death-Defying ‘Devil to avoid confusion with Marvel’s popular hero.
Death’s Head
A robotic freelance peace-keeping agent (bounty hunter) from the future, Death’s Head is a formidable combatant. He travels through time and space, often interacting with various Marvel characters across different eras.
Deathlok
A cyborg soldier, Deathlok is typically a reanimated human body with powerful cybernetic implants and weaponry. Different individuals have held the mantle, often struggling with their humanity and programming.
Demon
Etrigan is a powerful demon from Hell, often bound to the human Jason Blood. He speaks in rhymes and possesses immense strength, magical powers, and a fiery temperament, defending Earth from occult threats.
Detective Chimp
Bobo, a highly intelligent chimpanzee, gained the ability to speak to humans and became a renowned detective. He often solves supernatural mysteries with his keen intellect and animal insights.
Devil Dinosaur
A large, red dinosaur from a prehistoric world, Devil Dinosaur is the loyal companion and mount of his human friend, Moon Boy (or later, Moon Girl). They often aid each other in their adventures.
Diamondback
Rachel Leighton, a former member of the Serpent Society, is an expert martial artist and marksman. She specializes in throwing venomous diamond-tipped darts, often an antagonist but sometimes an ally to Captain America.
Die-Hard
A member of Youngblood, Die-Hard is a seemingly indestructible cyborg hero with advanced weaponry and superhuman abilities. He is often portrayed as a powerful but somewhat rigid team member, always ready for battle.
Divinity
Abram Adams, a Soviet cosmonaut, returns to Earth after decades in space with god-like powers. He can reshape reality, challenging human perceptions and becoming a powerful, enigmatic figure in the Valiant Universe.
Doctor Druid
Anthony Ludgate, a psychiatrist with an interest in the occult, develops powerful mental and magical abilities. He has served as a mystical protector and member of various superhero teams, using his ancient wisdom.
Doctor Fate
A powerful sorcerer of the DC Universe, Doctor Fate is an agent of order, typically embodied by a human host (most famously Kent Nelson) wearing the magical Helmet of Nabu, wielding immense mystical power.
Doctor Light
While the name has been used by a villain (Arthur Light), the heroic Doctor Light, Kimiyo Hoshi, is a Japanese astronomer. She can absorb and emit light, flying and creating powerful energy blasts to fight evil.
Doctor Mid-Nite
A skilled surgeon, Doctor Mid-Nite is a Golden Age hero (multiple versions exist) who fights crime in total darkness, aided by his special night vision goggles and medical knowledge.
Doctor Mirage
Shan Fong is a paranormal investigator and medium who can communicate with ghosts. She uses her unique abilities to solve mysteries and help both the living and the deceased, bridging the gap between worlds.
Doctor Occult
One of the first DC Comics heroes, Doctor Occult is a mystical detective who battles supernatural threats. He uses his occult knowledge, magic, and the powerful Symbol of Seven to protect humanity from dark forces.
Doctor Solar
Dr. Phillip Solar gained the ability to manipulate all forms of energy after a nuclear accident. He is often known as “Man of the Atom,” wielding vast powers derived from the sun’s atomic forces.
Doctor Strange
Stephen Strange, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon, becomes the Sorcerer Supreme, Earth’s primary magical protector. He wields powerful spells and artifacts to defend against mystical threats from other dimensions.
Doctor Tomorrow
A superhero from the future who travels back to the present, Doctor Tomorrow uses advanced technology and knowledge of future events. He combats threats and protects the timeline from disruption.
Doctor Voodoo
Jericho Drumm, also known as Brother Voodoo, is a powerful Houngan (voodoo priest) who communicates with spirits and commands mystical forces. He briefly succeeded Doctor Strange as Sorcerer Supreme.
Domino
Neena Thurman is a mutant mercenary with the subconscious ability to manipulate probability, making improbable events occur in her favor. This gives her “good luck” and her opponents “bad luck.”
Donna Troy
The original Wonder Girl, Donna Troy is often depicted as Wonder Woman’s younger sister or a magical doppelgänger. She possesses Amazonian strength and skills, and is a founding member of the Teen Titans.
Dove
Part of the duo Hawk and Dove, Dove is typically the calm, tactical, and defensive counterpart to Hawk’s aggressive nature. Multiple individuals have held the mantle, embodying peace and strategic thinking.
Dragon
Malcolm Dragon is the son of the original Savage Dragon, an amphibious, fin-headed hero with immense strength and regenerative abilities. He works as a police officer in Chicago, fighting super-powered criminals.
Dragon-Man
An artificial android created by Professor Gregson Gilbert, Dragon Man is a large, dragon-like creature with immense strength and the ability to breathe fire. He often operates under the control of others, a misunderstood giant.
Drax the Destroyer
Arthur Douglas, reborn as Drax, is obsessed with destroying Thanos. He is incredibly strong, durable, and a skilled warrior, eventually becoming a literal member of the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Dreadstar
Vanth Dreadstar is the last survivor of the Milky Way Galaxy, a powerful warrior who wields a mystical sword. He fights against oppressive empires in a futuristic, cosmic setting, seeking freedom for all.
Dream Girl
Nura Nal, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes from the 30th century, has the unique ability to accurately predict the future through her dreams. She often assists her teammates with her invaluable visions.
Dreamer
Nia Nal, a transgender superhero inspired by her ancestor Nura Nal, possesses the ability to see and manipulate dreams. She uses her visions to guide her and her allies in protecting National City.
Dredd
Judge Dredd is a street judge in a dystopian future, empowered to act as judge, jury, and executioner. He upholds the law with brutal efficiency in Mega-City One, a symbol of extreme justice.
Duke Thomas
A Gotham City resident who became a protégé of Batman, Duke developed metahuman abilities related to light and shadows. He became The Signal, protecting the city during daylight hours with his unique powers.
Dupli-Kate
Kate Cha, a member of the Guardians of the Globe, possesses the power of self-duplication. She is able to create multiple copies of herself to assist in combat or other tasks, making her a versatile team member.
Dust
Sooraya Qadir is an Afghan mutant who can transform her body into a sentient, abrasive dust cloud. She is capable of causing severe damage, is a devout Muslim, and a powerful member of the X-Men.