Heroes and villains, all in one grid
The superhero movie took over cinema, and this word search assembles the whole roster. You'll track down the heavy hitters — BATMAN, SUPERMAN, SPIDERMAN and IRONMAN — the AVENGERS line-up, and the villains worth rooting against, from VENOM to THANOS.
Each puzzle pulls a fresh selection from the list, so the roster changes every time you play — gentle on Easy for younger heroes, and a Hard-mode mission once the diagonals and backwards words appear.
From comic page to box-office giant
These heroes are far older than the movies. SUPERMAN first appeared in a comic in 1938 and BATMAN in 1939, while Marvel built its universe in the 1960s with creators like Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko dreaming up SPIDERMAN, the HULK, THOR and the X-Men's WOLVERINE and STORM.
The big-screen explosion came later. Marvel Studios launched its connected 'cinematic universe' with Iron Man in 2008, building toward the all-star AVENGERS team-ups against THANOS — while DC brought BATMAN, SUPERMAN and WONDER WOMAN to cinemas. Superhero films became the biggest box-office draw on the planet.
For Marvel fans, DC fans and everyone in between
We've thrown both universes into one grid, because crossovers are in fashion. Marvel favourites like BLACK PANTHER, ANTMAN, GROOT, LOKI and DEADPOOL share the page with DC's FLASH, AQUAMAN, CATWOMAN and ROBIN — a friendly showdown for fans and a fun vocabulary workout for younger heroes-in-training.
A puzzle for young superhero fans
There's no ticking doomsday device and no timer — just a relaxing hunt. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words, great for younger players. Play online, print a PDF pack, or use our Make Your Own tool to build a grid from your own favourite heroes and villains.
Frequently asked questions
Which superheroes are in the word search?
Both universes — Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Avengers and villains like Venom and Thanos. Each puzzle uses a fresh selection.
Are both Marvel and DC included?
Both share the grid — Marvel heroes like SPIDERMAN, IRONMAN and the AVENGERS alongside DC's BATMAN, SUPERMAN and WONDER WOMAN, plus villains like VENOM and THANOS.
Is it good for young superhero fans?
Great — superheroes are a kid favourite. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words for younger players.