Find the Perfect Secret Identity
Whether you are drafting the first issue of a new comic book, rolling up a Mutants & Masterminds RPG character, or writing a superhero fanfiction, your character needs an alias that strikes fear into villains and inspires citizens. But trying to create a super hero name from scratch can lead to major writer’s block.
Skip the brainstorming! Our interactive tool allows you to instantly generate a superhero name with a single click, providing you with hundreds of badass aliases, power-based titles, and secret identities.
How to Use the Comic Forge
Uncovering your secret identity is easy. Here is how to use our interactive wheel to create your own superhero name:
- The Single Hero: Need a quick alias for a background vigilante? Click the “Generate Name” button to let the tool pick one highly curated result from the wheel.
- Bulk Roster Generation: Trying to populate an entire Justice League or Avengers-style team? Type a number into the Settings box (up to 50) and hit “Generate Names” to output a massive list of hero name ideas instantly.
- Save Your Favorites: Spot a title that perfectly matches your character’s superpowers? Click the ❤️ Save button next to it. We will pin it to your personal Favorites Board below.
- Export Your Roster: Once you have a solid shortlist, click “Copy All” to save your top picks directly to your clipboard for your writing notes.
Finding the Right Superpowered Vibe
Because the comic book universe is so diverse, we designed this tool to provide ideas for a superhero name across multiple different aesthetics and character types:
- Vigilantes & Brawlers: Looking for a gritty, street-level hero? Keep an eye out for dark, intimidating titles like The Obsidian Watcher or Nightfall.
- Cosmic & Sci-Fi: If your character’s powers come from the stars or advanced tech, look for space-faring names like The Quantum Flash or Astro Glider.
- Heroines & Matriarchs: We have specifically loaded the dataset with powerful superhero name ideas female characters can use to command respect, such as Valkyrie Prime, The Sapphire Siren, and Scarlet Mirage.
Need a magical alias instead of a sci-fi superhero? Discover an arcane identity with our Wizard Name Generator, or roll up a traditional high-fantasy hero with our main D&D Name Generator.