With six superheroes that start with the letter Z, this complete list showcases powerful characters from top comic book publishers like DC, Marvel, and Valiant Comics. These heroes and magical beings share unique traits, such as mastery of elemental powers, magical spells spoken backward, and strong ties to legendary comic teams like the Justice League. The variety of abilities and origins highlights how diverse characters with the letter Z can be in the superhero world.

Explore the table below to discover each superhero’s publisher, first comic appearance, powers, and a short description.

Publisher This column lists the comic book company that created and owns the character, such as DC Comics, Marvel Comics, or Valiant Comics.

First Appearance See where and when each superhero made their debut in comic books. This includes the title and issue number, giving a clear idea of their origin in comic history.

Powers Learn about the special skills and abilities each hero possesses, from magic and flight to superhuman strength and energy control.

Description Get a brief overview of the character’s background, key traits, and role in their comic universe to help you understand what makes them unique.

Superheroes that start with Z

SuperheroesPublisherFirst AppearancePowers
ZanDC ComicsSuper Friends #7 (Oct 1977)Hydrokinesis (water and ice transformation)
ZatannaDC ComicsHawkman #4 (Nov 1964)Magic (speaking backwards), flight, illusion, teleportation, elemental control
ZataraDC ComicsAction Comics #1 (June 1938)Magic (hypnotism, illusion, teleportation, elemental control, energy blasts)
ZaurielDC ComicsJLA #6 (June 1997)Flight, superhuman strength, angelic powers (divine energy blasts, healing)
Z-ManMarvel ComicsMenace #11 (May 1954)Superhuman strength, durability, energy absorption/projection, flight
ZephyrValiant ComicsHarbinger #1 (June 2012)Flight, psionic abilities (telekinetic manipulation, force fields)

Descriptions

Zan
Zan is one half of the Wonder Twins, an alien superhero duo from the planet Exxor. He can transform into any form of water, from a block of ice to a raging waterfall, by touching fists with his sister Jayna and shouting “Wonder Twin powers, activate!”.
Zatanna
Zatanna Zatara is a powerful magician and a member of the Justice League Dark. As a skilled practitioner of “backward magic,” she casts spells by speaking her incantations in reverse. She is the daughter of the equally famous sorcerer, Zatara.
Zatara
Giovanni “John” Zatara is a Golden Age DC Comics magician, renowned for his stage act and real magical abilities, primarily by speaking spells backward. He is the father of the more famous Zatanna and has often helped the Justice Society of America.
Zauriel
Zauriel is a former angel of the Pax Dei who fell from grace after falling in love with a mortal woman. He serves as a powerful ally to the Justice League, possessing immense angelic powers, including flight, superhuman strength, and divine energy manipulation.
Z-Man
Z-Man is a recurring villain in the Marvel Universe, often associated with Captain America and the Avengers. Originally an alien named Zharkov, he gained his powers through advanced technology, granting him superhuman abilities and energy manipulation.
Zephyr
Zephyr, whose real name is Faith Herbert, is a prominent Valiant Comics superhero. A self-proclaimed “fangirl,” she possesses the power of flight and limited telekinesis, using her abilities to fight crime and inspire hope.
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