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41 quizzes and 470 trivia questions.
1.
  Gambit: Marvel's Cajun Hero    
Fun Fill-It
 15 Qns
For a number of people, their first taste of Gambit came with his appearance in the 2009 "Wolverine: Origins" film. This quiz will take you through parts of his life as laid out in the Marvel comic book universe.
Average, 15 Qns, pollucci19, Jan 08 25
Average
pollucci19 gold member
Jan 08 25
53 plays
2.
  Marvel Alter Egos    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a test of your knowledge of alter ego's. You won't find easy stuff like "Who is Tony Stark?" in here so be prepared. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, t-ruckus, Jun 11 03
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t-ruckus
2622 plays
3.
  More Marvel Madness    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
I was born to test the mind of the comic fan. My vast knowledge of the Marvel Universe makes this another true test for those with the intestinal fortitude to try it!
Difficult, 15 Qns, t-ruckus, Apr 02 03
Difficult
t-ruckus
2916 plays
4.
  Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
One of Marvel's most notable (and loathed, in some circles) mini-series, "Secret Wars" arguably started the trend of massive crossover events. How well do you remember it?
Difficult, 20 Qns, enfranklopedia, Jan 09 06
Difficult
enfranklopedia
1576 plays
5.
  Marvel Deaths    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Alright True Believers, nothing too tough for you, but try on for size some of the Marvel Universes' best deaths.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Dynamite Dave, Jan 31 07
Difficult
Dynamite Dave
4261 plays
6.
  The "Marvel"ous ABC's    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Questions about Marvel comic heroes and villains in alphabetical order.
Tough, 25 Qns, pennie1478, Dec 01 11
Tough
pennie1478 gold member
463 plays
7.
  "Marvel" Comics Mania    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A select group of trivia to test just how much you know about "Marvel" Comics.
Tough, 10 Qns, morgana03, Apr 24 06
Tough
morgana03
1717 plays
8.
  Cosmic Powers of the Marvel Universe    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
These questions all deal with cosmic related characters in the Marvel Universe. Another true test for the true comic genius.
Tough, 15 Qns, t-ruckus, Mar 25 06
Tough
t-ruckus
1437 plays
9.
  The Colorful Nature of Marvel Comics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Whew! Those boys and girls over at Marvel sure do like their color. This quiz will test your knowledge on some of the more colorful identities in the Marvel Universe.
Tough, 10 Qns, Dynamite Dave, Apr 19 07
Tough
Dynamite Dave
1647 plays
10.
  Marvel 1st Appearences   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz I shall give you a character from the Marvel universe. Then you must answer by picking the comic that the character first appeared in.
Tough, 10 Qns, TheFettMan, Feb 27 08
Tough
TheFettMan
946 plays
11.
  Kiss: The Marvel Editions   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
A quiz about the 1977 Marvel comic book issue and its sequel about the (superhero) group Kiss.
Tough, 20 Qns, Oddball, Aug 21 07
Tough
Oddball
322 plays
12.
  Iron Man    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Iron Man is one of the most recognizable superheroes in the Marvel universe. With his golden and red armor, he is one of the many heroes based in New York City.
Tough, 10 Qns, anthonyrappfan, Jun 29 21
Tough
anthonyrappfan
Jun 29 21
1358 plays
13.
  The Incredible Hulk    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A short quiz about one of my favorite comic book heroes, The Hulk, with questions ranging from various supporting characters, villains, alternate series to different artists who drew it, but focuses mostly on the early years.
Tough, 10 Qns, EddieDrums, Jun 29 21
Tough
EddieDrums
Jun 29 21
330 plays
14.
  A History of Marvel Comics, Part I: 1930s-1940s   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This the first part of an on-going series of quizzes with Marvel Comics, from their origins as Timely Comics up through to the present. Questions can be on characters, creators or other associated trivia.
Difficult, 10 Qns, EddieDrums, Sep 08 11
Difficult
EddieDrums
246 plays
15.
  A History of Marvel Comics, Part III: 1960s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Part III of my series dealing with the Marvel Universe. Atlas Comics turns into Marvel Comics and causes an industry revolution.
Tough, 10 Qns, EddieDrums, Oct 08 11
Tough
EddieDrums
294 plays
16.
  Marvel Comics First Appearances    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ah, the first time! How well do you remember it? This quiz will deal with the first appearances of some of Marvel Comics most enduring characters.
Tough, 10 Qns, strnog1, Jul 14 06
Tough
strnog1 gold member
1073 plays
17.
  Obscure Marvel Comics characters    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Okay guys, you're really going to have to scour your brain to remember some of these. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, endrspkr, Apr 25 07
Tough
endrspkr
2101 plays
18.
  Superheroes with Multiple Identities (Marvel)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will focus on Marvel Comics characters that have had three or more different hero identities.
Average, 10 Qns, eggman404, Oct 02 19
Average
eggman404
Oct 02 19
171 plays
19.
  A History of Marvel Comics, Part II: 1950s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Part 2 of an ongoing series with the Marvel Universe. Questions can be on characters, artists or other trivia associated with the topic.
Tough, 10 Qns, EddieDrums, Sep 11 11
Tough
EddieDrums
212 plays
20.
  "The Transformers" (Marvel Comics)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test how much you remember from "The Transformers" by Marvel Comics. There were 80 issues published between 1984 to 1991.
Tough, 10 Qns, RedHook13, Feb 18 09
Tough
RedHook13 gold member
396 plays
21.
  Marvel 1602   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Marvel 1602" imagined superheroes in the 1600's! Written by Neil Gaiman, the limited series ran for eight incredible issues in 2003.
Tough, 10 Qns, anthonyrappfan, Mar 29 08
Tough
anthonyrappfan
507 plays
22.
  "Silver Surfer" Comic Book    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Test your knowledge of the great Silver Surfer! Are you a true fan? Most of this quiz is for series 3 of his comic book.
Tough, 15 Qns, marvelfan39, Jun 29 21
Tough
marvelfan39
Jun 29 21
796 plays
23.
  Marvel Nights    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about Marvel characters who have the word 'Night' or 'Knight' in their name.
Tough, 10 Qns, colavengers, Apr 19 18
Tough
colavengers
180 plays
24.
  Wild Kingdom    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Wild Kingdom" was a story arc featuring the X-Men and the Black Panther. It ran for four issues in "X-Men" and "Black Panther".
Average, 10 Qns, anthonyrappfan, Jun 29 21
Average
anthonyrappfan
Jun 29 21
223 plays
25.
  Die Laughing: Deadpool    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Deadpool is a mercenary in the Marvel Comics Universe. He had his own series from 1997-2003, and is known for his humor.
Tough, 10 Qns, anthonyrappfan, Jun 29 21
Tough
anthonyrappfan
Jun 29 21
676 plays
26.
  "Doctor Strange's" Mystical Trivia Challenge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Greetings fellow fans of the good doctor. Do you seek to test your knowledge of the Sorcerer Supreme? In honor of his new movie, I present you with this quiz! May the Vishanti guide your soul.
Tough, 10 Qns, Fuzzy_Slippers, Jun 29 21
Tough
Fuzzy_Slippers
Jun 29 21
156 plays
27.
  Nova, The Human Rocket    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Richard Rider was a normal teenager in New York until a dying alien gave him the power to become a member of the Nova Corps!
Tough, 10 Qns, anthonyrappfan, Jun 29 21
Tough
anthonyrappfan
Jun 29 21
207 plays
28.
  Cosmic Powers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with the real heavy hitters of the Marvel universe. The abstract beings that were created at the beginning of the universe.
Tough, 10 Qns, Miles2k2, Aug 05 04
Tough
Miles2k2
1158 plays
29.
  The Spectacular Sasquatch    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Doctor Walter Langowski is a scientific genius who transforms into a great beast with terrific strength!
Tough, 10 Qns, anthonyrappfan, Jun 29 21
Tough
anthonyrappfan
Jun 29 21
279 plays
30.
  A History of Marvel Comics, Part IV: 1970s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This part of the quiz will deal with a lot of Marvel's secondary and not-so-secondary characters, some of whom are still around and some who aren't.
Tough, 10 Qns, EddieDrums, Sep 19 11
Tough
EddieDrums
317 plays
31.
  The Quiz Without Fear    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Daredevil patrols Hell's Kitchen, and is widely known as The Man Without Fear! This is a very well-known hero, so I'll be asking some questions that I hope are easy for you and some that will stump you!
Tough, 10 Qns, anthonyrappfan, Jun 29 21
Tough
anthonyrappfan
Jun 29 21
339 plays
32.
  She's a Wild Thing!    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The daughter of Elektra and Wolverine, Wild Thing was introduced early in the MC2 Universe. Unless otherwise noted, all questions are from 'Wild Thing' #0-5 (1999-2000).
Tough, 15 Qns, Fuzzyelf, Sep 29 08
Tough
Fuzzyelf
182 plays
33.
  The Courageous Cable    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Nathan Christopher Summers is a time-traveling mutant who is the son of Scott Summers and Madelyne Pryor.
Tough, 10 Qns, anthonyrappfan, Jun 29 21
Tough
anthonyrappfan
Jun 29 21
279 plays
34.
  "What If?"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions are based on the "What If?" comics. The Questions will be drawn from a range of issues from Vol 1 1977-1984.
Tough, 10 Qns, amazingneb, Aug 03 09
Tough
amazingneb
287 plays
35.
  Marvel Quotes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This a quiz about quotes from mutants.
Tough, 10 Qns, Lost_Player, Jun 18 03
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Lost_Player
1430 plays
36.
  The Last Iron Fist Story    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The Immortal Iron Fist" was an ongoing series launched by Marvel in 2006 with art by David Aja and writing by Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction. This quiz will see how well you know the first saga: "The Last Iron Fist Story".
Tough, 10 Qns, anthonyrappfan, Jun 29 21
Tough
anthonyrappfan
Jun 29 21
185 plays
37.
  The Great Lakes Avengers (Marvel Comics)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz for those who want to show off their G.L.A. knowledge!
Average, 10 Qns, ash6861, Jan 28 22
Average
ash6861
Jan 28 22
124 plays
38.
  "KISS: Psycho Circus"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about the comic book "KISS: Psycho Circus" by Todd McFarlane! Sadly enough, it lasted only for 31 issues before being closed down.
Tough, 10 Qns, Twotallgnome, Aug 21 07
Tough
Twotallgnome
200 plays
39.
  Marvel Characters' First Appearances    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These appearances start from the imaginative year 1961, and comes to the current storylines with an occasional reference to the "Golden Age".
Difficult, 10 Qns, joopie, Jul 12 04
Difficult
joopie
1294 plays
40.
  Cap Lives    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the "Captain America" story arc "Cap Lives." Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, Ironman3357, Jun 29 21
Tough
Ironman3357
Jun 29 21
268 plays
41.
  Heroes Portrayed by 3 or More Characters - Marvel    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz tests your knowledge of superhero identities (ie Captain Marvel, Ant-Man, etc.) that have been utilized by various characters.
Average, 10 Qns, eggman404, Feb 07 20
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Feb 07 20
167 plays

Marvel Comics for Experts Trivia Questions
1. What is Doorman's secret identity?

From Quiz The Great Lakes Avengers (Marvel Comics)

Answer: Demarr Davis

Demarr Davis is a mutant and an angel of death.

2. One of Doctor Strange's greatest foes is the dread (not dreaded, just dread) Dormammu, who has gone through many costume alterations. What color was his original costume?

From Quiz "Doctor Strange's" Mystical Trivia Challenge

Answer: Green

First appearing in "Strange Tales" #126, Dormammu is seen wearing a green robe-like costume with lime green gloves, boots, cape, belt, and some kind of headdress. His head, which is commonly seen as either flaming, or just a fireball, was first pictured as a blue, gaseous cloud.

3. What is the real name of the member of the Uncanny X-Men known as Nightcrawler?

From Quiz Marvel Nights

Answer: Kurt Wagner

Nightcrawler has amazing acrobatic skills and also has the power to teleport short distances. Scott Summers is better known as Cyclops, Peter Rasputin is Colossus, and Sean Cassidy is Banshee.

4. What is Bruce Banner's full name?

From Quiz The Incredible Hulk

Answer: Robert Bruce Banner

His full name was revealed when he guest-starred in "The Fantastic Four" #25 and #26.

5. A. How did David Angar receive his super power?

From Quiz The "Marvel"ous ABC's

Answer: Volunteered for an experiment

David Alan Angar was a social activist who volunteered for an experiment. Angar's superpowers were a high scream that rendered victims with memory loss and vivid hallucinations. His abilities were given to him by a priestess named Moondragon. Eventually, David was killed by police during a robbery. First appearance: "Daredevil #100" June 1972

6. In "The Claws of The Cat", who was behind the mask of this feline-oriented superheroine?

From Quiz A History of Marvel Comics, Part IV: 1970s

Answer: Greer Nelson

The Cat only lasted for four issues of her own series plus an appearance in "Marvel Team-Up" #8 fighting alongside Spider-Man. Greer later on became the more well-known character "Tigra". Patsy Walker donned an old Cat costume and became "Hellcat", Linda Fite was the series writer and legendary Marie Severin was the penciller.

7. In 1939, what pulp magazine publisher decided to get into the comic business with "Marvel Comics" #1?

From Quiz A History of Marvel Comics, Part I: 1930s-1940s

Answer: Martin Goodman

Martin Goodman, born in 1908, had the first of his many pulp titles published in May, 1933. Stan Lee would start working there in 1939-his cousin Jean was married to Goodman, and got him a job there initially doing miscellaneous errands. Harry Donnefeld was one of the early owners of DC Comics and Everett M. Arnold started Quality Comics.

8. Which character acts as narrator for all of "What If? vol 1"?

From Quiz "What If?"

Answer: The Watcher

The Watcher can see everything including what could have been. "What If?" looks at what could have happened if Key events in the Marvel Universe had played out differently.

9. Which famous Marvel superhero made a guest appearance in Issue #3 - "Prisoner of War!" (Jan. 1985)?

From Quiz "The Transformers" (Marvel Comics)

Answer: Spider-Man

Spider-Man teamed up with the Autobot Gears to rescue Sparkplug Witwicky from the Decepticons. At the time the issue was published, Spider-Man was still wearing his black symbiotic outfit.

10. What high school does Rina, a.k.a. Wild Thing, attend?

From Quiz She's a Wild Thing!

Answer: Upper Saddle River Senior High School

According to Rina in 'Wild Thing' #1 (1999), it's actually not a bad place to go to school, but only if you're rich, beautiful, and self-assured.

11. Who is the first mutant animal seen?

From Quiz Wild Kingdom

Answer: A mutant alligator

Award-winning reporter Alex Roberts is in the African country of Niganda, covering a bloody and terrible conflict. The animal strikes so fast that it is only when some technicians slow the tape down that they see the attacker clearly. These events happened in " Uncanny X-Men" #175, which went on sale in 2005.

12. Cyclops, Iceman, and Magneto are all mutants, but in "Marvel 1602" what are mutants called?

From Quiz Marvel 1602

Answer: Witchbreed

Just as they face persecution in the present, mutants fare no better in the 1600's. The first "witchbreed" seen is Angel, who is to be put to death for simply being different. Angel's plight is seen in issue #1 of "1602".

13. Who is the first Iron Fist seen in the series?

From Quiz The Last Iron Fist Story

Answer: Bei Ming-Tian

One of the biggest revelations in the series is that Iron Fist is not a stand-alone hero as he always thought, but the latest in a line of mystically-powered peacekeepers. Bei was the Iron Fist who faced the armies of Genghis Khan in 1227 A.D. This event was seen in "The Immortal Iron Fist" #1, which went on sale in November of 2006.

14. What comic did the villian Sabretooth first appear in?

From Quiz Marvel 1st Appearences

Answer: "Iron Fist #14 (Aug. 1977)"

Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne he appeared in a story arc called "Snowfire". Since, he has been known as the arch enemy of the famed hero Wolverine. While featured in multiple books he has also appeared in his own comics.

15. Who is the alien that gives Richard Rider his powers and his place in the Nova Corps?

From Quiz Nova, The Human Rocket

Answer: Rhomann Dey

Mortally injured while chasing the intergalactic pirate Zorr, Nova Prime Rhomann Dey passed on his powers to young Richard Rider, who was just finished playing a basketball game. Nova's origin mirrors that of DC's Silver Age Green Lantern. These events happened in "Nova" #1, issued in September of 1976.

16. For which American football team did Langowski play?

From Quiz The Spectacular Sasquatch

Answer: The Green Bay Packers

Sasquatch first appeared in 1979's "Uncanny X-Men" #120. In the eleventh issue of "Alpha Flight" in 1984, it was revealed that he played for three years before resuming studies.

17. Kiss' very first appearence in a Marvel comic book was with what Marvel character?

From Quiz Kiss: The Marvel Editions

Answer: Howard The Duck

The group first appeared in comic book form at the tail end of 'Howard the Duck' #12, having apparently manifested out of the mind of Winda Wester, Howard's friend, while both were incarcerated at the Sauerbraten County Mental Facility. As Issue #13 opened, Peter Criss was able to whisper in Howard's ear, 'When you meet reality head-on, kiss it smack in the face.' before the group disappeared back into Winda's mind.

18. What character, with three times the abilities of a normal man, appeared when Hal Chandler concentrated on an image of his brother Chuck?

From Quiz Obscure Marvel Comics characters

Answer: 3-D Man

Roy Thomas created 3-D man in the 70's for "Marvel Premier". The charater was forgotten until he was used in an early issue of the first "What If?" series.

19. Cable appeared as a superhero in 1990. When did he appear as a baby?

From Quiz The Courageous Cable

Answer: 1986

He appeared in the 201st issue of "Uncanny X-Men", but didn't appear as a superhero until 1990. Cable was very powerful as a child, being able to repel telekinetic attacks before his second birthday!

20. In what Marvel Comics title did the Silver Surfer first start soaring the skies?

From Quiz Marvel Comics First Appearances

Answer: Fantastic Four

Norrin Radd, the surfboard riding herald of Galactus, made his first appearance in "Fantastic Four #48". One can buy quite a few surfboards for what a mint copy of this issue would cost.

21. Where did Daredevil's alter ego, blind lawyer Matt Murdock, go to college?

From Quiz The Quiz Without Fear

Answer: Columbia University School of Law

In college, Murdock roomed with "Foggy" Nelson, and the two became such good friends that they went into practice together! In his college years, Murdock also met Elektra Natchios, who would later go on to become a vigilante alongside Daredevil!

22. Everyone knows that Iron Man is actually wealthy playboy Tony Stark, but what was the name of the scientist he was trapped with?

From Quiz Iron Man

Answer: Ho Yinsen

Originally, Ho Yinsen's name was simply Yin Sen, but it was later changed to Ho Yinsen. Lo Mein is actually a Chinese dish that is a staple of the Chinese diners in my city. Wong Chu was the evil warlord who captured young Stark.

23. What job did Captain America, Steve Rogers, used to have when he wasn't being a hero?

From Quiz "Marvel" Comics Mania

Answer: Architect

When he wasn't on call as an Avenger or fighting his solo battles against the Red Skull, Captain America worked as an architect out of his apartment.

24. On page one of issue one (cover dated May 1984), one of the amassed heroes had the distinction of speaking the first line of the series. Who expressed awe by saying "Oh...my...stars"?

From Quiz Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars

Answer: Captain Marvel II

Monica Rambeau, the second person in the Marvel Universe to take the name "Captain Marvel," spoke the line. (Dr. Hank McCoy, the bombastic Beast, often says "Oh, my stars and garters!", but he was not one of the heroes whisked away by the Beyonder, so he wasn't even there...nor was Tigra.)

25. In the first book, "The Witching of Adam Moon (part one)", only one avatar of the Elder manifests itself. Which one?

From Quiz "KISS: Psycho Circus"

Answer: The Demon

The Demon symbolizes vengeance and terror, but also the destruction and purgatory that comes before creation and rebirth. He was just what Adam Moon needed to break away from his abusive father and form his own life.

26. What does the Nazi bring back from the time machine?

From Quiz Cap Lives

Answer: A Dinosaur

Red Skull orders the Nazi to bring something extinct back. The Nazi brings the Red Skull back a baby raptor.

27. What was the real name of the not-so-memorable Yellowjacket II?

From Quiz The Colorful Nature of Marvel Comics

Answer: Rita DeMara

All of the names listed are or have been Avengers at one point in their crime fighting career. Janet Van Dyne, better known as the Wasp was a founding member of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Greer Nelson served aboard the West Coast branch of the Avengers as Tigra. Patsy Walker, aka Hellcat, fought with both the Defenders and Avengers. Rita DeMara, Yellowjacket II, began her young adulthood as a thief. She stole the yellowjacket armor from Doctor Pym (the Original Yellowjacket). After realizing her life of crime was worthless, she turned to the Avengers for rehabilitation. She served as a reserve member of the Avengers until her untimely death at the hands of Iron Man.

28. Emil Blonsky is also known as?

From Quiz Marvel Alter Egos

Answer: The Abomination

Emil Blonsky became the Abomination by the same process which turned Bruce Banner into the Hulk. This happened when Blonsky, unknowingly bombarded himself with an ordinarily fatal dose of gamma radiation.

29. Lets start off with an easy one. Who was Silver Surfer's green little friend (maybe not) who Silver Surfer met in issue 33 when the creature was being chased by armed forces?

From Quiz "Silver Surfer" Comic Book

Answer: Impossible Man

Silver Surfer had the-er--pleasure of meeting Impossible Man in issue 33 of volume 3. Silver Surfer saved his life from the armed forces of Ergonar.

30. Who was the first Marvel hero to encounter the Living Tribunal?

From Quiz Cosmic Powers

Answer: Dr. Strange

To be precise, he encountered it or him in "Strange Tales 157".

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