Additionally, you can now start adding little details to define your superhero, by giving it hair, eyes, other facial features, wings, tails, or scales, whatever you like, and whatever goes with your superhero’s powers or traits. When you have thought out these details, you can start drafting the first sample of your superhero on a piece of paper. So, a little flaw in your superhero will make him/her more believable, more fun, more endearing and – for lack of a better word – more human. As mentioned before, real life characters will help you design your character’s personality. Where’s the flaw?Ī superhero isn’t a superhero without a flaw. Get inspiration from real life characters or your own experiences to help you decide. Explore a little more into your superhero’s character and personality. Superheroes are of all kinds, and you have to decide if yours is one of the good guys or playing on the bad guys’ team. Was it the result of a freak accident? Was there a nuclear explosion? A bite from a poisonous reptile? A genetic fault? That’s up to you to decide, and the possibilities are endless. Now you have to think how your superhero got its unique powers and abilities. The name of your character should ideally reflect your superhero’s powers or qualities. Second, think of a power or unique quality for your superhero. Is he or she going to be young or old, small and short or large and bulky, etc. All you need is a paper and a pencil, and some imagination to get you started!įirst thing you need to do is think of a gender and basic characteristics for your superhero. Here are some simple steps to help you along the way. So whether you want to make a superhero of your own for a comic you’re designing or just as a hobby, creating your own character can be lots of fun! For some of you, you might still idolize or revere your favourites. I’m sure when you were all younger, you had a favourite superhero character out of all the cartoons you watched. Who doesn’t have a favourite superhero? Hardly anyone.