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This quiz is for the ultimate "Batman" fan. If you think you know all there is to know about the character and his history, this is the quiz for you.

A multiple-choice quiz by mst3kevin. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mst3kevin

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
241,433

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1586

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (4/10), Guest 144 (3/10), Guest 73 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is responsible for creating Batman's look in his first comic appearance? Hint

Bill Finger

Alex Ross

Bob Kane

Bill Kane

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following did NOT directly inspire the creation of "Batman"? Hint

Leonardo Da Vinci

Jimmie Dale

Dick Tracy

John Byrne

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which comic book was the first appearance of Robin? Hint

Cerkus Stories #15

Batman # 1

Detective Comics # 38

Batman #22

4. Who is the last character to be introduced to the reader in "Detective Comics" #27 first story, "The Case of the Chemical Syndicate"? (The answer should be the last name to appear as you read.) Hint

Alfred

Comminshoner Gordon

Batman

Bruce Wayne

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the first line of Long Halloween? Hint

I believe in Harvy Dent

I believe in Bruce Wane

I believe in Gotham City.

I believe in Commissioner Gordon

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was on the cover of the first issue of the 13 "The Long Halloween" books? Hint

A calendar page of October 31

A pumpkin and a black cat

All of the characters to be fettered in the story

Kids trick or treating

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Question 7 of 10

7. Did Bob Kane name our hero Bruce Wayne?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the original Matches Malone? Hint

Matches Malone was the original

Stephany Brown

Bruce Wayne

Alex P Keyton

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who are Bruce Wayne's parents? Hint

Thomas and Sara Wayne

Alex and Lynne Wayne

Timmy and Martha Wayne

Thomas and Martha Wayne

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who never donned the "Robin" costume? Hint

Cassandra Cain

Stephanie Brown

Jason Todd

Tim Drake

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is responsible for creating Batman's look in his first comic appearance?

Answer: Bill Finger

Bill Finger offered such suggestions as giving the character a cowl instead of a simple domino mask, wearing a cape instead of wings, wearing gloves, and removing the red sections from the original costume.

2. Which of the following did NOT directly inspire the creation of "Batman"?

Answer: John Byrne

Inspirations for "Batman's" personality, character history, visual design and equipment include movies such as Douglas Fairbanks, 'The Mark of Zorro, The Bat, and Dracula; characters such as The Shadow, The Phantom, Sherlock Holmes, Dick Tracy, Jimmie Dale, The Green Hornet, Spring Heeled Jack; and Leonardo Da Vinci's drawings of a flying machine.

3. In which comic book was the first appearance of Robin?

Answer: Detective Comics # 38

About a year after "Batman's" debut, "Batman" creators Bob Kane and Bill Finger, along with inker/later ghost artist Jerry Robinson, introduced Robin the Boy Wonder in 'Detective Comics' #38 (1940).

Answer: Batman

The opening text includes both Bruce Wayne and Commissioner Gordon, then there dialogue is discussing "The Batman." Alfred is not in the story at all.

5. What is the first line of Long Halloween?

Answer: I believe in Gotham City.

This quote is one of many "Godfather" references throughout The Long Halloween. The first line in the film, "The Godfather" was, "I believe in America."

6. What was on the cover of the first issue of the 13 "The Long Halloween" books?

Answer: A pumpkin and a black cat

A pumpkin and a black cat are on the cover of the first issue in magazine form. "The Long Halloween" was printed in 13 separate issues before it was sold as one book.

7. Did Bob Kane name our hero Bruce Wayne?

Answer: No

Bill Finger came up with the name "Bruce Wayne" for the character's secret identity. In Jim Steranko's "History of the Comics, vol. 1", Bill Finger reveals, "Bruce Wayne's first name came from "Robert Bruce, the Scottish patriot." Wayne, being a playboy, was a man of gentry. I searched for a name that would suggest colonialism. I tried Adams, Hancock...then I thought of Mad Anthony Wayne."

8. Who was the original Matches Malone?

Answer: Matches Malone was the original

Matches Malone was a real person. Contrary to popular belief he is not an alias made up by Bruce Wayne. He died in the same issue he debuted in and Batman took his identity after that.

9. Who are Bruce Wayne's parents?

Answer: Thomas and Martha Wayne

Yes, his parents were Thomas and Martha.

10. Who never donned the "Robin" costume?

Answer: Cassandra Cain

Cassandra Cain was Batgirl. Everyone else on this list has worn the "Robin" costume.

Source: Author mst3kevin

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