Love superhero fonts? They come in so many shapes in sizes, like the Black Panther font, the X-Men font, or the Wonder Woman font. Or how about more villain-inspired fonts, like the Joker "hahaha" font or the Harley Quinn font? Check out this list of expressive superhero fonts!
What Are Superhero Fonts?
You might be wondering things like: what font is the Black Panther logo? Or maybe what font is "Black Panther" written in, in the movie titles? Something to keep in mind is: most movie titles are either custom lettering or have been designed in a way that they are not strictly a standard commercial font. There are exceptions, of course, and some font designers have made homages to well-known fonts—like a Deadpool font or an X-Men logo font.
However, keep in mind that copyright concerns can arise there. So if you want to use something like a Wolverine comic font in a commercial project, it would be best to find something with a similar aesthetic rather than directly mimicking (or even copying) that font. The "why so serious" Joker font, for example, is a handwriting font with an erratic baseline and horror-inspired elements—and there are plenty of them out there to choose from!
This is why a resource like Envato Elements is such a great option. You get unlimited access to a library of thousands of fonts, including thousands of designs that could work as super hero fonts. One low price gets you unlimited access to the entire font library—and they're all appropriate for commercial usage too!
24 Superhero-Inspired Fonts to Download Now
1. Blowar Superhero Font (OTF, TTF, WOFF)
Notice how this font style looks strong and heroic. These are keywords we would want to associate with a superhero. It's easy to imagine this used in a title of a superhero movie. It has the energy of something we'd expect from a legendary hero.
2. Bat Knight Inspired Batman Lettering (OTF, TTF, WOFF)
If you're looking for something like the Batman font style, a font like this could be a perfect choice. Notice how we see that similar bold, strong energy. With the right color choices and added effects, we can take something stately and make it look weathered or worn.
3. Ultimate Super Hero Font (OTF, TTF)
This would be another great choice for a superhero-themed project. Notice how bold and strong the copy is. We also get a decorative edge at the top, similar to what we might see in a Deadpool font style or maybe even an X-Men font style.
4. The Joker Font (Batman Inspired Fonts) (OTF, TTF, SVG)
Batman fonts tend to target two aesthetics: something bold and strong or something erratic and jagged. It makes sense given the characters, right? When you think of the Joker "hahaha" font, for example, it's easy to think of sporadic lines that have a lot of movement or messy paint as we see here.
5. Averse Super Hero Font (OTF)
The pointed nature here could work if you're looking for a Wolverine font style. With different text effects, you could mimic the classic Wolverine comic font style. It's important to note the design choices—this looks very energetic because of the colors and the added effects.
6. Blantik Retro-Inspired Harley Quinn Shirt Font (OTF, TTF, WOFF)
If you love that Harley Quinn shirt font look, a curled vintage font like this one is a great choice. It's got a very fun, bouncy aesthetic. Text has the ability to communicate beyond how it literally reads, and that's what makes a lot of super hero fonts so successful.
7. Carter Retro Inspired Superman Logo Font (OTF, TTF)
A lot of vintage comic styles, like the classic Wonder Woman font style or the classic Superman logo font, make use of a blocky drop shadow, as we see here. Notice how the text with the added layer or shadow stands out as if it's larger or bolder than the rest.
8. Bombinate Inspired Batman Lettering (OTF)
This font could also work if you're looking for a Batman font aesthetic. The chrome effect pushes the look further, but imagine how this might look in another color. As the designer, you can push the aesthetic in any way that best works for your superhero project.
9. Outright Horror: The Joker Font (Batman Inspired) (OTF, TTF, WOFF)
How do you think this font visually communicates? It's far more chaotic than something solid and knightly. Instead, it's edgy, unusual, and inconsistent—all things we might associate with a villain or an anti-hero. See how the font can communicate a lot about the character, comic, or the film's subject?
10. Insurrection Inspired Black Panther Font (OTF)
This font might evoke associations with a Black Panther font style due to some of the pointed edges. Remember, again, your design choices could push this in a number of directions. Imagine it in saturated colors, for example, for added energy.
11. Sevastian Vintage Super Hero Font (TTF)
This font has a lot of potential as a vintage Superman font style. Notice, again, how the layered look plays into that retro aesthetic, while also communicating the idea of elevation or even "rising above". This retro style could work in a variety of situations.
12. Helena Sliced Inspired Wolverine Font (OTF, TTF, WOFF)
The more modern Wolverine font style has some "sliced out elements", as we see in this font style. You could experiment with other futuristic font styles to achieve a similar look. To push it further, you might also want to try a metallic text effect.
13. Vintage Classic Wonder Woman Font Inspiration (OTF, TTF, WOFF)
This one could also be a great choice if you're looking for a Harley Quinn font style. Note, again, how the font visually communicates. It has a rather curved quality, which, with the right color choices, could be pushed to a place of whimsy.
14. Bro Hero Superhero Font (OTF, TTF, WOFF)
Here's another bold font with decorative elements you could experiment with. Try the pointed or jagged alternates, for example. This font could also be a great choice if you're looking for a Wonder Woman font style. Keep in mind that you could apply these ideas to other fonts too.
15. Mount Inspired Captain Marvel Font Style (OTF, TTF, WOFF)
Some super hero fonts go with a sans serif look like this. The clean, sleek style of this typeface could also work as an X-Men font style (if thinking about the more modern X-Men logo). Notice how it's simple, but still makes a very powerful statement.
16. Hero Archer Super Hero Font (OTF, TTF, WOFF)
Check out all the awesome qualities in this superhero font. Adding graphical elements, like the wings or the arrows, can help take your type from boring to highly memorable and worthy of a movie title logo. Consider experimenting with elements like this to push your concept further.
17. Gatsunaga Joker (The Batman) Font Style (OTF, TTF)
If you're looking for a Joker "ha ha ha" font or even a "why so serious" Joker font, a font like this one could be a perfect choice. The thing that makes that Joker "ha ha ha" font look so creepy is the erratic nature of the writing.
18. Noiche Retro Inspired Superman Font (OTF, TTF)
Here's another font that could work well if you're looking for something bold and clean. This is an especially good fit for the vintage drop shadow superhero font style. Or try this in bold colors or even with a metal text effect for something more modern.
19. Boldder Deadpool Font Inspiration (OTF, WOFF)
The Deadpool font style has a chunky look with some interesting serifs, somewhat similar to what we see in a style like this one. Remember, the outcome can be greatly affected by your design choices. Neon colors would give this high-intensity energy. Low saturation could make it look more broody and serious.
20. Indignation Superhero Font (OTF)
If you're looking for a Batman font style or maybe a Black Panther font style but you want something a little different, why not try a font like this one? The length of this font helps make it look tall or even larger than life. Notice, again, how the color choices make a huge impact on how this communicates.
21. Quickstep Action Superhero Font (OTF, TTF, WOFF)
This font has so much action to it. Notice how the slight slant and the cutouts lend to the idea of something going forward or moving quickly. You can use visual qualities like this to your advantage when you're designing logos or titles, whether it's for a superhero project or otherwise.
22. Showbiz Retro Superhero Font (TTF, AI)
Here's another take on the blocky, shadowed look. The older X-Men font style, for example, is a bit like this. This particular font style is a fun one because it comes with added text styles to help you easily achieve this look with a couple of clicks.
23. Etna Captain Marvel Font Style (OTF)
Some superhero fonts, especially some of the more modern ones, use a thick, bold sans serif font like this one. It has such a strength to it due to its weight. Captain Marvel font styles are somewhat like this, with extra effects added. Remember, you can keep these fonts clean or add other elements to them.
24. Assassin Thin Sharp Superhero Font (OTF, TTF, WOFF)
Here's a thinner font style with jagged edges. Remember, you can use these visual qualities to make associations, e.g. with sharpness, with cutting ties, or maybe even with a particular direction. Play off these qualities with colors and graphical elements too.
Which Superhero Fonts Are Your Favorite?
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