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

Live-action

Title Original airing Seasons Episodes Network(s) Publisher Notes Ref.
Adventures of Superman 1952–58 6 104 Syndication DC Comics
Batman 1966–68 3 120 ABC
The Green Hornet 1966-67 1 26 Holyoke Publishing / NOW Comics
Spidey Super Stories 1974–77 3 29 PBS Marvel Comics
Shazam! 1974–76 3 28 CBS DC Comics
The Secrets of Isis 1975–76 2 22
Wonder Woman 1975–79 3 60 (with pilots) ABC (season 1)
CBS (seasons 2–3)
The Amazing Spider-Man 1977–79 2 13 CBS Marvel Comics Started with a television film.
The Incredible Hulk 1977–82 5 80 Started with 2 television films and ended with 3 television films post series between 1988 and 1990
Superboy 1988–92 4 100 Syndication DC Comics
Swamp Thing 1990–93 3 72 USA Network
The Flash 1990–91 1 22 CBS Adjacent to the Arrowverse.
Human Target 1992 1 7 ABC
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman 1993–97 4 88
Night Man 1997–99 2 44 Syndication Malibu Comics
Smallville 2001–11 10 217 The WB (seasons 1–5)
The CW (seasons 6–10) 		DC Comics Adjacent to the Arrowverse.
Birds of Prey 2002–03 1 13 The WB
Blade: The Series 2006 1 12 Spike Marvel Comics
Human Target 2010–11 2 25 Fox / CTV DC Comics
Arrow 2012–20 8 170 The CW Part of the Arrowverse.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 2013–20 7 136 ABC Marvel Comics Adjacent to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Gotham 2014–19 5 100 Fox DC Comics
The Flash 2014–23 9 184 The CW Part of the Arrowverse.
Constantine 2014–15 1 13 NBC
Agent Carter 2015–16 2 18 ABC Marvel Comics Adjacent to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Powers 2 20 PlayStation Network Image Comics
iZombie 2015–19 5 71 The CW Vertigo Comics
Daredevil 2015–18 3 39 Netflix Marvel Comics Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Defenders Saga.
Supergirl 2015–21 6 126 CBS (season 1)
The CW (seasons 2–6) 		DC Comics Part of the Arrowverse.
Jessica Jones 2015–19 3 39 Netflix Marvel Comics Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Defenders Saga.
Legends of Tomorrow 2016–22 7 110 The CW DC Comics Part of the Arrowverse.
Lucifer 2016–21 6 93 Fox (seasons 1–3)
Netflix (seasons 4–6) 		Vertigo Comics
Preacher 2016–19 4 43 AMC
Luke Cage 2016–18 2 26 Netflix Marvel Comics Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Defenders Saga.
Powerless 2017 1 12 NBC DC Comics
Legion 2017–19 3 27 FX Marvel Comics Adjacent to the X-Men film series.
Iron Fist 2017–18 2 23 Netflix Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Defenders Saga.
The Defenders 2017 1 8 Miniseries. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Defenders Saga.
Inhumans 1 8 ABC
The Gifted 2017–19 2 29 Fox Adjacent to the X-Men film series.
The Punisher 2 26 Netflix Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Defenders Saga.
Runaways 3 33 Hulu
Black Lightning 2018–21 4 58 The CW DC Comics Part of the Arrowverse.
Krypton 2018–19 2 20 Syfy
Cloak & Dagger 2 20 Freeform Marvel Comics
Titans 2018–23 4 49 DC Universe (seasons 1–2)
Max (seasons 3–4) 		DC Comics Adjacent to the Arrowverse.
Doom Patrol 2019–23 4 46 DC Universe (seasons 1–2)
Max (seasons 2–4)
Swamp Thing 2019 1 10 DC Universe
The Boys 2019–present 3 24 Prime Video WildStorm / Dynamite Entertainment
Pennyworth 2019–22 3 30 Epix (seasons 1–2)Max (season 3) DC Comics Set in continuity with Gotham.
Batwoman 3 51 The CW Part of the Arrowverse.
Watchmen 2019 1 9 HBO Miniseries.
Stargirl 2020–22 3 39 DC Universe (season 1)
The CW (seasons 1–3) 		Part of the Arrowverse.
Helstrom 2020 1 10 Hulu Marvel Comics
WandaVision 2021 1 9 Disney+ Miniseries. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Superman & Lois 2021–present 3 43 The CW DC Comics Renewed for a fourth and final season. Adjacent to the Arrowverse. [1]
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier 2021 1 6 Disney+ Marvel Comics Miniseries. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Jupiter's Legacy 1 8 Netflix Image Comics
Sweet Tooth 2021–present 2 16 Vertigo Comics Renewed for a third and final season.
Loki 2021–present 2 12 Disney+ Marvel Comics Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Y: The Last Man 2021 1 10 FX Vertigo Comics
Hawkeye 1 6 Disney+ Marvel Comics Miniseries Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Peacemaker 2022–present 1 8 Max DC Comics Renewed for a second season. Part of the DC Extended Universe / DC Universe. [2]
Naomi 2022 1 13 The CW
DMZ 1 4 Max Vertigo Comics Miniseries.
Moon Knight 1 6 Disney+ Marvel Comics Miniseries. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Ms. Marvel 1 6
The Sandman 1 11 Netflix Vertigo Comics Renewed for a second season.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law 1 9 Disney+ Marvel Comics Miniseries. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Gotham Knights 2023 1 13 The CW DC Comics
Secret Invasion 1 6 Disney+ Marvel Comics Miniseries. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Gen V 2023–present 1 8 Prime Video WildStorm / Dynamite Entertainment Renewed for a second season. Set in continuity with The Boys.
Bodies 2023 1 8 Netflix Vertigo Comics
Echo 2024 1 5 Disney+ Marvel Comics Miniseries. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Upcoming
Dead Boy Detectives 2024 1 8 Netflix Vertigo Comics Set in continuity with The Sandman.
The Penguin 1 8 Max DC Comics Set in continuity with The Batman. [3]
Agatha: Darkhold Diaries 1 9 Disney+ Marvel Comics Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Daredevil: Born Again TBA 1 18 Follow-up to Daredevil. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Ironheart 1 6 Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Wonder Man 1 TBA
Criminal TBA Prime Video Image Comics
Untitled Arkham series Max DC Comics Part of the DC Universe. [4][5]
Waller Spin-off of Peacemaker. Part of DC Universe. [6][7]
Paradise Lost Part of DC Universe.
Booster Gold
Lanterns

Animated Series

Title Original airing Seasons Episodes Network(s) Publisher Notes Ref.
The Marvel Super Heroes 1966 1 65 ABC Marvel Comics
The New Adventures of Superman 1966–70 4 68 CBS DC Comics
The Adventures of Superboy 1966–69 3 34
The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure 1967–68 1 36
Fantastic Four 1 20 ABC Marvel Comics
Spider-Man 1967–70 3 52
Aquaman 1968–70 1 36 CBS DC Comics
The Batman/Superman Hour 1968–69 1 34
The Adventures of Batman 1 17
Super Friends 1973 1 16 ABC
The New Adventures of Batman 1977–78 1 16 CBS
The All-New Super Friends Hour 1 15 ABC
The Batman/Tarzan Adventure Hour 1 7 CBS
Challenge of the Superfriends 1978 2 16 ABC
The New Fantastic Four 1 13 NBC Marvel Comics
Fred and Barney Meet the Thing 1979 1 12
Spider-Woman 1979–80 1 16 ABC
The World's Greatest Super Friends 1 8 DC Comics
The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show 1979–81 5 112
Super Friends 1980–83 3 22
Batman and the Super 7 1980–81 1 33 CBS
The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam! 1981–82 2 38 NBC
Spider-Man 1 26 Syndication Marvel Comics
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends 1981–83 3 24 NBC
The Incredible Hulk 1982–83 1 13
Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show 1984-85 1 8 ABC DC Comics
The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians 1985 1 8
Superman 1988 1 13 CBS
Swamp Thing 1990–91 1 5 Fox Kids
Batman: The Animated Series 1992–95 2 85 Part of the DC Animated Universe.
X-Men: The Animated Series 1992–97 5 76 Marvel Comics Part of the Marvel Animated Universe.
Fantastic Four 1994–96 2 26 Syndication
Iron Man 2 6
Wild C.A.T.s 1994–95 1 13 CBS WildStorm / Image Comics
Ultraforce 1 13 USA Network Malibu Comics
Spider-Man 1994–98 5 65 Fox Kids Marvel Comics Part of the Marvel Animated Universe.
The Maxx 1995 1 13 MTV Image Comics / IDW Publishing
The Superman/Batman Adventures 1 2 USA Network DC Comics
Superman: The Animated Series 1996–2000 4 54 Kids' WB Part of the DC Animated Universe.
The Incredible Hulk 1996–97 2 21 UPN Kids Marvel Comics Part of the Marvel Animated Universe.
Todd McFarlane's Spawn 1997–99 3 18 HBO Image Comics
The New Batman Adventures 1 24 Kids' WB DC Comics Part of the DC Animated Universe.
The New Batman/Superman Adventures 1997–2000 1 3
Men in Black: The Series 1997–2001 4 53 Malibu Comics
Silver Surfer 1998 1 13 Fox Kids Marvel Comics Part of the Marvel Animated Universe.
Batman Beyond 1999–2001 3 52 Kids' WB DC Comics Part of the DC Animated Universe.
Spider-Man Unlimited 1 13 Fox Kids Marvel Comics Part of the Marvel Animated Universe.
The Avengers: United They Stand 1999–2000 1 13
X-Men: Evolution 2000–03 4 52 Kids' WB
Static Shock 2000–04 4 52 WildStorm / DC Comics Part of the DC Animated Universe.
The Zeta Project 2001–02 2 26 DC Comics
Justice League 2001–04 2 52 Cartoon Network
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series 2003 1 13 MTV Marvel Comics
Teen Titans 2003–06 5 65 Cartoon Network / Kids' WB (seasons 1–2) DC Comics
Justice League Unlimited 2004–06 3 39 Cartoon Network Part of the DC Animated Universe.
The Batman 2004–08 5 65 Cartoon Network (seasons 1–3)
Kids' WB (seasons 4–5)
Krypto the Superdog 2005–06 2 39 Cartoon Network
Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes 2006 1 26 Marvel Comics
Legion of Super Heroes 2006–08 2 25 Kids' WB DC Comics
The Spectacular Spider-Man 2008–09 2 26 The CW (season 1)
Disney XD (season 2) 		Marvel Comics
Batman: The Brave and the Bold 2008–11 3 65 Cartoon Network DC Comics
Wolverine and the X-Men 2009 1 26 Nicktoons Marvel Comics
Iron Man: Armored Adventures 2009–12 2 52
The Super Hero Squad Show 2009–11 2 52 Cartoon Network
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes 2010–12 2 25 Disney XD Set in continuity with Wolverine and the X-Men.
Young Justice 2010–22 4 98 Cartoon Network (seasons 1–2)
DC Universe (season 3)Max (season 4) 		DC Comics
Green Lantern: The Animated Series 2011–13 1 26 Cartoon Network
Ultimate Spider-Man 2012–17 4 104 Disney XD Marvel Comics Part of the Marvel Animation Universe.
Teen Titans Go! 2013–present 8 392 Cartoon Network DC Comics
Avengers Assemble 2013–19 5 127 Disney XD Marvel Comics Part of the Marvel Animation Universe.
Beware the Batman 2013–14 1 26 Cartoon Network / Adult Swim DC Comics
Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. 2013–15 2 52 Disney XD Marvel Comics Part of the Marvel Animation Universe.
Guardians of the Galaxy 2015–19 3 79
Justice League Action 2016–18 1 52 Cartoon Network DC Comics
Spider-Man 2017–20 3 58 Disney XD Marvel Comics Set in continuity with Guardians of the Galaxy.
Big Hero 6: The Series 2017–21 2 56 Disney XD / Disney Channel Continuation of the 2014 film loosely based on Marvel Comics.
DC Super Hero Girls 2019–21 2 78 Cartoon Network DC Comics
Harley Quinn 2019–present 4 47 DC Universe (seasons 1–2)Max (season 3–) Renewed for a fifth season.
Invincible 2021–present 2 13 Prime Video Image Comics Renewed for a third season.
M.O.D.O.K. 2021 1 10 Hulu Marvel Comics
Spidey and His Amazing Friends 2021–present 3 59 Disney Junior Renewed for a fourth season.
What If...? 2 18 Disney+ Renewed for a third season. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Multiverse Saga.
Hit-Monkey 1 10 Hulu Renewed for a second season.
The Boys Presents: Diabolical 2022 1 8 Prime Video WildStorm / Dynamite Entertainment Animated spin-off of The Boys.
Baymax! 1 6 Disney+ Marvel Comics Spin-off of Big Hero 6: The Series.
I Am Groot 2022–present 2 10 Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Batwheels 1 37 Cartoon Network / Max DC Comics Renewed for a second season.
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 2023–present 1 16 Disney Channel Marvel Comics
My Adventures with Superman 1 10 Adult Swim / Max DC Comics
Upcoming
X-Men '97 2024 1 10 Disney+ Marvel Comics Continuation of X-Men (1992–97). Renewed for a second season.
Creature Commandos TBA 1 7 Max DC Comics Part of the DC Universe.
Beast Boy: Lone Wolf 1 10 Cartoon Network / Max
Marvel Zombies 1 4 Disney+ Marvel Comics Miniseries. Continuation of What If...?
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man TBA TBA Renewed for a second season.
Batman: Caped Crusader Prime Video DC Comics
Bat-Family Set in continuity with Merry Little Batman.
Kite Man: Hell Yeah! Max Set in continuity with Harley Quinn.

References

  1. ^ Porter, Rick (June 12, 2023). "Superman & Lois, All American: Homecoming Renewed, Gotham Knights Canceled at The CW". The Hollywood Reporter.
  2. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 16, 2022). "Peacemaker Renewed For Season 2 By HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  3. ^ Vary, Adam B. (April 12, 2023). "The Penguin Trailer: Colin Farrell Returns to Gotham as The Batman Spinoff Series Confirms 2024 Release". Variety. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
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