List of animal superheroes

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Animal superheroes are fictional non-human animals that fit the narrative role of a hero in superhero fiction, typically possessing superpowers that they use to improve the world, protect the public, or fight crime.

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Comics

NameAnimalPublisherDescriptionRefs.
Ace the Bat-Hound Dog DC Comics The pet dog and sidekick of Batman. [1]
Beasts of Burden Dogs Dark Horse Comics A dog superhero team. [2]
Beppo Monkey DC Comics A super-monkey from the planet Krypton. [3]
Captain Carrot Rabbit DC Comics A rabbit that can gain powers similar to those of Superman. [4] [5]
Ch'p Squirrel DC Comics A squirrel-like alien and a member of the Green Lantern Corps. [6]
Comet Horse DC Comics A sapient horse that was once an ancient Greek centaur. [7]
Cosmo the Spacedog Dog Marvel Comics A telepathic Soviet space dog. [8]
Cutey Bunny Rabbit Joshua Quagmire An anthropomorphic rabbit superheroine named Kelly O'Hare. [9]
Congorilla Gorilla DC Comics A human that transformed into a super-powered gorilla. [3]
Detective Chimp Chimpanzee DC Comics A highly intelligent chimpanzee detective. [3]
Devil Dinosaur Dinosaur Marvel Comics A giant red theropod dinosaur. [10] [11]
Dinkan Mouse Mangalam Publications A superhero mouse from Kerala, India [12]
Dogpool Dog Marvel Comics An alternate-universe version of Deadpool. [13]
Donatello Turtle Mirage Studios One of the main characters of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. [14]
Entoman Duck David Füleki A vulgar, misanthropic German duck superhero. [15]
Gorilla-Man Gorilla Marvel Comics A superhero gorilla. [16]
Hellcow Cow Marvel Comics A cow that was bitten by Dracula, turning her into a vampiric superhero. [17] [18]
Hit-Monkey Japanese macaque Marvel Comics A Japanese monkey that works as an assassin. [19]
Hoppy the Marvel Bunny Rabbit Fawcett Comics A rabbit with the powers of Captain Marvel. [4]
Howard the Duck Duck Marvel Comics An anthropomorphic duck often appearing in satirical or humorous comics. [20]
Jeff the Land Shark Land shark Marvel Comics The pet and sidekick of Gwenpool, Hawkeye, and Deadpool. [21] [22]
Jennika Turtle IDW Publishing A character from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. [23]
Krypto Dog DC Comics The pet dog and sidekick of Superman. [24]
Leonardo Turtle Mirage Studios One of the main characters of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. [14]
Lockheed Dragon Marvel Comics The alien dragon companion of Kitty Pryde. [25]
Lockjaw Dog Marvel Comics An Inhuman bulldog with teleportation powers. [24]
Michaelangelo Turtle Mirage Studios One of the main characters of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. [14]
Miyamoto Usagi Rabbit Dark Horse Comics A rabbit rōnin. [4]
Old Lace Dinosaur Marvel Comics A genetically-engineered Deinonychus and partner of Gertrude Yorkes. [26] [27]
Paperinik Duck Arnoldo Mondadori Editore The superhero alter ego of Donald Duck. [28]
Raphael Turtle Mirage Studios One of the main characters of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. [14]
Rex the Wonder Dog Dog DC Comics A superhero White Shepherd dog with various superpowers. [29]
Rocket Raccoon Raccoon Marvel Comics A superhero that is a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy. [20]
Solovar Gorilla DC Comics A gorilla supporting character of the Flash. [30]
Spider-Ham Pig Marvel Comics An alternate-universe version of Spider-Man. [31] [32]
Streaky the Supercat Cat DC Comics The pet cat of Supergirl. [33]
Super Duck Duck Archie Comics A comedic superhero duck. [34]
Super Rabbit Rabbit Timely Comics A rabbit with a magic ring that grants him invulnerability. [35]
Super-Turtle Turtle DC Comics A superhero turtle inspired by Superman. [36]
Tawky Tawny Tiger Fawcett Comics An anthropomorphic tiger and supporting character of Captain Marvel. [37]
Terrific Whatzit Turtle DC Comics A turtle with powers similar to those of the Flash. [38]
Thunderbunny Rabbit Charlton Comics A boy named Bobby Caswell that can transform into a superhero bunny. [39]
Topo Octopus DC Comics The octopus sidekick of Aquaman. [40]
Zabu Smilodon Marvel Comics A saber-toothed cat from the Savage Land and the partner of Ka-Zar. [41]

Animation

NameAnimalWorkDescriptionRefs.
Darkwing Duck Duck Darkwing Duck A superhero duck named Drake Mallard. [42]
Duck Dodgers Duck Looney Tunes A science fiction superhero alter-ego of Daffy Duck. [43] [44] [45]
Dynomutt Robotic dog Dynomutt, Dog Wonder The robotic dog sidekick of the Blue Falcon. [46]
Gleek Monkey The All-New Super Friends Hour A blue, monkey-like alien and a member of the Super Friends. [47]
Hong Kong Phooey Dog Hong Kong Phooey A dog superhero that fights crime with kung fu. [46]
Mighty Mouse MouseMighty Mouse seriesA superhero mouse inspired by Superman. [48] [49]
Perry the Platypus Platypus Phineas and Ferb A pet platypus that has a secret agent alter ego. [50]
Po Panda Kung Fu Panda A martial artist panda that is the prophesized Dragon Warrior. [51]
Rufus Naked mole rat Kim Possible The sidekick of Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable. [52]
Underdog Dog Underdog A superhero dog. [53]
Wonder Dog Dog Super Friends The dog sidekick of superheroes Wendy and Marvin. [54]

Live action

NameAnimalWorkDescriptionRefs.
Alligator Loki Alligator Marvel Cinematic Universe An alternate universe version of Loki. [55] [56]
Godzilla Dinosaur Godzilla A radioactive dinosaur kaiju. [57] [58]
Rocket Raccoon Marvel Cinematic Universe The film version of Rocket Raccoon. [59]
Venus Turtle Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation A character from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. [14]

Literature

NameAnimalWorkDescriptionRefs.
Ulysses Squirrel Flora & Ulysses A superhero squirrel that is friends with a girl named Flora. [50]

Video games

NameAnimalWorkDescriptionRefs.
Knuckles the Echidna Echidna Sonic the Hedgehog A red echidna and friend of Sonic. [60]
Sonic the Hedgehog Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog A blue hedgehog with superhuman speed. [61] [62] [63]
Shadow the Hedgehog Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog A hedgehog antihero and rival of Sonic. [64]
Tails Fox Sonic the Hedgehog A two-tailed fox and sidekick of Sonic. [65]

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