List of American superhero TV shows explained

This is a list of comic superhero TV shows produced by American studios by year to the present.

Live-action

TitleOriginal airingSeasonsEpisodesNetwork(s)PublisherNotes
Adventures of Superman1952–586104SyndicationDC Comics
Batman1966–683120ABC
The Green Hornet1966-67126Holyoke Publishing / NOW Comics
Spidey Super Stories1974–77329PBSMarvel Comics
Shazam!1974–76328CBSDC Comics
The Secrets of Isis1975–76222
Wonder Woman1975–79360 (with pilots)ABC (season 1)
CBS (seasons 2–3)
1977–79213CBSMarvel ComicsStarted with a television film.
The Incredible Hulk1977–82580Started with 2 television films and ended with 3 television films post series between 1988 and 1990
Superboy1988–924100SyndicationDC Comics
Swamp Thing1990–93372USA Network
The Flash1990–91122CBSAdjacent to the Arrowverse.
Human Target199217ABC
1993–97488
Night Man1997–99244SyndicationMalibu Comics
Smallville2001–1110217The WB (seasons 1–5)
The CW (seasons 6–10)		DC ComicsAdjacent to the Arrowverse.
Birds of Prey2002–03113The WB
2006112Marvel Comics
Human Target2010–11225Fox / CTVDC Comics
Arrow2012–208170The CWPart of the Arrowverse.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.2013–207136ABCMarvel ComicsAdjacent to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Gotham2014–195100FoxDC Comics
The Flash2014–239184The CWPart of the Arrowverse.
Constantine2014–15113NBC
2015–16218ABCMarvel ComicsAdjacent to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Powers220PlayStation NetworkImage Comics
2015–19571The CWVertigo Comics
Daredevil2015–18339NetflixMarvel ComicsPart of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Defenders Saga.
Supergirl2015–216126CBS (season 1)
The CW (seasons 2–6)		DC ComicsPart of the Arrowverse.
2015–19339NetflixMarvel ComicsPart of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Defenders Saga.
Legends of Tomorrow2016–227110The CWDC ComicsPart of the Arrowverse.
Lucifer2016–21693Fox (seasons 1–3)
Netflix (seasons 4–6)		Vertigo Comics
Preacher2016–19443AMC
Luke Cage2016–18226NetflixMarvel ComicsPart of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Defenders Saga.
Powerless2017112NBCDC Comics
2017–19327Marvel ComicsAdjacent to the X-Men film series.
2017–18223NetflixPart of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Defenders Saga.
201718Miniseries. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Defenders Saga.
18ABC
2017–19229FoxAdjacent to the X-Men film series.
226NetflixPart of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Defenders Saga.
333Hulu
Black Lightning2018–21458The CWDC ComicsPart of the Arrowverse.
Krypton2018–19220Syfy
220FreeformMarvel Comics
Titans2018–23449DC Universe (seasons 1–2)
Max (seasons 3–4)		DC ComicsAdjacent to the Arrowverse.
Doom Patrol2019–23446DC Universe (seasons 1–2)
Max
Swamp Thing2019110DC Universe
The Boys2019–present324Prime VideoWildStorm / Dynamite Entertainment
The Umbrella Academy2019–2024436NetflixDark Horse Comics
Pennyworth2019–22330Epix (seasons 1–2)Max (season 3)DC ComicsSet in continuity with Gotham.
Batwoman351The CWPart of the Arrowverse.
Watchmen201919HBOMiniseries.
Stargirl2020–22339DC Universe (season 1)
The CW (seasons 1–3)		Part of the Arrowverse.
2020110HuluMarvel Comics
WandaVision202119Disney+Miniseries. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Superman & Lois2021–2024343The CWDC ComicsRenewed for a fourth and final season. Adjacent to the Arrowverse.[1]
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier202116Disney+Marvel ComicsMiniseries. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Jupiter's Legacy18NetflixImage Comics
Sweet Tooth2021–2024216Vertigo ComicsRenewed for a third and final season.
2021–present212Disney+Marvel ComicsPart of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2021110FXVertigo Comics
Hawkeye16Disney+Marvel ComicsMiniseries Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Peacemaker2022–present18MaxDC ComicsRenewed for a second season. Part of the DC Extended Universe / DC Universe. [2]
Naomi2022113The CW
DMZ14MaxVertigo ComicsMiniseries.
Moon Knight16Disney+Marvel ComicsMiniseries. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Ms. Marvel16
The Sandman111NetflixVertigo ComicsRenewed for a second season.
19Disney+Marvel ComicsMiniseries. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Gotham Knights2023113The CWDC Comics
16Disney+Marvel ComicsMiniseries. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Gen V2023–present18Prime VideoWildStorm / Dynamite EntertainmentRenewed for a second season. Set in continuity with The Boys.
Bodies202318NetflixVertigo Comics
Echo202415Disney+Marvel ComicsMiniseries. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Upcoming
Dead Boy Detectives202418NetflixVertigo ComicsSet in continuity with The Sandman.
The Penguin18MaxDC ComicsSet in continuity with The Batman.[3]
19Disney+Marvel ComicsPart of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
118Follow-up to Daredevil. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Ironheart16Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Wonder Man1
Prime VideoImage Comics
Untitled Arkham seriesMaxDC ComicsPart of the DC Universe.[4] [5]
WallerSpin-off of Peacemaker. Part of DC Universe.[6] [7]
Paradise LostPart of DC Universe.
Booster Gold
Lanterns

Animated Series

TitleOriginal airingSeasonsEpisodesNetwork(s)PublisherNotes
The Marvel Super Heroes1966165ABCMarvel Comics
The New Adventures of Superman1966–70468CBSDC Comics
The Adventures of Superboy1966–69334
The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure1967–68136
Fantastic Four120ABCMarvel Comics
1967–70352
Aquaman1968–70136CBSDC Comics
The Batman/Superman Hour1968–69134
The Adventures of Batman117
1973116ABC
The New Adventures of Batman1977–78116CBS
The All-New Super Friends Hour115ABC
The Batman/Tarzan Adventure Hour17CBS
Challenge of the Superfriends1978216ABC
The New Fantastic Four113NBCMarvel Comics
Fred and Barney Meet the Thing1979112
1979–80116ABC
The World's Greatest Super Friends18DC Comics
The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show1979–815112
Super Friends1980–83322
Batman and the Super 71980–81133CBS
The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!1981–82238NBC
Spider-Man126Marvel Comics
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends1981–83324NBC
The Incredible Hulk1982–83113
1984-8518ABCDC Comics
198518
Superman1988113CBS
Swamp Thing1990–9115Fox Kids
1992–95285Part of the DC Animated Universe.
1992–97576Marvel ComicsPart of the Marvel Animated Universe.
1994–96226Syndication
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Wild C.A.T.s1994–95113 CBSWildStorm / Image Comics
Ultraforce113USA NetworkMalibu Comics
1994–98565Fox KidsMarvel ComicsPart of the Marvel Animated Universe.
The Maxx1995113MTVImage Comics / IDW Publishing
The Superman/Batman Adventures12USA NetworkDC Comics
1996–2000454Kids' WBPart of the DC Animated Universe.
The Incredible Hulk1996–97221UPN KidsMarvel ComicsPart of the Marvel Animated Universe.
Todd McFarlane's Spawn1997–99318HBOImage Comics
The New Batman Adventures124Kids' WBDC ComicsPart of the DC Animated Universe.
The New Batman/Superman Adventures1997–200013
1997–2001453Malibu Comics
Silver Surfer1998113Fox KidsMarvel ComicsPart of the Marvel Animated Universe.
Batman Beyond1999–2001352Kids' WBDC ComicsPart of the DC Animated Universe.
Spider-Man Unlimited113Fox KidsMarvel ComicsPart of the Marvel Animated Universe.
1999–2000113
2000–03452Kids' WB
Static Shock2000–04452WildStorm / DC ComicsPart of the DC Animated Universe.
The Zeta Project2001–02226DC Comics
Justice League2001–04252Cartoon Network
2003113MTVMarvel Comics
Teen Titans2003–06565Cartoon Network / Kids' WB (seasons 1–2)DC Comics
Justice League Unlimited2004–06339Cartoon NetworkPart of the DC Animated Universe.
The Batman2004–08565Cartoon Network (seasons 1–3)
Kids' WB (seasons 4–5)
Krypto the Superdog2005–06239Cartoon Network
2006126Marvel Comics
Legion of Super Heroes2006–08225Kids' WBDC Comics
2008–09226The CW (season 1)
Disney XD (season 2)		Marvel Comics
2008–11365Cartoon NetworkDC Comics
2009126Marvel Comics
2009–12252
The Super Hero Squad Show2009–11252Cartoon Network
2010–12225Disney XDSet in continuity with Wolverine and the X-Men.
Young Justice2010–22498Cartoon Network (seasons 1–2)
DC Universe (season 3)Max (season 4)		DC Comics
2011–13126Cartoon Network
2012–174104Disney XDMarvel ComicsPart of the Marvel Animation Universe.
Teen Titans Go!2013–present8392Cartoon NetworkDC Comics
Avengers Assemble2013–195127Disney XDMarvel ComicsPart of the Marvel Animation Universe.
Beware the Batman2013–14126Cartoon Network / Adult SwimDC Comics
Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.2013–15252Disney XDMarvel ComicsPart of the Marvel Animation Universe.
Guardians of the Galaxy2015–19379
Justice League Action2016–18152Cartoon NetworkDC Comics
2017–20358Disney XDMarvel ComicsSet in continuity with Guardians of the Galaxy.
2017–21256Disney XD / Disney ChannelContinuation of the 2014 film loosely based on Marvel Comics.
DC Super Hero Girls2019–21278Cartoon NetworkDC Comics
Harley Quinn2019–present447DC Universe (seasons 1–2)Max (season 3–)Renewed for a fifth season.
Invincible2021–present213Prime VideoImage ComicsRenewed for a third season.
M.O.D.O.K.2021110HuluMarvel Comics
Spidey and His Amazing Friends2021–present359Disney JuniorRenewed for a fourth season.
218Disney+Renewed for a third season. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Multiverse Saga.
110HuluRenewed for a second season.
202218Prime VideoWildStorm / Dynamite EntertainmentAnimated spin-off of The Boys.
Baymax! 16Disney+Marvel ComicsSpin-off of Big Hero 6: The Series.
I Am Groot2022–present210Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Batwheels137Cartoon Network / MaxDC ComicsRenewed for a second season.
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur2023–present116Disney ChannelMarvel Comics
My Adventures with Superman217Adult Swim / MaxDC ComicsWill be 20 eps. total once Season 2 ends on July 21, 2024. Renewed for a third season.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/anthony-bourdain-get-jiro-adult-swim-super-mutant-magic-academy-1235921983/
X-Men '972024110Disney+Marvel ComicsContinuation of X-Men (1992–97). Renewed for a second season and third season.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN8oeJ0tnpg
Upcoming
Creature Commandos17MaxDC ComicsPart of the DC Universe.
Beast Boy: Lone Wolf110Cartoon Network / Max
14Disney+Marvel ComicsMiniseries. Continuation of What If...?
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-ManRenewed for a second season.
Batman: Caped CrusaderPrime VideoDC Comics
Bat-FamilySet in continuity with Merry Little Batman.
Kite Man: Hell Yeah!MaxSet in continuity with Harley Quinn.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Superman & Lois, All American: Homecoming Renewed, Gotham Knights Canceled at The CW. The Hollywood Reporter. Rick. Porter. June 12, 2023.
  2. Web site: D'Alessandro. Anthony. Peacemaker Renewed For Season 2 By HBO Max. Deadline Hollywood. February 16, 2022. February 16, 2022.
  3. Web site: Vary. Adam B.. April 12, 2023. The Penguin Trailer: Colin Farrell Returns to Gotham as The Batman Spinoff Series Confirms 2024 Release. April 13, 2023. Variety. April 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230412175347/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-penguin-trailer-colin-farrell-2024-release-date-1235579984/. live.
  4. Web site: Sharf. Zack. Matt Reeves: The Batman TV Series Changed From Gotham PD to Arkham After Creative Differences. Variety. March 7, 2022. March 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220308022447/https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/matt-reeves-batman-tv-show-changes-gotham-pd-creative-issue-1235198064/. March 8, 2022. live.
  5. Web site: Behbakht. Andy. The Batman's Arkham Asylum Spinoff Confirmed As Part Of DCU By James Gunn. Screen Rant. December 18, 2023.
  6. Web site: Kit. Borys. DC Slate Unveiled: New Batman, Supergirl Movies, a Green Lantern TV Show, and More From James Gunn, Peter Safran. The Hollywood Reporter. January 31, 2022. January 31, 2022.
  7. Web site: James Gunn's DC TV Slate to Include Wonder Woman Prequel and Peacemaker Spinoff. February 4, 2023.

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