History Main / SuperheroesInSpace

** The Legion had a [[UsefulNotes/TheIronAgeOfComicBooks 1990's]] spin-off prequel series called ''[[ComicBook/LEGIONDCComics L.E.G.I.O.N.]]'' set in the present day. Distinct from their very idealistic latter-day counterparts in that their leader is a deeply cynical and mercenary AntiHero.

* ''ComicBook/{{Starman|DCComics}}'': The [[UsefulNotes/TheBronzeAgeOfComicBooks Bronze Age]] Starman, Prince Gavyn, was similarly the greatest hero of his alien world. His series received a FullyAbsorbedFinale in the pages of ''ComicBook/DCComicsPresents'', Superman's team-up title.
* ''ComicBook/{{Superman}}'': Superman's [[UsefulNotes/TheBronzeAgeOfComicBooks Bronze Age]] [[FriendlyRival friendly rival]] [[Characters/SupermanSupportingCast Vartox]] was the defender of the planet Valeron -- at least until it was destroyed.

* ''ComicBook/DarkHawk'' is a space-based superhero complete with a secret identity and powers who has PowerArmor built by SpacePirates. After ''ComicBook/WarOfKings'', he began adventuring completely in space.
* For ''Franchise/GreenLantern'', once the Silver Age rolled around, Hal Jordan became the new Green Lantern and the concept was revamped as a group of SpacePolice (the Golden Age version was more magic-based). Hal was given a costume, power ring, and used his new identity to patrol his sector of space, fighting evil.
* The ''ComicBook/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy'' are a team of super heroes based in space, many of which are aliens or at least non-human. There have been two versions: one set in the future where space travel is common, and another set in the current 616 Creator/MarvelComics universe that used to operate in the far reaches of the galaxy, far away from Earth. Nowadays they stay close to earth to protect it from the horrors of outer space (and have some adventures on Earth too).
* ''ComicBook/TheInhumans'' are a race of superbeings that either live on the Moon or in deep space, depending on the era, and often fight evil alien races or help the superheroes of Earth when they go off-world. What's interesting is that wearing masks, capes, and elaborate costumes and giving themselves superhero-like names such as ''Black Bolt'' is common to their people. Their tradition of adopting a new name and career after gaining abilities from their ''MutagenicGoo'', the Terrigen Mists, parallels the superhero tendency of adopting a new identity after gaining powers. In-universe, it also predates the era of superheroes by tens of thousands of years.
* ''ComicBook/LegionOfSuperHeroes'' is probably the first superhero team that fits this trope. They are a futuristic team of teen super heroes who operate in space. They are deliberately invoking this trope on themselves, as well. Their costumes and code names are chosen based on their admiration for Earth's 20th-century "Age of Heroes."
** The Legion had a [[UsefulNotes/TheIronAgeOfComicBooks 1990's]] spin-off prequel series called ''L.E.G.I.O.N.'' set in the present day. Distinct from their very idealistic latter-day counterparts in that their leader is a deeply cynical and mercenary AntiHero.
* ''ComicBook/NewGods'', like the Inhumans mentioned above, are a race of superbeings who live on their own planet and have many adventures in space. Like the Inhumans, it's common for them to wear superhero-like costumes and give themselves superhero-like names such as ''Mr. Miracle''. Both the New Gods and Inhumans were created by ''Creator/JackKirby'' who liked to mix alien races with superheroes.
* ''ComicBook/{{Nova}}'' is a member of the Xandarian SpacePolice, which gives him certain powers and a nifty costume. His membership with ''ComicBook/NewWarriors'' ended when his duties as a space-based hero took him away from Earth.
* ''ComicBook/SilverSurfer'' is an alien superhero who lives in space since he no longer even has a planet. He was given powers and a new identity by ''ComicBook/{{Galactus}}'' in order to find worlds to devourer and has been atoning for his crimes by fighting evil ever since.
* In ''ComicBook/XMen'', space-based super teams Starjammers and Imperial Guard (based on Legion of Superheroes) have been frequent allies [[AntiHero and enemies when they were in bad moods]].
* ''ComicBook/{{Captain Marvel|MarvelComics}}'' from Creator/MarvelComics spent a large part of his time in space, and was in fact a HumanAlien. He was a superhero from the Kree race who loved Earth enough to fight against his own people to protect it.
* ''ComicBook/{{Quasar}}'' like Captain Mar-Vell before him was the Protector of the Universe and spent a great deal of time literally protecting the universe.
* ''Infinity Watch'' was a team of space-trotting superheroes that spun-off from the ''ComicBook/TheInfinityGauntlet'' story arc. They were led by [[ComicBook/Warlock1967 Adam Warlock]] and had many members who would later join the Guardians of the Galaxy.
* ComicBook/{{Nexus}} is a human who was TouchedByVorlons in the far future.
* Franchise/{{Superman}}'s [[UsefulNotes/TheBronzeAgeOfComicBooks Bronze Age]] [[FriendlyRival friendly rival]] [[Characters/SupermanSupportingCast Vartox]] was the defender of the planet Valeron -- at least until it was destroyed.
* The [[UsefulNotes/TheBronzeAgeOfComicBooks Bronze Age]] ComicBook/{{Starman}}, Prince Gavyn, was similarly the greatest hero of his alien world. His series received a FullyAbsorbedFinale in the pages of ''ComicBook/DCComicsPresents'', Superman's team-up title.
* Obscure [[Franchise/TheDCU DCU]] hero Ultra the Multi-Alien defends the spaceways in some future era.
* The ComicBook/OmegaMen are, for the most part, a much darker take on this than usual as most of them are quite far from heroic by the end.

* In ''Fanfic/APrizeForThreeEmpires'', [[Characters/MarvelComicsCarolDanvers Carol Danvers]] spends several years operating in space after joining the [[Franchise/XMen Starjammers]].

* In ''Fanfic/APrizeForThreeEmpires'', ComicBook/CarolDanvers spends several years operating in space after joining the [[Franchise/XMen Starjammers]].

* The Supermen from ''Animation/HappyHeroes'', by their very nature as having been born on Planet Xing. They've taken their adventures to other planets too, such as [[OneMillionBC Stone Age]]-themed Planet Guling.

* ''ComicBook/DarkHawk'' is a space-based superhero complete with a secret identity and powers who has PowerArmor built by SpacePirates. After ''Comicbook/WarOfKings'', he began adventuring completely in space.

* ''ComicBook/TheInhumans'' are a race of superbeings that either live on the Moon or in deep space, depending on the era, and often fight evil alien races or help the superheroes of Earth when they go off-world. What's interesting is that wearing masks, capes, and elaborate costumes and giving themselves superhero-like names such as ''Black Bolt'' is common to their people. Their tradition of adopting a new name and career after gaining abilities from their ''Main/MutagenicGoo'', the Terrigen Mists, parallels the superhero tendency of adopting a new identity after gaining powers. In-universe, it also predates the era of superheroes by tens of thousands of years.

* ''ComicBook/{{Nova}}'' is a member of the Xandarian SpacePolice, which gives him certain powers and a nifty costume. His membership with ''Comicbook/NewWarriors'' ended when his duties as a space-based hero took him away from Earth.
* ''ComicBook/SilverSurfer'' is an alien superhero who lives in space since he no longer even has a planet. He was given powers and a new identity by ''Comicbook/{{Galactus}}'' in order to find worlds to devourer and has been atoning for his crimes by fighting evil ever since.

** The Guardians of the Galaxy are a RagtagBunchOfMisfits from different parts of the universe who have been active in the depths of space since 2014. Their hijinks in that year alone included [[Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy stopping a genocidal warlord from destroying an entire planet using an Infinity Stone]], and [[Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2 stopping Ego the Living Planet from terraforming all the planets in the universe and remaking them in his image]]. Unlike with Thor however, the Guardians very rarely get involved with Earth matters, not only because the universe is a huge place, but because de facto leader Peter Quill / Star-Lord has a traumatic history with his home planet, and avoids going there at all costs.

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->'''James Rhodes:''' And if you don’t mind me asking, where the hell have you been all this time?\\
'''Carol Danvers:''' There are a lot of planets in the universe, and unfortunately they didn't have you guys.

** ''Anime/DragonBallSuper'' features a team hailing from [[{{Multiverse}} Universe 11]] called the '''Pride Troopers''' participating in the Tournament of Power. They're basically a {{Sentai}} team with members drawn from all over their native universe.

->'''[[ComicBook/WarMachine Rhodey]]:''' And if you don’t mind me asking, where the hell have you been all this time?\\
'''ComicBook/CarolDanvers:''' There are a lot of planets in the universe, and unfortunately they didn't have [[ComicBook/TheAvengers you guys]].

* ''WesternAnimation/BuzzLightyearOfStarCommand'' (TV cartoon spinoff of ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory'') is him kicking baddies in their asses across planets as a member of the SpacePolice.

* ''Infinity Watch'' was a team of space-trotting superheroes that spun-off from the ''ComicBook/TheInfinityGauntlet'' story arc. They were led by [[ComicBook/{{Warlock}} Adam Warlock]] and had many members who would later join the Guardians of the Galaxy.

* The Supermen from ''Animation/HappyHeroes'', by their very nature as having been born on Planet Xing. They've taken their adventures to other planets too, such as Planet Guling.

* ''{{Franchise/EXTRAPOWER}}'' Sharkungo and Forcestar and the rest of the Star Lore Superstars, operating out of the Shakun Star and primarily operate in space against the likes of galactic conqueror Dark Force or the meteor-manipulating Astro Gather.

* ''Infinity Watch'' was a team of space-trotting superheroes that spun-off from the ''ComicBook/TheInfinityGauntlet'' story arc. They were led by Comicbook/AdamWarlock and had many members who would later join the Guardians of the Galaxy.

* ''ComicBook/CaptainMarVell'' from Creator/MarvelComics spent a large part of his time in space, and was in fact a HumanAlien. He was a superhero from the Kree race who loved Earth enough to fight against his own people to protect it.

* Franchise/{{Superman}}'s [[UsefulNotes/TheBronzeAgeOfComicBooks Bronze Age]] FriendlyRival [[Characters/SupermanSupportingCast Vartox]] was the defender of the planet Valeron -- at least until it was destroyed.

* Franchise/{{Superman}}'s [[UsefulNotes/TheBronzeAgeOfComicBooks Bronze Age]] FriendlyRival Vartox was the defender of the planet Valeron -- at least until it was destroyed.

'''ComicBook/CarolDanvers:''' There are a lot of planets in the universe, and unfortunately they didn't have you guys.

** And it's sequel series, ''Series/PowerRangersLostGalaxy'', is entirely set on a space colony in search of a new inhabitable planet, with Earth only appearing in the first two episodes.

** Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, is an interesting example. Although she's also a native of Earth like Star-Lord, she also spends most of her time helping out other places in the galaxy, since most of them don't have the likes of the Avengers to rely on, as seen on the page quote. There's also the fact that most of her memories of Earth were wiped by the Kree, and she has since spent most of her new life going on space missions, so it's likely that Carol's home planet doesn't hold as much meaning to her anymore.

* The entire setting of ''Fanfic/TheUnfantasticAdventuresOfBizarroNo1'' is a weirdly-shaped planet known as Thrae, where SelfDemonstrating/{{Bizarro}} lives and operates.

* The Valkyries from ''Fanfic/StandAndDeliverSvtFoE'' are a quintet of heroines who hail from different parts of the universe that right wrongs throughout the universe.

* Although the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse is mostly known for it's heroes on Earth, quite a few heroes are based in the cosmos.
** Thor and his race comes from a place far from Earth called Asgard, who is devoted to keeping the peace to the Nine Realms they watch/rule over. Although Thor is a frequent visitor of Midgard, he also has gone on several adventures to other planets both by himself, and with his friends, the Warriors Three.
** The Guardians of the Galaxy are a RagtagBunchofMisfits from different parts of the universe who have been active in the depths of space since 2014. Their hijinks in that year alone included [[Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy stopping a genocidal warlord from destroying an entire planet using an Infinity Stone]], and [[Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2 stopping Ego the Living Planet from terraforming all the planets in the universe and remaking them in his image]]. Unlike with Thor however, the Guardians very rarely get involved with Earth matters, not only because the universe is a huge place, but because de facto leader Peter Quill / Star-Lord has a traumatic history with his home planet, and avoids going there at all costs.
** Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel is an interesting example. Although she's also a native of Earth like Star-Lord, she also spends most of her time helping out other places in the galaxy, since most of them don't have the likes of the Avengers to rely on, as seen on the page quote. There's also the fact that most of her memories of Earth were wiped by the Kree, and she has since spent most of her new life going on space missions, so it's likely that Carol's home planet doesn't hold as much meaning to her anymore.

* Space Chief from ''Film/InvasionOfTheNeptuneMen'' is another Japanese alien hero very similar to Prince of Space.