How to Draw a Kid in a Superhero Costume (Easy Step by Step)
A kid in a superhero costume is a friendly character built from ovals, curves and a few straight lines. The big round head, the mask and the swooping cape make it look brave and playful. A tiny lightning bolt on the chest tells everyone this hero is ready for action.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
- How to draw a kid in a superhero costume step by step
- Tips for drawing a kid in a superhero costume
- Free kid in a superhero costume coloring page
- How to color your kid in a superhero costume drawing
- Kid in a superhero costume fun fact for kids
- Questions about drawing a kid in a superhero costume
- More easy Halloween drawings
How to draw a kid in a superhero costume step by step
How to Draw a Kid in a Superhero Costume · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: Head and mask line
Draw a big rounded head, like an egg lying on its side, starting at the left and curving up and over the top. Then draw a wavy line across the lower part of the head that dips in the middle, and finish with a short curve down the left side for the cheek.
Step 3: Body top and side
Under the head, draw a short flat line for the top of the body. From its right end, draw a wobbly line straight down for the side of the body.
Step 4: Boots
At the bottom of the body line, draw two side-by-side ovals for the boots. Let them touch in the middle.
Step 5: Waving arm and fist
From the side of the body, draw two long lines going up and out to the right to make the raised arm. Finish it with a small circle at the top for the fist.
Step 6: The flowing cape
Behind the body, on the left, draw a wide curved shape that sweeps out to the side. Give the bottom edge a few zigzag bumps, then add a curved line inside for a fold.
Step 7: Top of the mask
Across the middle of the head, draw a wavy line above the first one. Together they make a mask that looks like two joined bubbles.
Step 8: Face, bolt and body
Add two dots for eyes inside the mask and a little curved smile below. Then draw a small zigzag lightning bolt on the chest and finish the left side and bottom of the body.
Step 9: The belt
Draw two straight lines across the lower body to make a wide belt stripe.
Step 10: The top curl
On top of the head, draw one small wiggly line that curls up like a little antenna.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your kid in a superhero costume? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a kid in a dragon costume or how to draw a kid in a lion costume next.
Tips for drawing a kid in a superhero costume
- Draw the mask as two bubbles that meet in the middle, so both sides match in size.
- Make the lightning bolt with a few short zigzag lines: down, across, then down again to a point.
- For the cape edge, draw small zigzag bumps and keep them uneven so it looks like it is flapping in the wind.
Free kid in a superhero costume coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this kid in a superhero costume coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your kid in a superhero costume drawing
Try a bright red cape, a blue mask and a yellow lightning bolt on the chest. For a twist, give your hero a secret superpower and color the cape in the colors of that power, like green for plants or orange for fire.
Kid in a superhero costume fun fact for kids
Superman, one of the first superheroes to wear a cape, first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938.
Questions about drawing a kid in a superhero costume
What shapes do I need to draw a superhero kid?
You need a big rounded head, a small body made from straight lines and two ovals for the boots. The mask, cape and lightning bolt are simple shapes added on top.
How do I make my superhero look like it is flying or waving?
Draw one arm going up at an angle with a small circle for the fist. Make the cape sweep out to the side, which makes it look like it is moving.
How do I make my superhero kid look cuter?
Keep the head extra big and the body small. Place the eyes wide apart and add a small, curved smile.
