PC Gameworld
- Preview by Chris Williams, including screen shots. "This could be the best take on the MMORPG genre in years, with a unique fighting system and tons of different ways to make your character your own."
- http://www.gwn.com/previews/gamepreview.php/id/49/

Game Industry News
- Reviewed by Greg Crowe, score: 4-1/2 out of 5.
- http://www.gameindustry.com/review/item.asp?id=445

GameSpot
- Q&A with lead designer Jack Emmert.
- http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/cityofheroes/news_2816738.html

GameSpy.com
- Interview with lead designer Jack Emmert.
- http://archive.gamespy.com/interviews/october01/emmert/

GameShark
- Reviewed by Will Lally. "Whether you want to go it Lone Wolf or re-create the Teen Titans, there is something in it for everyone." Score: 4.5 out of 5.
- http://www.gameshark.com/?s=72_3af89bf4-e8ef-4c01-8f19-672593e75b1&a=reviews&id=1720

RPG Vault
- Previewed by John Keeler, with screen shots and gameplay movies. "There is no denying City of Heroes will be a unique entry into the online world genre with its distinctly refreshing setting, fast-paced combat and speedy travel times."
- http://rpgvault.ign.com/articles/505/505994p1.html

WorthPlaying
- Review by Michael Bragg, with screen shots. Score: 8.5 out of 10.
- http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=18705&mode=thread&order=0

FiringSquad
- Preview of the game by Jason McMaster - includes 13 screenshots and first hands-on impressions.
- http://www.firingsquad.com/games/city_of_heroes_preview/

IGN
- Preview.
- http://pc.ign.com/objects/017/017108.html