How to Draw a Superhero: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw a superhero in 30 easy steps
A smiling superhero standing hands on hips, with swept hair, an eye mask, a star badge, a flowing cape and tall boots.
Follow 30 steps on paper, or use the live lesson to trace one part at a time. Each feature has its own guide so you can pause between strokes.
How to draw a superhero, step by step
1Draw the swept hairstyle
Draw the swept hairstyle.
2Draw the front hairline
Draw the front hairline.
3Draw the left ear
Draw the left ear.
4Draw the cheeks and chin
Draw the cheeks and chin.
5Draw the right ear
Draw the right ear.
6Draw the eye mask
Draw the eye mask.
7Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
8Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
9Draw the smile
Draw the smile.
10Draw the neck
Draw the neck.
11Draw the outside of the left arm
Draw the outside of the left arm.
12Draw the inside of the left sleeve
Draw the inside of the left sleeve.
13Draw the outside of the right arm
Draw the outside of the right arm.
14Draw the inside of the right sleeve
Draw the inside of the right sleeve.
15Draw the left glove
Draw the left glove.
16Draw the right glove
Draw the right glove.
17Draw the left side of the shirt
Draw the left side of the shirt.
18Draw the right side of the shirt
Draw the right side of the shirt.
19Draw the star badge
Draw the star badge.
20Draw the upper left belt edge
Draw the upper left belt edge.
21Draw the lower left belt edge
Draw the lower left belt edge.
22Draw the upper right belt edge
Draw the upper right belt edge.
23Draw the lower right belt edge
Draw the lower right belt edge.
24Draw the round belt buckle
Draw the round belt buckle.
25Draw the waist and top of the legs
Draw the waist and top of the legs.
26Draw the left leg
Draw the left leg.
27Draw the right leg
Draw the right leg.
28Draw the left boot
Draw the left boot.
29Draw the right boot
Draw the right boot.
30Draw the flowing cape
Draw the flowing cape.
Time to color!
Try a blue suit, red cape and boots, a gold star and belt buckle, and brown hair.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steps are in the Superhero drawing?
- This lesson has 30 guided strokes, with separate steps for the character's main features and details.
- Can we follow along on paper?
- Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and follow the steps at your own pace. You can also trace the guides in the browser.
- What colors can I use for a Superhero?
- Try a blue suit, red cape and boots, a gold star and belt buckle, and brown hair. You can choose your own palette too.
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