Who was the first flying superhero in comic books? Superman made his debut in Action Comics #1 in 1938. Unfortunately, Superman did not actually fly in his first comic book appearances. From 1938 until about 1943, Superman could only leap buildings in a single bound. So, who was really the first flying superhero in comic books?
Technically, the first flying superhero in comic books was Namor, the Sub-Mariner. It is not a personal opinion or a feeling; it is a matter of fact. Namor had the power of flight and invulnerability in his first comic book appearance.
