Best Superhero Books for Kids

Last updated: February 11, 2025

Looking for a good book for fans of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the like? We've got you covered! From picture books for preschoolers to young adult novels for teens, the books on this list are packed with action, adventure, fantasy, and world-saving heroes. The stories focus on superheroes, kids with superpowers, and even some kids whose parents are superheroes or supervillains. For more exciting reads, check out our lists of Science Fiction Books and Fantasy Books for Kids.

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Dylan the Villain

age 4+

Clever, smart, diabolically fun story of kid supervillain.

K.G. Campbell Picture Book (2016)

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Superhero Joe and the Creature Next Door

age 4+

Superhero tale offers sweet lessons about everyday fears.

Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman Picture Book (2013)

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The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man

age 4+

Exciting look at the fun (and fatigue) of being a superhero.

Michael Chabon Fantasy (2011)

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Super Fly: The World's Smallest Superhero!: Super Fly, Book 1

age 5+

Underdog takes on bully in light, fun chapter book.

Todd H. Doodler Adventure (2015)

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The Princess in Black

age 5+

Fun tale of monster-fighting princess who leads double life.

Shannon Hale , Dean Hale For Beginning Readers (2014)

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Spider-Man: Animals Assemble! Book Cover: Cartoon Spider-Man flying through the cityscape holding a goldfish in a bowl

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Spider-Man: Animals Assemble!

age 6+

Funny, fast graphic novel with Spider-Man as pet sitter.

Mike Maihack Graphic Novel (2023)

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Almost Super

age 8+

Superheroes vs. supervillains in super-funny tale.

Marion Jensen Humor (2014)

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Cape: The League of Secret Heroes, Book 1

age 8+

Tween superheroes battle Nazis, prejudice in exciting story.

Kate Hannigan Fantasy (2019)

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Captain America: The Ghost Army

age 8+

Old-style comics fun as Steve and Bucky battle ghost Nazis.

Alan Gratz Graphic Novel (2023)

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Diana and the Island of No Return: Wonder Woman Adventures, Book 1

age 8+

Charm, action as future superhero fights to save her home.

Aisha Saeed Fantasy (2020)

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Diana: Princess of the Amazons

age 8+

Vibrant, gentle origin story shows Wonder Woman as tween.

Shannon Hale , Dean Hale Graphic Novel (2020)

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Ferals

age 8+

Dark fantasy has chills, thrills, fresh take on superhero.

Jacob Grey Fantasy (2015)

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Katie the Catsitter: Book 1

age 8+

Funny, colorful graphic novel about tween superhero-to-be.

Colleen AF Venable Graphic Novel (2021)

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Leon the Extraordinary: Leon, Book 1

age 8+

Good decisions save the day in fast, fun superhero romp.

Jamar Nicholas Graphic Novel (2022)

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Like Lava in My Veins book cover: Black boy in jeans and red hoodie looks up with flaming hands, feet, and hair

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Like Lava in My Veins

age 8+

Superpower picture book has positive self-control message.

Derrick Barnes Picture Book (2023)

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Minion

age 8+

Terrific page-turner has it all: action, humor, and heart.

John David Anderson Adventure (2014)

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Going Wild, Book 1

age 9+

Superpowered series start has thrills, appealing characters.

Lisa McMann Fantasy (2016)

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Joshua Dread

age 9+

Hilarious saga of middle-schooler with supervillain parents.

Lee Bacon Fantasy (2012)

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Map of Flames: The Forgotten Five, Book 1

age 9+

Superpowers, misfit power in complex, exciting series start.

Lisa McMann Fantasy (2022)

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Shuri: A Black Panther Novel, Book 1

age 9+

Bold princess shines in African superhero adventure.

Nic Stone Science Fiction (2020)

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