Discover the complete list of 26 superheroes that start with the letter “N,” featuring iconic characters from major comic book publishers like Marvel, DC, Valiant, and Malibu. These heroes range from powerful cosmic beings like Nabu to skilled martial artists like Ninjak, showcasing a rich variety of origins and abilities. Many “N” superheroes are linked to aquatic themes or night-related powers, highlighting intriguing patterns in their character designs and stories.

Explore the detailed table below to find essential information about each hero, arranged alphabetically for quick reference.

Superhero This column lists the hero’s name or alias, helping you identify each character clearly.

Publisher This shows the comic book company that created or publishes the character, such as Marvel Comics, DC Comics, or independent publishers.

First Appearance Here, you’ll find the comic book title and issue number where the hero debuted, giving important context about their origins.

Powers This section summarizes the special abilities or skills that define each superhero’s fighting style and role.

Description Read a brief overview that highlights the hero’s background, key traits, and place within the comic universe.

Superheroes that start with N

SuperheroPublisherFirst AppearancePowers
NabuDC ComicsMore Fun Comics #67, 1941Cosmic magic, vast knowledge, immortality
NamorMarvel ComicsMarvel Comics #1, 1939Superhuman strength, speed, durability, aquatic adaptation, flight
NamoraMarvel ComicsMarvel Mystery Comics #82, 1947Superhuman strength, durability, speed, aquatic adaptation, flight
NamoritaMarvel ComicsSub-Mariner #50, 1972Superhuman strength, speed, aquatic adaptation, flight, acidic skin
NautikaDC ComicsAquaman (Vol. 5) #15, 1995Water manipulation, hydrokinesis, enhanced aquatic abilities
Negative ManDC ComicsMy Greatest Adventure #80, 1963Emits radioactive “Negative Spirit” with flight, phasing, energy blasts
NemesisDC ComicsThe Brave and the Bold #166, 1980Master of disguise, hand-to-hand combat, tactical genius
Neptune PerkinsDC ComicsStar Spangled Comics #27, 1943Aquatic adaptation, enhanced swimming, telepathy with marine life
New Super-ManDC ComicsNew Super-Man #1, 2016Superhuman strength, flight, heat vision, invulnerability, chi manipulation
Night ThrasherMarvel ComicsThor #411, 1989Master martial artist, acrobat, expert tactician, advanced tech armor
Night-ManMalibu ComicsThe Strangers #1, 1993Telepathic precognition, ability to detect evil, skilled fighter
Night-PilotDC ComicsMilitary Comics #1, 1941Skilled pilot, master of disguise, hand-to-hand combat
NightcrawlerMarvel ComicsGiant-Size X-Men #1, 1975Teleportation, enhanced agility, prehensile tail, wall-crawling
NighthawkMarvel ComicsThe Avengers #69, 1969Enhanced strength and agility at night, master strategist, skilled combatant
NightmaskMarvel ComicsStar Brand #1, 1986Dream manipulation, astral projection, energy blasts
Night NurseMarvel ComicsNight Nurse #1, 1972Exceptional medical knowledge, skilled surgeon
NightrunnerDC ComicsDetective Comics Annual #12, 2010Parkour expert, skilled martial artist, acrobat
NightshadeDC ComicsCaptain Atom #82, 1966Shadow manipulation, teleportation, phasing, creation of shadow creatures
NightwatchMarvel ComicsWeb of Spider-Man #97, 1993Superhuman strength, agility, durability, flight, cloaking, powered suit
NightwingDC ComicsTales of the Teen Titans #44, 1984Peak human condition, master martial artist, acrobat, detective, tactician
NinjakValiant ComicsBloodshot #6, 1993Master ninja, espionage expert, martial artist, high-tech weaponry
Nite-OwlDC ComicsWatchmen #1, 1986Brilliant inventor, skilled hand-to-hand combatant, advanced technology
No-GirlMarvel ComicsX-Men: First Class (Vol. 2) #8, 2007Telepathy, limited telekinesis, flight via telekinesis
NomadMarvel ComicsCaptain America #180, 1974Peak human strength, agility, stamina, expert combatant, tactical genius
NovaMarvel ComicsNova #1, 1976Superhuman strength, speed, durability, flight, energy blasts via Nova Force
NuklonDC ComicsAll-Star Squadron #25, 1983Atomic manipulation (size/density increase), superhuman strength, intangibility

Descriptions

Nabu
Ancient Lord of Order, Nabu is a powerful magical entity from DC Comics. He is the guiding force behind Doctor Fate, channeling his immense cosmic powers through the Helmet of Nabu to battle chaos and protect the multiverse.
Namor
The Sub-Mariner, Namor is Marvel’s first mutant and ruler of Atlantis. He possesses incredible aquatic abilities, flight, and super-strength, often acting as an anti-hero. His conflicted loyalty between surface and undersea worlds makes him a complex figure.
Namora
Namora is the powerful Atlantean cousin of Namor the Sub-Mariner, from Marvel Comics. Like her cousin, she has incredible strength, can breathe underwater, and possesses limited flight. She often aids her people and the surface world, balancing her loyalties.
Namorita
Namorita Prentiss is the clone daughter of Namora and a prominent member of the New Warriors in Marvel Comics. She shares many of the Atlantean powers of her family, including super-strength and aquatic abilities. She is a compassionate hero dedicated to justice.
Nautika
Nautika is an Atlantean hero from DC Comics, capable of manipulating water and hydrokinetically enhancing her aquatic abilities. She has served alongside Aquaman and other Atlantean heroes, defending the oceans and its inhabitants with her unique powers.
Negative Man
Negative Man, also known as Larry Trainor, is a founding member of the Doom Patrol in DC Comics. After a radioactive accident, his body became highly radioactive, forcing him to live bandaged. He can release a powerful, sentient “Negative Spirit” from his body.
Nemesis
Nemesis, also known as Thomas Tresser, is a master of disguise and a skilled operative for the Global Peace Agency in DC Comics. He’s a brilliant tactical mind and hand-to-hand combatant, known for infiltrating dangerous organizations and working for justice.
Neptune Perkins
Neptune Perkins is a Golden Age DC Comics hero with aquatic abilities, often associated with Aquaman. He can breathe underwater, swim at incredible speeds, and communicate with sea creatures. He defends the oceans and aids surface dwellers when needed.
New Super-Man
Kenan Kong is the New Super-Man from DC Comics, a Chinese teenager who gains superpowers similar to Superman. Initially arrogant, he grows into a true hero while mastering his abilities, including flight and heat vision, fueled by the Spirit of Hope.
Night Thrasher
Dwayne Taylor, known as Night Thrasher, is a Marvel Comics vigilante and founder of the New Warriors. He is a skilled martial artist and tactician who uses high-tech armor and a specialized skateboard to fight crime, driven by a desire for justice.
Night-Man
Night-Man, or Johnny Domino, is a jazz musician who gains the ability to hear evil thoughts after a cable car accident. He fights crime in San Francisco, using his precognitive powers and martial arts skills as a dark vigilante in the Malibu Comics universe.
Night-Pilot
Night-Pilot, Quality Comics’ Golden Age hero, was secretly Lieutenant Daniel Dyce. He piloted his special plane, the “Black Widow,” fighting against Axis powers during World War II. He was a master of disguise and a skilled combatant.
Nightcrawler
Nightcrawler, also known as Kurt Wagner, is a beloved member of the X-Men in Marvel Comics. With his blue fur, teleportation ability, and acrobatic prowess, he fights for mutant rights while maintaining his devout faith and cheerful personality.
Nighthawk
Nighthawk, Kyle Richmond, is a wealthy Marvel Comics vigilante and member of the Defenders or Squadron Supreme. He possesses enhanced strength and agility at night and is a brilliant strategist and fighter who uses his resources to combat crime.
Nightmask
Keith Remsen, Nightmask, is a superhero from Marvel Comics’ New Universe imprint. After a mysterious event, he gained the power to enter and manipulate the dreams of others, becoming a protector of the subconscious mind and wielding energy blasts.
Night Nurse
Linda Carter, the Night Nurse, is a skilled surgeon and medical professional in the Marvel Comics universe. She specializes in treating superheroes, providing crucial, discreet medical aid to those with extraordinary needs, often without traditional powers herself.
Nightrunner
Bilal Asselah, Nightrunner, is a parkour practitioner and martial artist from Paris, acting as Batman’s ally in France for DC Comics. He uses his incredible agility and fighting skills to combat injustice, embodying a local hero in the global fight against crime.
Nightshade
Nightshade, Eve Eden, is a DC Comics hero capable of manipulating shadows. She can teleport, phase through objects, and even create shadowy constructs. Often associated with the Suicide Squad or Shadowpact, she navigates dark dimensions and battles supernatural threats.
Nightwatch
Kevin Trench, Nightwatch, is a Marvel Comics character who gains a high-tech suit granting him superhuman abilities, including flight and enhanced strength. He often battles villains in New York, his identity and origins tied to a mysterious future.
Nightwing
Nightwing, formerly Robin, is Dick Grayson, the original sidekick to Batman in DC Comics. He’s a master acrobat, martial artist, and detective, leading the Teen Titans and protecting Blüdhaven with his unwavering optimism and exceptional combat skills.
Ninjak
Ninjak, Colin King, is a British secret agent and master ninja from Valiant Comics. He is an espionage expert and martial artist who utilizes an array of high-tech gadgets and weapons to complete his missions, often operating in the shadowy world of international espionage.
Nite-Owl
Nite-Owl, particularly Daniel Dreiberg, is a key character from DC Comics’ Watchmen. A brilliant inventor and tactician, he fights crime with his advanced gadgets and airship, Archimedes, embodying the twilight of the costumed vigilante era.
No-Girl
Martha Johansson, known as No-Girl, is a telepathic mutant from Marvel Comics, often associated with the X-Men. She is essentially a floating brain, stripped of her body, yet possesses potent mental abilities, including telepathy, which she uses for good.
Nomad
Nomad is an identity adopted by several Marvel Comics characters, most notably Steve Rogers when he briefly abandoned his Captain America role. He is a peak human combatant and strategist, wielding specialized throwing discs as he fights for justice.
Nova
Nova, Richard Rider, is a Marvel Comics hero and member of the intergalactic Nova Corps. Empowered by the Nova Force, he possesses incredible cosmic abilities, including flight, super-strength, and energy manipulation, serving as a “Human Rocket” and protector of the galaxy.
Nuklon
Albert Rothstein, also known as Nuklon (and later Atom Smasher), is a DC Comics hero and member of Infinity, Inc. and the Justice Society of America. He can grow to immense size and density, granting him incredible superhuman strength and durability.
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