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Black Comic Book Characters Trivia Quiz

This quiz is focused on many of the first black characters published by mainstream comic book companies.

A multiple-choice quiz by eggman404. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
eggman404

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
399,208

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
133

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Question 1 of 10

1. Atlas Comics published 'Jungle Tales' in 1954 and 1955. Included in the anthology title was the first known black lead character in mainstream comics. What was his name? Hint

Tobuna, hunter king

Ubo, king of the Congo

Waku, prince of the Bantu

Simbogo, the warrier

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Question 2 of 10

2. The first African-American character to headline his own main stream comic book was a western character published by Dell Comics in 1965. What was the name of the character and the comic book? Hint

Shane

Lobo

Maverick

Cisco

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Question 3 of 10

3. Black characters had been featured in western, military, and jungle titles. In 1966, mainstream comics got their first black super hero. He was the king of the advanced nation of Wakanda. What was his hero identity? Hint

Coal Tiger

Ebon Cheetah

Shadow Cat

Black Panther

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Question 4 of 10

4. Archie Comics brought us the first African-American female character to be featured as a series regular. She was introduced in 1969 when she replaced Pepper in the band "Josie and the Pussycats". What was her name? Hint

Valerie

Cheryl

Melody

Alexandra

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1969, Marvel Comics introduces their second black (and first African-American) superhero. Sam Wilson is introduced in 'Captain American' #117. What is his superhero identity? Hint

Falcon

Osprey

Condor

Hawk

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1970, DC Comics introduces their first regular African-American cast member in a superhero title ('Teen Titans'). While given membership on the team, he originally had no super powers. What was his name? Hint

Don Hall

Mal Duncan

Hank Hall

Gnaark

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1971, Archie Comics would introduce their second African-American character. He's great at sports but eventually ends up finding his passion in drawing, and hopes to be a cartoonist! What is his name? Hint

Dilton Doiley

Freddy Freeman

Moose Mason

Chuck Clayton

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1971, Marvel Comics published their first African-American superhero to be given his own title. He offered up his powers as a "Hero for Hire" What was his name? Hint

Luke Cage

Lincoln Hayes

Sam Butcher

Shaft Bear

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1971 DC Comics created their first powered black character, but he was neither a hero or a villain. He was one of the New Gods and an avatar of death. What was this character's name? Hint

Black Skier

Black Swimmer

Black Surfer

Black Racer

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Question 10 of 10

10. Considered the first black DC Comics "superhero", this character debuted in 'Green Lantern' (vol.2) #87 in 1971. Who did the Guardians of the Universe select to be a back up Green Lantern for Hal Jordan? Hint

Clay Knight

Josh Williams

Stephen Lookinland

John Stewart

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Atlas Comics published 'Jungle Tales' in 1954 and 1955. Included in the anthology title was the first known black lead character in mainstream comics. What was his name?

Answer: Waku, prince of the Bantu

Waku was featured in all seven issues of 'Jungle Tales'. The character was created by Ogden Whitney. Not only was Waku black, but so was the majority of characters in the strip.

2. The first African-American character to headline his own main stream comic book was a western character published by Dell Comics in 1965. What was the name of the character and the comic book?

Answer: Lobo

'Lobo' ran a total of two issues, the first in December 1965 and the second in September 1966. The character was created by D.J. Arneson.

Answer: Black Panther

Black Panther was introduced by Marvel Comics in 'Fantastic Four' (vol.1) #52. He would be given lead status in 'Jungle Action' beginning in 1973, and would receive his first of several self titled series in 1977. He was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

Answer: Valerie

Valerie Smith was added as a series regular and was portrayed as the most intelligent of the three "Pussycats". Her character's last name was later changed from Smith to Brown.

5. In 1969, Marvel Comics introduces their second black (and first African-American) superhero. Sam Wilson is introduced in 'Captain American' #117. What is his superhero identity?

Answer: Falcon

The Falcon became a co-star in the Captain America title throughout most of the 1970's. He would even receive cover billing with the Captain. He was created by Stan Lee and Gene Colan.

Answer: Mal Duncan

Mal was created by Robert Kanigher and Nick Cardy. In 1976 he would become the second hero to be called the Guardian. Since then he has gone through several other hero identities including Vox, Hornblower and Herald.

Answer: Chuck Clayton

Chuck is the son of Riverdale High School's Coach Clayton. His character would be included in two of later Archie animated cartoon series and would also be featured on the CW TV Show, "Riverdale".

8. In 1971, Marvel Comics published their first African-American superhero to be given his own title. He offered up his powers as a "Hero for Hire" What was his name?

Answer: Luke Cage

Created by Archie Goodwin, George Tuska, Roy Thomas, and John Romita Sr., Luke Cage was created during the height of the "blaxploitation" era. His comic was originally called 'Luke Cage, Hero for Hire' but with issue #17 it was changed to 'Luke Cage, Power Man'.

9. In 1971 DC Comics created their first powered black character, but he was neither a hero or a villain. He was one of the New Gods and an avatar of death. What was this character's name?

Answer: Black Racer

The Black Racer used skis as a means of transport through the air and space. He was created by the legendary Jack Kirby, the same man who created the Silver Surfer for Marvel, a character who soared through the air on a surf board!

Answer: John Stewart

John Stewart would fill in as a Green Lantern both solo and with the Justice League. In the 1980's and beyond he would often be the primary Green Lantern for sector 2814. John Stewart has been featured in animated TV series and movies. He was created by Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams.

Source: Author eggman404

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