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

Animation

NameAnimalWorkDescriptionRefs.
Darkwing Duck Duck Darkwing Duck A superhero duck named Drake Mallard. [39]
Dynomutt Robotic dog Dynomutt, Dog Wonder The robotic dog sidekick of the Blue Falcon. [40]
Gleek Monkey The All-New Super Friends Hour A blue, monkey-like alien and a member of the Super Friends. [41]
Hong Kong Phooey Dog Hong Kong Phooey A dog superhero that fights crime with kung fu. [40]
Mighty Mouse MouseMighty Mouse seriesA superhero mouse inspired by Superman. [42] [43]
Perry the Platypus Platypus Phineas and Ferb A pet platypus that has a secret agent alter ego. [44]
Po Panda Kung Fu Panda A martial artist panda that is the prophesized Dragon Warrior. [45]
Rufus Naked mole rat Kim Possible The sidekick of Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable. [46]
Underdog Dog Underdog A superhero dog. [47]
Wonder Dog Dog Super Friends The dog sidekick of superheroes Wendy and Marvin. [48]

Live action

NameAnimalWorkDescriptionRefs.
Alligator Loki Alligator Marvel Cinematic Universe An alternate universe version of Loki. [49] [50]
Godzilla Dinosaur Godzilla A radioactive dinosaur kaiju. [51] [52]
Rocket Raccoon Marvel Cinematic Universe The film version of Rocket Raccoon. [53]
Venus Turtle Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation A character from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. [13]

Literature

NameAnimalWorkDescriptionRefs.
Ulysses Squirrel Flora & Ulysses A superhero squirrel that is friends with a girl named Flora. [44]

Video games

NameAnimalWorkDescriptionRefs.
Knuckles the Echidna Echidna Sonic the Hedgehog A red echidna and friend of Sonic. [54]
Sonic the Hedgehog Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog A blue hedgehog with superhuman speed. [55] [56] [57]
Shadow the Hedgehog Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog A hedgehog antihero and rival of Sonic. [58]
Tails Fox Sonic the Hedgehog A two-tailed fox and sidekick of Sonic. [59]

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