What is Superhero manga?

In modern popular fiction, a superhero is a type of costumed heroic character who possesses supernatural or superhuman powers and who is dedicated to fighting crime, protecting the public, and usually battling supervillains. A female superhero is sometimes called a superheroine. Fiction centered on such characters, especially in American comic books since the 1930s, is known as superhero fiction.Source: Wikipedia

Random Superhero Manga You might like

Boku no Hero Academia

(My Hero Academia)

8.48

Description:

What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called “Quirks” at age four? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless? Middle school student Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn’t got an ounce of power in him. With no chance of ever getting into the prestigious U.A. High School for budding heroes, his life is looking more and more like a dead end. Then an encounter with All Might, the greatest hero of them all, gives him a chance to change his destiny… (Source: Viz Media)
Type

manga

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2014-07-07

One Punch-Man

(One-Punch Man)

8.46

Description:

Everything about a young man named Saitama screams "AVERAGE,” from his lifeless expression, to his bald head, to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking fellow doesn't have your average problem... He's actually a superhero that's looking for tough opponents! The problem is, every time he finds a promising candidate he beats the snot out of them in one punch. Can Saitama finally find an evil villain strong enough to challenge him? Follow Saitama through his hilarious romps as he searches for new bad guys to challenge! (Source: Viz)
Type

manga

Volumes

0

Status

current

Started

2012-06-14

One-Punch Man ONE

8.24

Description:

Follows the life of a hero who manages to win all battles with only one punch. This ability seems to frustrate him as he no longer feels the thrill and adrenaline of fighting a tough battle, which leads to him questioning his past desire of being strong. (Source: MU)
Type

manga

Rating

Status

current

Started

2009-07-03

Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals

(My Hero Academia: Vigilantes)

7.43

Description:

In a world where 80 percent of the population has super powers, "Heroes" are chosen ones, celebrated and authorized to use their innate powers to serve society. But not everyone can earn or be given the title of Hero, and those who use their powers without society's approval to fight evil are known by another name—Vigilantes! (Source: VIZ Media) Note: Includes the 2 prologues and 5 extra chapters.
Type

manga

Volumes

15

Chapters

133

Status

finished

Started

2016-08-20

Reverse Villain

7.17

Description:

Jung-woo is stuck in a reincarnation cycle along with his nemesis, Shin-Ryong. Ever since he was little, he had a dream. He wanted to become strong enough to conquer Murim. However, things did not always go the way he planned. Shin-Ryong defeated him on every occasion. At this point, Ha Jung-woo had been reincarnated 5 times and was defeated yet again. When he was reincarnated for the sixth time, he is born into the modern world. Being born into a new world changes Jung-woo's goal, as there is no Murim in the modern world. Yet he continues training in order to defeat Shin-Ryong. Ultimately, he prioritizes the goal of becoming stronger to defeat Shin-Ryong, while trying to adapt to this modern world where he has a family and goes to a school like a normal person. (Source: MU)
Type

manhwa

Chapters

110

Status

finished

Started

2020-01-09

RaW Hero

6.66

Description:

The unemployed Chiaki is the eldest of three brothers. With no parents, he starts job hunting to support his two younger brothers. Chiaki witnesses a young woman being sexually assaulted and tries to help, without knowing that this behavior would change his destiny. (Source: Mangadex)
Type

manga

Volumes

7

Chapters

41

Status

finished

Started

2018-09-25

SHY

7.48

Description:

In the middle of the 21st century, the world was on the brink of World War III. But superheroes from across the globe appeared and helped bring an era of peace. With the crisis averted, the Heroes returned to their home countries where they now help with domestic matters. This is the story about the young Japanese heroine named "Shy"... (Source: MangaUpdates)
Type

manga

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2019-08-01

Sentai Daishikkaku

(Go, Go, Loser Ranger!)

7.33

Description:

Thirteen years ago, suddenly the Villainous Army of evil appeared in their gigantic floating castle 10000 meters in the sky to invade Earth! The villainous army have reviving capabilities that make them immortal, making them a serious threat to humanity. To protect us against these invaders, the Divine Dragon Rangers, the Dragon Keepers, wield their miraculous powers and their weapons, Divine Tools, and continuously fight for our safety! The assault of the Villainous Army! The vigilance of the Dragon Keepers! Will they succeed in their conquest...? Find out in the action-packed superhero series of a lifetime! (Source: Kodansha, translated)
Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2021-02-03

Solo Login

7.09

Description:

11-year-old Jung Si-woo never had any friends, because there was nothing interesting about him. He lived an average life as an average person in an average world. But suddenly, the earth faced a great change when Mysterious floating 'Sky Castles' appeared. The 'Sky Castles' granted some people wings and powers, but unfortunately, Si-woo wasn't one of them. (Source: MangaDex)
Type

manhwa

Rating

Status

current

Started

2020-01-25

Niwatori Fighter

(Rooster Fighter)

7.64

Description:

The neighborhood cock of the walk is more than just an ordinary rooster—he’s humanity’s greatest defender! His opponents may be ten stories tall, but nothing is bigger than his stout heart and his fearsome battle cry—cock-a-doodle-doo! (Source: VIZ Media)
Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2020-12-18

Hero Killer

(Hero Killer)

7.82

Description:

The world is in constant turmoil, with constant wars breaking out between Heroes and Villains. Gifted with supernatural abilities, one lone girl sets out on a bloody path for revenge against the injustices of the world she lives in. With the constant clashes between titans, no one is safe. If no one is willing to protect the innocent, who are the real heroes, and who are the real villains? What truly separates one from the other? (Source: Webtoons)
Type

manhwa

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2021-02-25

Zannen Onna Kanbu Black General-san

(Precarious Woman Executive Miss Black General)

7.56

Description:

Miss Black General is the villainous leader of RX, a secret organization bent on world-domination. Unfortunately, Miss Black General also has a huge crush on Brave Man, a costumed superhero dedicated to foiling RX's evil schemes, and she often mistakes his violent heroics for an overly enthusiastic form of flirtation. So how exactly is she going to to conquer the world when she can't even conquer her own feelings? And how will Brave Man respond to this odd twist? (Source: HoboP)
Type

manga

Volumes

0

Rating

Ecchi

Status

current

Started

2015-05-09

Deadpool: Samurai

7.54

Description:

Marvel raids Shonen Jump + ?! The irresponsible hero "Deadpool," an extreme outlier even amongst American comic heroes, is finally serialized !!!! A super collaboration manga that involves both the Avengers and Shonen Jump characters! Anyway, Deadpool lands in Tokyo with a bang! What could possibly go wrong when Iron Man invites Deadpool join the Avengers' new Samurai Squad? After all, Deadpool is just in it for the money…and the trip to Japan. This is fine, right? (Source: VIZ Media) Note: Includes 2 extra chapters.
Type

manga

Volumes

2

Chapters

17

Status

finished

Started

2020-12-10

Melancholia

7.58

Description:

An omnibus collection of short stories. (Source: MU)
Type

manga

Volumes

2

Chapters

26

Status

finished

Started

2017-01-19

Choinui Sidae

(Superhuman Era)

7.83

Description:

If someone said 'Super Man' really exists in this world, would you believe it? Every time a monster appears, a student-- or at least looks like a student, who has superpowers, kills the monster. But... who exactly is this student? And where did these monsters appear from? Source: MU
Type

manhwa

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

current

Started

2019-07-12

Chikyuu no Ko

(Earthchild)

5.91

Description:

A regular person falls in love with a superhero who protects Earth! In terms of circumstances, ability, experience--they are from two different worlds, but they get to know each other, support each other, and then... A unique love story on a planetary scale now begins!
Type

manga

Volumes

3

Chapters

27

Rating

13

Status

finished

Started

2022-02-20

Batman: Child of Dreams

7.25

Description:

While doing a news story in Gotham City, a documentary team from Tokyo films Batman as he rescues a group of hostages from the villianous Two-Face. The only problem is that Two-Face is still locked up in Arkham Asylum, and the man they captured is dead. Soon, other copies of Batman's famous rogues' gallery begin appearing all over Gotham, and the trail leads to a drug coming from Tokyo. (Source: Wikipedia)
Type

manga

Volumes

1

Chapters

10

Status

finished

Started

2000-11-01

Dog Ningen

(Dog Ningen)

7.45

Description:

Rex is a half man half dog. He was created when a drunk old man forced himself on a stray female dog in the street. Because of his father, Rex has to live his life as a freak rejected by society. Now he is looking for him, so he can take his revenge. (Source: Amazon)
Type

oel

Rating

Sexual Violence

Status

current

Started

2019-09-30

Boku no Hero Academia Volume Zero

(My Hero Academia Volume Zero)

8.14

Description:

Japanese fans who attend screenings of the My Hero Academia: Two Heroes anime film are in for a treat. The first million will be able to get their hands on a volume 0 manga, which includes a new cover and a manga by series creator Kohei Horikoshi, a dialogue between Horikoshi and One Piece author Eiichiro Oda, and a collection of character analysis materials. (Source: CR)
Type

manga

Volumes

1

Rating

Status

finished

Started

2018-08-03

Boku no Hero Academia: Team Up Mission

(My Hero Academia Team Up Mission)

7.64

Description:

A new serialized spin-off of Boku no Hero Academia focusing on Deku and friends fighting together along with Pro Heroes. Written and illustrated by Yoco Akiyama, author of the Melissa Shield one-shot titled "Kitto Daremo ga Dareka no Hero" (Everyone is Surely Someone's Hero) and the Watashi no Hero Academia 4-koma spin-off. (Source: Mangadex)
Type

manga

Rating

Status

current

Started

2019-07-25

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