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Quiz about Comic Book Superheroes of the 1970s
Quiz about Comic Book Superheroes of the 1970s

Comic Book Superheroes of the 1970s Quiz


I loved reading the comics of the 1970s as a child. Here are some questions about some of my personal favorites. Hope you enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by skevino. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
skevino
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
377,549
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
415
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Here are some facts about this famous superhero: Gamma radiation, very big, bad temper and his alias was Bruce Banner. He has had numerous television shows and movies featuring his character. Glen Talbot was a constant military nemesis of his. What is the name of this superhero? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Debuting in June of 1972, this character was one of the first ever African-American superheroes. The stories often took place in the grimy, crime-ridden sections of New York City. He was wrongly imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. While in prison, he was recruited for an experiment which resulted in his having superhuman strength. Do you know the name of this superhero? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In "Fantastic Four" #112 we see this guy square off and go toe-to-toe with the Hulk. Known for saying "It's clobberin' time!", he did have a hard time fitting into society after his transformation from a normal human being into what he became. He was part of a famous superhero team. What is the name of this super strong superhero? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This superhero was in a romantic relationship at one time with Gwen Stacy. Some of his better known enemies were Doctor Octopus, the Green Goblin, Sandman and Mysterio. His alter ego (at least in the beginning) was a bookworm. His first appearance was in "Amazing Fantasy" #15. What is his name? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. He made his first appearance in 1978. Created by Gerry Conway and Al Milgrom, he went through a number of incarnations and reinventions. He was sometimes called the Nuclear Man. He was briefly a member of Justice League of America. Can you name this superhero? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Originally introduced in "Captain America" #117 in 1969, this superhero is considered to be the first mainstream African-American superhero. His ability to fly was made possible by his mechanical wings. His alter-ego/alias was Sam Wilson. Can you name him? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This female superhero made her debut in "Marvel Spotlight" in 1977. Like many comic book characters she has undergone several changes but the original hidden identity of this character went by the name of Jessica Drew. Can you name this superheroine? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This superhero is of Canadian descent and is a part of a very famous SuperHero Team. He made his first appearance in "The Incredible Hulk" in 1974. He had his own solo comic line for four issues in 1982. He has appeared in numerous big screen movies as well. Can you name this famous superhero of the big screen? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Known as the man without fear, this superhero has an alter ego named Matt Murdock. He is an attorney who fights crime in his own way. He is heartbroken when his ex-girlfriend Elektra is killed. Kingpin was one of his enemies. Most of his senses are given an extra boost after a radioactive accident early in his life. What is his name? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This superhero is more of an anti-hero to many. He made his first appearance in "The Amazing Spider-Man" #129 in 1974. In addition, to Spider-Man, this character also crossed paths with Captain America and Nightcrawler. Dolph Lundgren portrayed him on the big screen in 1989. Can you name this anti-hero? Hint



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1. Here are some facts about this famous superhero: Gamma radiation, very big, bad temper and his alias was Bruce Banner. He has had numerous television shows and movies featuring his character. Glen Talbot was a constant military nemesis of his. What is the name of this superhero?

Answer: The Hulk

Bruce Banner would turn into the Incredible Hulk when he would lose his temper. His green skin was his trademark. Due to his volatile temper he made enemies with villians and superheroes alike. Bill Bixby portrayed David Banner in the television series "The Incredible Hulk".
2. Debuting in June of 1972, this character was one of the first ever African-American superheroes. The stories often took place in the grimy, crime-ridden sections of New York City. He was wrongly imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. While in prison, he was recruited for an experiment which resulted in his having superhuman strength. Do you know the name of this superhero?

Answer: Power Man

Originally created by Archie Goodwin and John Romita, Sr. Luke Cage-Power Man was often paired with another superhero called Iron Fist. He was also featured in some stories involving the Fantastic Four. One of his catchphrases was "Sweet Christmas!". The original birth name of the character in the story was Carl Lucas.
3. In "Fantastic Four" #112 we see this guy square off and go toe-to-toe with the Hulk. Known for saying "It's clobberin' time!", he did have a hard time fitting into society after his transformation from a normal human being into what he became. He was part of a famous superhero team. What is the name of this super strong superhero?

Answer: The Thing

Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby as one of the original members of the Fantastic Four, the Thing had an alias of Ben Grimm. At different times, he faced off against the Hulk, the Black Panther and Doctor Doom among others. He became so popular in the 1980s that he was awarded his own comic book line from 1983-1986.
4. This superhero was in a romantic relationship at one time with Gwen Stacy. Some of his better known enemies were Doctor Octopus, the Green Goblin, Sandman and Mysterio. His alter ego (at least in the beginning) was a bookworm. His first appearance was in "Amazing Fantasy" #15. What is his name?

Answer: Spider-Man

Both Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield have played Spider-Man on the big screen. Nicholas Hammond played the part of Spider-Man in the short-lived television series "The Amazing Spider-Man" in 1977. His alter ego was Peter Parker. Spider-Man remains one of the most famous superheroes of all time.
5. He made his first appearance in 1978. Created by Gerry Conway and Al Milgrom, he went through a number of incarnations and reinventions. He was sometimes called the Nuclear Man. He was briefly a member of Justice League of America. Can you name this superhero?

Answer: Firestorm

In the beginning of the story, Firestorm is a result of a nuclear accident that allowed two people, Ronnie Raymond and Martin Stein, to fuse into one person, the Nuclear Man. His first comic book run was called "The Fury of Firestorm" but only lasted a few months in 1978. He would be brought back in 1982 for a new comic book series entitled "Firestorm, the Nuclear Man".
6. Originally introduced in "Captain America" #117 in 1969, this superhero is considered to be the first mainstream African-American superhero. His ability to fly was made possible by his mechanical wings. His alter-ego/alias was Sam Wilson. Can you name him?

Answer: The Falcon

Created by Stan Lee and Gene Colan, the Falcon was often paired with Captain America in the 1970s. The Falcon has gained new popularity due to the recent success of many Marvel superhero movies. Anthony Mackie plays the part of the Falcon in a number of films including "Captain America: The Winter Solder" and "Ant-Man".
7. This female superhero made her debut in "Marvel Spotlight" in 1977. Like many comic book characters she has undergone several changes but the original hidden identity of this character went by the name of Jessica Drew. Can you name this superheroine?

Answer: Spider-Woman

Created by Stan Lee for Marvel Comics, Spider-Woman would go on to have her own comic book run which lasted for 50 issues. Over the years, she would be brought back several times with a number of different characters taking over the role of Spider-Woman. There was actually another unrelated character with the name of Spider-Woman in 1944.
8. This superhero is of Canadian descent and is a part of a very famous SuperHero Team. He made his first appearance in "The Incredible Hulk" in 1974. He had his own solo comic line for four issues in 1982. He has appeared in numerous big screen movies as well. Can you name this famous superhero of the big screen?

Answer: Wolverine

Hugh Jackman has played the role of Wolverine in several movies including "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" (2009) and "The Wolverine" (2013). Originally created by Len Wein and John Romita, Sr., one of Wolverine's best-known features are his retractable claws, along with his brooding temperament. He goes by the name Logan.
9. Known as the man without fear, this superhero has an alter ego named Matt Murdock. He is an attorney who fights crime in his own way. He is heartbroken when his ex-girlfriend Elektra is killed. Kingpin was one of his enemies. Most of his senses are given an extra boost after a radioactive accident early in his life. What is his name?

Answer: Daredevil

Of course, Matt Murdock was blind. In spite of this, he is somehow enabled to fight the bad guys anyway. The success of the character with Marvel comics received a much needed shot in the arm in the early 1980s as Frank Miller took over. The popularity of the character increased in terms of sales. Ben Affleck played the role of the superhero in "Daredevil" in 2003.
10. This superhero is more of an anti-hero to many. He made his first appearance in "The Amazing Spider-Man" #129 in 1974. In addition, to Spider-Man, this character also crossed paths with Captain America and Nightcrawler. Dolph Lundgren portrayed him on the big screen in 1989. Can you name this anti-hero?

Answer: The Punisher

Thomas Jane took on the role in "The Punisher" in 2004. Throughout his run, the Punisher, a ruthless vigilante, frequently took on the bad guys of organized crime. Unlike many of the typical superheroes of the day, the Punisher had no qualms about killing his enemies.
Source: Author skevino

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