Best Superhero Books for Kids

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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The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man

age 4+

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

By: Michael Chabon (2011)
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Dylan the Villain

age 4+

Clever, smart, diabolically fun story of kid supervillain.

By: K.G. Campbell (2016)
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Superhero Joe and the Creature Next Door

age 4+

Superhero tale offers sweet lessons about everyday fears.

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The Princess in Black

age 5+

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

By: Shannon Hale , Dean Hale (2014)
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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.

By: Todd H. Doodler (2015)
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Almost Super

age 8+

Superheroes vs. supervillains in super-funny tale.

By: Marion Jensen (2014)
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Cape: The League of Secret Heroes, Book 1

age 8+

Tween superheroes battle Nazis, prejudice in exciting story.

By: Kate Hannigan (2019)
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Captain America: The Ghost Army

age 8+

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

By: Alan Gratz (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.

By: Aisha Saeed (2020)
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Diana: Princess of the Amazons

age 8+

Vibrant, gentle origin story shows Wonder Woman as tween.

By: Shannon Hale , Dean Hale (2020)
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Ferals

age 8+

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

By: Jacob Grey (2015)
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Leon the Extraordinary: Leon, Book 1

age 8+

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

By: Jamar Nicholas (2022)
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Minion

age 8+

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

By: John David Anderson (2014)
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Going Wild, Book 1

age 9+

Superpowered series start has thrills, appealing characters.

By: Lisa McMann (2016)
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Joshua Dread

age 9+

Hilarious saga of middle-schooler with supervillain parents.

By: Lee Bacon (2012)
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Katie the Catsitter: Book 1

age 8+

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

By: Colleen AF Venable (2021)
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The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1

age 9+

Greek myths meet fast-paced adventure in boy-demigod tale.

By: Rick Riordan (2005)
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Map of Flames: The Forgotten Five, Book 1

age 9+

Superpowers, misfit power in complex, exciting series start.

By: Lisa McMann (2022)
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Shuri: A Black Panther Novel, Book 1

age 9+

Bold princess shines in African superhero adventure.

By: Nic Stone (2020)
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Sidekicked

age 9+

Smart coming-of-age tale costumed as superhero adventure.

By: John David Anderson (2013)