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A Swinging Super-Hero Trivia Quiz

Can he swing from a web? Take a look, over head! There goes the Spider-Man!

A multiple-choice quiz by bomber1013. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bomber1013

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
3,097

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4536

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (8/10), Guest 216 (10/10), crossesq (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Peter Parker is the Amazing Spider-Man. The character didn't debut in its own comic however. What comic featured the first appearance of this fantastic character? Hint

Journey into Mystery 83

Amazing Fantasy 15

Strange Tales 110

Tales of Suspense 39

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Question 2 of 10

2. Spider-Man broke a lot of traditional comic book rules when he debuted. The title featured a teenage lead who lost out as often as he won. When the title first appeared, Peter Parker wore this corrective appliance: Hint

braces

back brace

hearing aid

eyeglasses

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the early days of Marvel Comics, Jack Kirby was the most prominent artist of the company. However, Spider-Man was drawn by this artist: Hint

Steve Ditko

John Buscema

Don Heck

Herb Trimpe

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Question 4 of 10

4. The early issues of the Amazing Spider-Man introduced a rogues gallery that has endured for over 35 years. Villains like Electro, Dr. Octopus, Mysterio, the Vulture, and the Lizard. In my opinion, one of Spider-Man's deadliest enemies was the father of Harry Osborne, Peter Parker's best friend. Who was this villain? Hint

the Kingpin

Sandman

the Green Goblin

Venom

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Question 5 of 10

5. Peter's greatest antagonist in high school was Flash Thompson. Conversely, Flash was also Spider-Man's biggest fan. What high school did Flash and Peter attend? Hint

Empire High

Midtown High

Riverdale High

Baxter High

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Question 6 of 10

6. Peter was a nerd in high school, however as the series progressed he matured into a good looking guy. His college girlfriend met with a tragic fate. She was killed during a battle with the Green Goblin. Who was she? Hint

Felicia Hardy

Betty Brant

Gwen Stacy

Mary Jane Watson

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Question 7 of 10

7. As Peter matured, his abilities became more formidable. Although there are many characters more powerful than Spider-Man, he did manage to single handedly defeat this herald of Galactus: Hint

Silver Surfer

Firelord

Terrax

the Destroyer

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Question 8 of 10

8. Along with many of Earth's heroes, Spider-Man found himself transported to a distant galaxy to battle in this cosmic showdown: Hint

the Multiverse Conflict

the Interdimensional Collision

Time Crisis

the Secret Wars

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Question 9 of 10

9. His costume was destroyed in this battle. What was unique about the strange fabric of his new costume? Hint

it gave him x-ray vision

it was a living alien being

it allowed him to be invisible

nothing was unusual

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, Peter has been deeply in love with, and happily married to what woman for more than 10 years? Hint

Betty Brant

Felicia Hardy

Mary Jane Watson

Kate Cushing

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Peter Parker is the Amazing Spider-Man. The character didn't debut in its own comic however. What comic featured the first appearance of this fantastic character?

Answer: Amazing Fantasy 15

All of the answers above featured the debut of a Marvel hero. Thor made his first appearance in Journey into Mystery, Dr. Strange started in Strange Tales, and Iron Man debuted in Tales of Suspense.

Answer: eyeglasses

Later down the road the explanation was given that his eyesight improved as his powers matured.

3. In the early days of Marvel Comics, Jack Kirby was the most prominent artist of the company. However, Spider-Man was drawn by this artist:

Answer: Steve Ditko

Stan Lee, the comics creator, felt that Kirby drew the character too heroically. Lee wanted the strip to have more of a common man's look to it, and happily Ditko delivered the style he was looking for.

Answer: the Green Goblin

Many of Spider-Man's other foes possessed more raw power, but because of Parker's relationship with Harry, and the fact that the Green Goblin knew Spider-Man's secret identity, this villain had an edge the others didn't.

5. Peter's greatest antagonist in high school was Flash Thompson. Conversely, Flash was also Spider-Man's biggest fan. What high school did Flash and Peter attend?

Answer: Midtown High

Riverdale High was where the Archies attended. Peter Parker later attended Empire State University, and the Fantastic Four's headquarters were the Baxter Building.

Answer: Gwen Stacy

At one time or another Peter actually dated all of these women, and of course he eventually married Mary Jane.

7. As Peter matured, his abilities became more formidable. Although there are many characters more powerful than Spider-Man, he did manage to single handedly defeat this herald of Galactus:

Answer: Firelord

8. Along with many of Earth's heroes, Spider-Man found himself transported to a distant galaxy to battle in this cosmic showdown:

Answer: the Secret Wars

9. His costume was destroyed in this battle. What was unique about the strange fabric of his new costume?

Answer: it was a living alien being

After he discovered the secret of the costume he forced it to leave him by bombarding it with sound waves. The costume later linked with Eddie Brock, a man with a grudge against Spider-Man, and Venom was born.

10. Finally, Peter has been deeply in love with, and happily married to what woman for more than 10 years?

Answer: Mary Jane Watson

And what a fabulous couple they are too!!

Source: Author bomber1013

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