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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.

Comics

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

Animation

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

Live action

Name Animal Work Description Refs.
Alligator Loki Alligator Marvel Cinematic Universe An alternate universe version of Loki.
Godzilla Dinosaur Godzilla A radioactive dinosaur kaiju.
Rocket Raccoon Marvel Cinematic Universe The film version of Rocket Raccoon.
Venus Turtle Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation A character from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.

Literature

Name Animal Work Description Refs.
Ulysses Squirrel Flora & Ulysses A superhero squirrel that is friends with a girl named Flora.

Video games

Name Animal Work Description Refs.
Knuckles the Echidna Echidna Sonic the Hedgehog A red echidna and friend of Sonic.
Sonic the Hedgehog Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog A blue hedgehog with superhuman speed.
Shadow the Hedgehog Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog A hedgehog antihero and rival of Sonic.
Tails Fox Sonic the Hedgehog A two-tailed fox and sidekick of Sonic.

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