List of United States-themed superheroes

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The following is a list of superheroes with names or overt motifs relating to the United States of America, usually (though not necessarily) with an overtly patriotic character. Characters are listed alphabetically by publisher.

Contents

A.C. Comics

Amalgam Comics

Archie Comics

Crestwood Publications

Dark Horse Comics

DC Comics

Dynamite Entertainment

Fox Features Syndicate

G-Man Comics

Heroic Publications

Impact Comics

Image Comics

Marvel Comics

Nedor Comics/Terra Obscura

Organic Comix

New England Comics

Wildstorm

America's Best Comics

Miss America

Homage Comics

Multiple Publishers

Battle Fever J

Samurai Flamenco

Street Fighter

Overwatch

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