A number of superheroes have appeared on television and originated there. Note that this list is specifically for characters who originated in television rather than characters who originated in another medium and appeared later on television.
A
- Adam Davenport Agent J Astro Boy Agent K
B
- Buttercup Batman Buffy , The Vampire Slayer
C
- Claire Bennet
- The Crimson Chin Captain America
D
- Darkwing Duck Danger Mouse
Daredevil Dick Tracy
E
G
- Gizmoduck The Green Hornet
H
J
- Jenny Wakeman (My Life as a Teenage Robot)
- Johnny X James Bond Jr.
N
P
- Peter Petrelli Popeye
S
- Snake Eyes Superman Spider-Man Speed Racer Salior Moon