There are 21 superheroes that start with the letter “V,” featured in this complete A to Z list. These heroes come from major publishers like Marvel and DC, as well as prominent independent creators, showcasing a wide range of powers and unique backgrounds. Many of these characters, such as Valkyrie and Vulcan, possess cosmic or mystical abilities, highlighting a strong presence of supernatural and high-powered figures among this group.
Explore the table below to discover detailed information about each “V” hero in one clear place.
Publisher This column shows which company created the superhero, such as Marvel Comics, DC Comics, or Image Comics. It helps you know where each character’s stories are found and which universe they belong to.
First Appearance Here, you find the comic title and issue number where the superhero was first introduced, along with the publication date. This helps trace the character’s origins and history in comic books.
Powers This section lists the main abilities of each superhero. These range from superhuman strength and flight to psychic skills and energy manipulation, giving a quick view of what each hero can do.
Description This brief summary explains who the superhero is, their background, and what makes them unique. It offers context and highlights key traits that set each character apart in their comic worlds.
Superheroes that start with V
| Superheroes | publisher | first appearance | powers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valkyrie | Marvel Comics | Avengers #83 (December 1970) | Superhuman strength, durability, immortality, flight, skilled combatant, possesses Dragonfang sword |
| Vampirella | Warren Publishing | Vampirella #1 (September 1969) | Superhuman strength, speed, agility, senses, flight, immortality, blood-drinking for sustenance |
| Vance Astro | Marvel Comics | Guardians of the Galaxy #1 (January 1969) | Psychokinesis (telekinetic blasts, force fields, flight), superhuman strength, durability (due to space suit) |
| Vanguard | Marvel Comics | Iron Man #109 (April 1978) | Superhuman strength, durability, flight, energy manipulation, redirection of kinetic energy, use of force-generating hammer and sickle |
| Vartox | DC Comics | Superman #281 (November 1974) | Superhuman strength, speed, flight, invulnerability, various energy projection abilities, accelerated healing, cosmic awareness |
| Vector | Marvel Comics | Incredible Hulk #266 (December 1981) | Psychokinesis, ability to repel objects with great force, create force fields |
| Velocity | Image Comics | Cyberforce #1 (October 1992) | Super-speed, accelerated healing factor, enhanced reflexes |
| Venus | Marvel Comics | Venus #1 (August 1948) | Immortality, superhuman beauty and charm, ability to inspire love, flight, various mystical powers |
| Venus Dee Milo | Marvel Comics | X-Force #116 (July 2001) | Teleportation, energy manipulation, amorphous form, ability to stretch and reform her body |
| Vibe | DC Comics | Justice League of America Annual #2 (October 1984) | Vibrokinesis (generate powerful shockwaves and vibrations), interdimensional awareness, ability to disrupt the Speed Force |
| Vindicator | Marvel Comics | Uncanny X-Men #120 (April 1979) | Flight, energy manipulation (force fields, concussive blasts), superhuman strength, durability (via battlesuit) |
| Vigilante | DC Comics | Action Comics #42 (November 1941) | Expert marksman, skilled hand-to-hand combatant, master of various weapons (lasso, pistol, guitar), superb horseman |
| Vision | Marvel Comics | Avengers #57 (October 1968) | Density manipulation (flight, intangibility, superhuman strength), solar energy blasts, technopathy, superhuman intellect |
| Viv Vision | Marvel Comics | Vision #1 (November 2015) | Density manipulation (flight, intangibility, superhuman strength), solar energy blasts, technopathy, artificial intelligence |
| Vixen | DC Comics | Action Comics #521 (July 1981) | Animal mimicry (can tap into the abilities of any animal through the Tantu Totem), enhanced senses, superhuman physical attributes |
| Void | Image Comics | WildC.A.T.S. #1 (August 1992) | Cosmic awareness, teleportation, temporal manipulation, energy manipulation, flight |
| Volcana | Marvel Comics | Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #3 (July 1984) | Pyrokinesis (generate and control fire), heat manipulation, transformation into a lava-like form, flight (via thermal updrafts) |
| Volstagg | Marvel Comics | Journey into Mystery #119 (August 1965) | Superhuman strength, durability, stamina, master combatant, often depicted as resilient despite his size |
| Voodoo | Image Comics | WildC.A.T.S. #1 (August 1992) | Telepathy, empathy, ability to see alien true forms (daemonites), magical abilities, enhanced senses |
| Vox | Marvel Comics | Annihilation: Conquest – Quasar #1 (November 2007) | Energy projection, flight, cosmic awareness, ability to mimic voices and powers of those he has consumed or encountered |
| Vulcan | Marvel Comics | X-Men: Deadly Genesis #1 (January 2006) | Energy manipulation (absorption, projection, nullification), flight, superhuman strength, durability, cosmic awareness |
Descriptions
Valkyrie
Brunnhilde, the Asgardian Valkyrie, is a fierce warrior who guides fallen heroes to Valhalla. Wielding her sword Dragonfang, she possesses superhuman strength, durability, and immortality. She is a powerful ally, often fighting alongside the Avengers and representing Asgardian might.
Vampirella
An alien from Drakulon, Vampirella seeks justice against evil vampires on Earth. Known for her iconic red costume, she possesses superhuman strength, speed, and flight, sustained by blood. She’s a popular horror-fantasy character, using her vampiric powers to fight supernatural threats.
Vance Astro
Major Vance Astro, an astronaut from the 31st century, is a founding member of the original Guardians of the Galaxy. Encased in a containment suit, he wields potent psychokinetic powers, including telekinetic blasts and force fields, crucial for his team’s interstellar missions.
Vanguard
Nikolai Krylenko, a Russian mutant and superhero, is known as Vanguard. He can repel and reflect any form of energy or force, using a hammer and sickle. Often working with his sister Darkstar, he’s been a key member of various Soviet and Russian super-teams.
Vartox
From the dimension of Hypertaxis, Vartox is an alien with vast cosmic powers akin to Superman, including flight, strength, and energy projection. Often depicted as an older, flamboyant figure, he sometimes acts as an ally or rival to Superman.
Vector
Simon Utrecht, codenamed Vector, leads the villainous U-Foes. Gaining his powers from a space accident, he possesses psychokinesis, allowing him to repel all matter with immense force and create powerful force fields. He’s a significant threat to heroes like the Hulk.
Velocity
Carin Taylor, a member of the Cyberforce team, is known as Velocity for her incredible super-speed. She can move and react at superhuman levels, combined with an accelerated healing factor. Despite her youth, she’s an agile and vital asset to her team.
Venus
The Roman goddess of love and beauty, Venus came to Earth from Olympus to promote peace and harmony. Possessing immortality, flight, and the ability to inspire love, she occasionally aids heroes, primarily focusing on spreading goodwill and fighting injustice in early Marvel comics.
Venus Dee Milo
A mutant and member of the X-Statix, Venus Dee Milo is composed of glowing pink energy. She can teleport, stretch, and reform her body. Her unique amorphous form and distinctive personality made her a memorable and visually striking character in the superhero world.
Vibe
Paco Ramone, Vibe, is a metahuman capable of generating powerful vibrational blasts and shockwaves. A former member of the Justice League, he can also sense and disrupt interdimensional breaches. He gained renewed popularity through his depiction in The Flash TV series.
Vindicator
James Hudson, known as Vindicator (or Guardian), leads Canada’s Alpha Flight. His powerful battlesuit generates an omni-directional energy field, granting him flight, energy manipulation, superhuman strength, and durability. He is a steadfast Canadian national hero and a strong leader.
Vigilante
Greg Saunders was the original Vigilante, a cowboy-themed hero who fought crime with a pistol, lasso, and guitar. A skilled marksman and combatant, he rode a motorcycle. Later versions like Adrian Chase also adopted the mantle, often as a grittier anti-hero.
Vision
An android created by Ultron, the Vision joined the Avengers. He can manipulate his density, becoming intangible or incredibly strong. He also projects powerful solar energy blasts from his forehead gem, making him a unique and iconic Marvel hero.
Viv Vision
Viv Vision is the synthetic daughter of the Vision and Virginia, sharing her father’s density manipulation and solar energy projection powers. She strives to understand human emotions while navigating life as a sentient android. She is a member of the Champions.
Vixen
Mari McCabe, Vixen, can mimic the abilities of any animal through her magical Tantu Totem. This grants her enhanced senses, strength, and speed. A fierce protector of wildlife, she is a prominent and powerful member of the Justice League.
Void
Adrianna Tereshkova became Void after merging with a cosmic entity. As a member of WildC.A.T.S., she possesses cosmic awareness, teleportation, and temporal manipulation. She offers glimpses of the future and transports her team, making her vital to their operations.
Volcana
Marsha Rosenberg, aka Volcana, gained pyrokinetic powers during the Secret Wars. She can transform into molten rock, generate and control intense fire, and fly. She’s been a formidable villain and, at times, an anti-hero, often associated with Molecule Man.
Volstagg
A loyal member of the Warriors Three and companion to Thor, Volstagg is a large, jovial Asgardian warrior. Despite his love for feasting, he possesses superhuman strength and durability, proving his surprising bravery and combat prowess in many battles for Asgard.
Voodoo
Priscilla Kitaen, known as Voodoo, is a powerful telepath and empath of the WildC.A.T.S. She can see through the human disguises of the alien Daemonites. Her mystical and psionic abilities make her a crucial asset in fighting supernatural threats.
Vox
Vox is a powerful artificial intelligence created by the Phalanx, serving as a cosmic herald. It can replicate the voices and powers of those it encounters or consumes. While not a traditional superhero, it’s a significant cosmic entity in the Marvel universe.
Vulcan
Gabriel Summers, Vulcan, is Cyclops and Havok’s Omega-level mutant brother. He possesses vast energy manipulation powers, including absorption, projection, and nullification. He eventually became the powerful, albeit tyrannical, emperor of the Shi’ar Empire.