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Quiz about Mixed Comic Book Trivia From a Confused Mind

Mixed Comic Book Trivia From a Confused Mind Quiz

Since I could read, I was fascinated by the superheroes and villains in comic books. This is a mixture of comic character questions, mostly silver age, both Marvel and DC.

A multiple-choice quiz by da_man11. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
da_man11

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4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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331,706

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. The official beginning of The Legion of Super-Heroes was "Adventure Comics" #247, when three members of the Legion came to recruit Superboy for the team. Which of the following Legionnaires was not one of the three? Hint

Lightning Lad

Sun Boy

Saturn Girl

Cosmic Boy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Spiderman was the first to have a costume made from an alien symbiote. The second was Eddie Brock, who became the villain known as Venom. Which comic book marked Venom's first full appearance? Hint

Avengers #123

Daredevil #181

Amazing Spider-Man #300

Amazing Spider-Man #200

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Question 3 of 10

3. Most comic book fans know Batman first appeared in 'Detective Comics" #27. In which comic book did Robin make his first appearance? Hint

Detective #38

Batman #27

Batman #1

Batman #38

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Question 4 of 10

4. Dr. Henry (Hank) Pym has been a member of the Avengers since the team's beginning. In that time, he's taken on many Superhero identities. Which of the following was never an alter ego of Henry Pym? Hint

The Swordsman

Yellowjacket

Ant-Man

Giant-Man

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Question 5 of 10

5. In "Fantastic Four" #48, Galactus acquires a herald in exchange for not destroying his planet. The Silver Surfer is born, but which planet was saved? Hint

Zenn-La

Beta-Ray

Lor-Van

Homeworld

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Question 6 of 10

6. Dr. Doom is the most famous and persistent of the Fantastic Four's enemies. Because he is absolute ruler of a country, he has "Diplomatic Immunity" for whatever crimes he may commit. What country does he rule? Hint

Latveria

Latvern

Latent

Latvia

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Question 7 of 10

7. There once was a comic book entitled "World's Finest Comics", created in the 1940's. It starred two of DC Comics' most popular characters. Which pair of Superheroes headlined "World's Finest Comics"? Hint

Batman and The Flash

Superman and Green Lantern

Superman and Wonder Woman

Superman and Batman

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Superhero group included Black Bolt, Medusa, Triton, Karnak, Gorgon, Crystal, and Lockjaw (the giant teleporting dog)? Hint

The Defenders

The Inhumans

The Specialists

The Avengers

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the 1960's, DC comics created a "Junior Justice League of America" with the "Teen Titans". Which of the following was not a charter member of the team? Hint

Aqualad

Cyborg

Robin

Kid Flash

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Question 10 of 10

10. Many celebrities have graced comic book covers. Some have even had comic books written about them. Very few have had long-running comic book series with their names in the title. Which of the following celebrities had long comic book runs? Hint

Jerry Lewis

Neither of these

Both of these

Bob Hope

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Sun Boy

Saturn Girl, Lightning Lad, and Cosmic Boy are considered the founding members of the Legion, a group existing a millennium in the future. Originally Lightning Lad was called "Lightning Boy" and later married Saturn Girl. Sun Boy joined the Legion at a later time.

2. Spiderman was the first to have a costume made from an alien symbiote. The second was Eddie Brock, who became the villain known as Venom. Which comic book marked Venom's first full appearance?

Answer: Amazing Spider-Man #300

Though he appeared in both "Amazing Spider-Man" numbers 298 and 299 briefly, Venom's first full appearance was in issue #300. Since that first appearance, he has developed into one of Spiderman's arch-enemies. "Daredevil" #181 features the death of Elektra.

3. Most comic book fans know Batman first appeared in 'Detective Comics" #27. In which comic book did Robin make his first appearance?

Answer: Detective #38

Dick Grayson first appeared as Robin in "Detective Comics" issue #38. Dick Grayson later became Nightwing and Jason Todd was Robin. After Jason Todd was killed by the Joker, Tim Drake became Robin. He was followed by Stephanie Brown (The Spoiler) and Damien Wayne (the illegitimate son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul). As for the original Robin, he is now Batman.

Answer: The Swordsman

Henry Pym began as Ant-Man in 1962 in "Tales to Astonish". He created the "Pym Particles" that allowed him to change size. He became in succession: Giant-Man, Goliath, and Yellowjacket. His latest hero name is The Wasp, in honor of his deceased ex-wife, Janet Van Dyne Pym, the original Wasp.

5. In "Fantastic Four" #48, Galactus acquires a herald in exchange for not destroying his planet. The Silver Surfer is born, but which planet was saved?

Answer: Zenn-La

Norrin Radd saved the denizens of Zenn-La by becoming Galactus' first herald, the Silver Surfer. They had a rocky relationship, ending when Galactus exiled him to Earth for siding with the Fantastic Four to stop Galactus from eating the Earth.

Answer: Latveria

Victor Von Doom has ruled the country of Latveria since overthrowing Prince Rudolfo. As a leader of a country, he has "Diplomatic Immunity", which is why the Fantastic Four have never been able to bring him to justice. Latvia is a very real Baltic country.

Answer: Superman and Batman

"World's Finest Comics" started as "World's Beat Comics" before changing its title for its second issue. It teamed Batman and Superman in every issue except for a few issues in the 1970s. It ended its run in 1986. The Superman/ Wonder Woman and Superman/Green Lantern team-ups occurred in "DC Comics Presents".

8. Which Superhero group included Black Bolt, Medusa, Triton, Karnak, Gorgon, Crystal, and Lockjaw (the giant teleporting dog)?

Answer: The Inhumans

The Inhumans first appeared in "Fantastic Four" #45, though some appeared in earlier issues individually. Medusa is known for her long hair that can be used as a weapon. Triton can swim, Karnak is a martial arts master, and Gorgon has hooves that can break concrete. Black Bolt is their leader, but does not speak because his voice destroys things.

He once hurt the Hulk by speaking in his ear. The Defenders is another superhero group featuring Dr. Strange and others.

9. In the 1960's, DC comics created a "Junior Justice League of America" with the "Teen Titans". Which of the following was not a charter member of the team?

Answer: Cyborg

The first appearance of the Teen Titans was in "Brave and Bold" #54 starring Robin (Dick Grayson), Aqualad, and Kid Flash (Wally West). Wonder Girl joined later and they were given their own comic book in 1966. Cyborg joined "The New Teen Titans" in 1980, along with Raven and Starfire.

Answer: Both of these

Both Bob Hope and Jerry Lewis had long comic book runs with DC comics. Jerry Lewis began in "The Adventures of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis" (1952-57), which changed to "The Adventures of Jerry Lewis" after the duo broke up and ran until 1971.
"The Adventures of Bob Hope" ran for 109 issues from 1950-68.

Source: Author da_man11

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