Top 10 Best Superheroes from Animated TV Show (Excluding Comic Book Superheroes)

For this list, we will be looking at the top superheroes from animated shows. We'll be excluding superheroes who originated from comic books, so characters such as Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman won't be on the list.

To put it into simpler terms, the characters must have originated within a cartoon.

The Top Ten

Space Ghost - Space Ghost

Space Ghost is a fictional character created by Hanna-Barbera Productions and designed by Alex Toth for CBS in the 1960s. He was originally presented as a superhero in animated television shows and voiced by Gary Owens. In the 1990s, he reappeared as the host of the parody talk show Space Ghost Coast... read more
Kim Possible - Kim Possible

Kimberly Ann "Kim" Possible is a fictional character who appears in the animated television series Kim Possible and is voiced by American actress Christy Carlson Romano. The show aired on Disney Channel from 2002 to 2007 and followed Kim, a high school student who balances her life as a teenager with... read more

Had to include at least one female superhero cartoon character on this list, and who better to add than Kim Possible. Call her, beep her, if you wanna reach her, Kim Possible will always be there to save the day.
While she lacks superpowers, she does have an arsenal of gadgets at her disposal to get out of any tough situation and save the world from her archenemies.
Inspector Gadget - Inspector Gadget

Inspector Gadget is a fictional cybernetic police inspector who debuted in a 1983 animated television series. He was voiced by Don Adams, who brought a comically clueless yet determined energy to the role. Gadget was later featured in two live-action films, a 1999 version starring Matthew Broderick and... read more
Darkwing Duck - Darkwing Duck

He is the terror that flaps in the night. He is Darkwing Duck, possibly one of the first few superheroes who doesn't follow the typical superhero trope.
While superheroes are usually humble, D.W. is arrogant, egotistical, and strongly craves the spotlight. He's even willing to jeopardize the mission just to get all the glory.
Mermaid Man - SpongeBob SquarePants

Mermaid Man is a fictional character in the Nickelodeon animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. He was voiced by Ernest Borgnine from 1999 until Borgnine's death on July 8, 2012. Mermaid Man is portrayed as a retired superhero and is often accompanied by his sidekick, Barnacle Boy.

A character with a strong sense of justice, even though he's become senile in his old age, he's still willing to do what he can to make the world a better place.
She-Ra - She-Ra: Princess of Power

She-Ra is a fictional character in the animated series She-Ra: Princess of Power and its reboot, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. She-Ra is the alter ego of Princess Adora and wields a magical sword that transforms her into a powerful warrior. The original series aired from 1985 to 1987, while the... read more

She's a wonderful character. Empowering, brave, heroic, and inspiring.
Crimson Chin - The Fairly OddParents
He-Man - He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Ben Tennyson - Ben 10
Mighty Mouse - Mighty Mouse

Mighty Mouse is an American animated superhero mouse created by the Terrytoons studio for 20th Century Fox. He first appeared in 1942 and gained fame for his theme song, Here I Come to Save the Day. Over the years, the character has appeared in various cartoons and comic adaptations.

An anthropomorphic mouse with superpowers, created by the Terrytoons studio and appearing in several shorts and cartoon series.

The Newcomers

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Captain Magma - SpongeBob SquarePants
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Clobber Girl - The Simpsons

The Contenders

Underdog - The Underdog Show

Underdog is an American animated television series that debuted on NBC on October 3, 1964. It was primarily sponsored by General Mills and produced 62 episodes containing 124 segments. The original series ended on CBS in 1967 and later continued to air in syndication.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here. One of many superhero cartoon characters inspired by Superman, he appears when criminals in this world break laws they should fear, frightening all who see or hear. When those whose hearts are filled with greed rob and steal from those in need, to right this wrong with lightning speed goes Underdog. With the speed of lightning and the roar of thunder, he fights all who rob or plunder. Underdog.
Atomic Betty - Atomic Betty
Birdman - Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
Monkey - Dexter's Laboratory

One of several superhero characters within the Dexter's Laboratory universe, Monkey is Dexter's pet who becomes a superhero. He literally goes by the name Monkey and fights many villains throughout the series.
Blossom - The Powerpuff Girls

Blossom is the leader of the Powerpuff Girls and one of the franchise's three main protagonists. She was created by Craig McCracken and first appeared in the 1992 short "A Sticky Situation." She has long orange-red hair tied in a ponytail with a large red bow, and her outfit includes a pink dress with... read more

Wanted to include all three girls as a single entry, but for some reason have to put them in one at a time. Nonetheless, the Powerpuff Girls are always there to save the day and kick the living crap out of the baddies.
Buttercup - The Powerpuff Girls

Buttercup is one of the three main characters in the animated show The Powerpuff Girls. She was created by Craig McCracken and first appeared in his 1992 student film, Whoopass Stew! She is easily recognized by her short black hair, green eyes, and green dress.... read more
Popeye - Popeye the Sailor

Popeye the Sailor is an American cartoon character created by Elzie Crisler Segar. The character first appeared in the daily King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre on January 17, 1929. Popeye soon became the strip's lead character, and it was later renamed after him.

Not a traditional superhero, but he fits the criteria of a hero who always fights for the greater good. With his trusty spinach that grants him super strength, he's able to pummel his foes, mainly Bluto. As Popeye would say, he's strong to the finish 'cause he eats his spinach. He's Popeye the Sailor Man.
Larryboy - VeggieTales
Jenny Wakeman - My Life as a Teenage Robot

Jennifer "Jenny" Wakeman, designated XJ-9, is the main character of the animated series My Life as a Teenage Robot. Created by Rob Renzetti for Nickelodeon, the show features Jenny as a teenage robot designed to protect Earth from various threats. At the same time, she tries to live a normal teenage... read more
Danny Phantom - Danny Phantom

Daniel "Danny" Fenton, also known by his alias Danny Phantom, is the half-human, half-ghost protagonist of the animated television series Danny Phantom. In his ghostly superhero form, Danny protects the citizens of Amity Park from dangerous ghosts that emerge from the Ghost Zone. The series originally... read more
Jake Long - American Dragon: Jake Long

Jake Long is the protagonist of the animated series American Dragon: Jake Long. He is a Chinese-American teenager who can transform into a magical dragon responsible for protecting the magical community of New York City. Jake balances the challenges of adolescence with his dragon responsibilities, often... read more
Barnacle Boy - SpongeBob SquarePants

Barnacle Boy is a fictional character in the Nickelodeon animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. He is portrayed as the sidekick to Mermaid Man and was primarily voiced by Tim Conway. Burt Ward voiced a younger version of the character in the episode Back to the Past.
Really Really Big Man - Rocko's Modern Life

Appearing within the Rocko's Modern Life universe, he really, really lives up to his name as a hulking hero who fights for justice and always manages to save the day, though he usually causes a lot of destruction in the process due to his klutzy nature.
Bubbles - The Powerpuff Girls

Bubbles is one of the three main protagonists of the animated television series The Powerpuff Girls, along with her sisters Blossom and Buttercup. She was created by Craig McCracken and first appeared in the 1992 short Whoopass Stew! before the television series premiered on Cartoon Network in 1998.... read more
Major Glory - Dexter's Laboratory

Major Glory is a fictional superhero in the American animated series Dexter's Laboratory. In addition to being Dexter's favorite superhero, he is the leader of The Justice Friends. He is a parody of both Marvel Comics' Captain America and DC Comics' Superman.