"Marvel Handbook Deluxe Edition" XII Quiz

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1. I am a member of the Southwestern Rangers. I share my codename with a 1970s hero. Three of my ancestors were based on my heroic actions. I ride a white horse. Who am I?

Answer: Ghost Rider IV

Real Name: Hamilton Slade. This Ghost Rider, as well as the other three western Ghost Riders, can also be called Phantom Rider or Night Rider. He wears white and his horse is white, also. This Night Rider first appeared in "Hulk" #265 (1981).

2. I am the leader of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard. I once fought the X-Men, but now I am a valuable ally. I can lift the Baxter Building in a single bound. Who am I?

Answer: Gladiator II

Real Name: Kallark. This Gladiator was based on the Legion of Superheroes' Superboy/Mon-El. There was another Gladiator in the Marvel Universe who fought Daredevil. His name was Melvin Potter. The Shi'ar Gladiator first appeared in "The All-New, All-Different X-Men" #107 (1977).

3. I am an ally to the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. My husband and I work as stage magicians. I helped the Vision and the Scarlet Witch fight the revolting mutant known as Toad. Who am I?

Answer: Glamor

Real Name: Glynis Zarkov. Glamor's husband is fellow magician Illusion. Her powers are merely based on the Vision's powers. This magicienne first appeared in "Vision and Scarlet Witch Limited Series" #4 (1986).

4. I travel around with the aid of a rainbow. I have golden skin. I usuallly work alongside the Shaper of the Worlds. Who am I?

Answer: Glorian

Real Name: Thomas Gideon. Glorian may have survived a plane crash, but he parents did not. He was the son of billionaire Gregory Gideon, an old Fantastic Four foe. He can grant wishes to any Marvel hero. As Thomas Gideon, he first appeared in "Fantastic Four" #34 (1965). As Glorian, he first appeared in "Hulk" #191 (1975).

5. We are many in the Marvel Universe. We are considered celestials and deities among our worshippers. We can be divided in many categories. Who are we?

Answer: Gods

Among the gods in the Marvel Universe are Thor, Odin, Hercules, and Zeus. The gods of the Marvel Universe can be either Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, Slavic, and Eternal. The first appearance of a god in the Marvel Universe is "Journey into Mystery" #83 (1962).

6. I used to be called a Power Man and a Smuggler, but both names dropped. I can grow taller than Hank Pym. I work alongside a Swordsman and Baron Zemo's Masters of Evil. Who am I?

Answer: Goliath III

Real Name: Erik Josten. This Goliath used to be Power Man in the 1960s and Smuggler in the early 1980s. He joined many teams, most notably the second Baron Zemo's Masters of Evil. He was also a member of the Grim Reaper's Lethal Legions, as well as Swordsman's partner. Goliath first appeared as Power Man in "Avengers" #21 (1965).

He became the Smuggler in "Spectacular Spider-Man" #49 (1980) and Goliath III in "Iron Man Annual" #7 (1984).

7. I am a member of the Inhuman Royal Family. Don't let my looks fool you. Just because I look scary, doesn't mean I can be a monster. I am one of the Fantastic Four's strongest allies. Who am I?

Answer: Gorgon

Gorgon serves as the royal administrator to Black Bolt and his wife Medusa. He was also the second Inhuman to be encountered by the Fantastic Four after Reed and Sue got married. Gorgon first appeared in "Fantastic Four" #44 (1965).

8. I am an Elder of the Universe. My obsession is playing games. At one point of my career, I challenged Death in a "Contest of Champions" and won. Who am I?

Answer: Grandmaster

Real Name: En Dwi Gast. His greatest features are blue skin and a yellow outfit. Among the Grandmaster's pawns are Blitzkrieg, Captain America, Captain Britain, Daredevil, Darkstar, Defensor, Peregrine, Sasquatch, She-Hulk, Talisman, Thing, and Wolverine. The Grandmaster first appeared in "Avengers" #69 (1969).

9. We are female wrestlers for hire. At first, we started out with four, but we gained many members after we entered ourselves in the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation. Our greatest enemies are Thing and Quasar. Who are we?

Answer: Grapplers

The founding members of the Roxxon-sponsored Grapplers are Titania, Letha, Poundcakes, and Screaming Mimi, all of which were prominent villains to many Marvel heroes. The new members are "Aunty Freeze" Fraley, Battleaxe, Butterball, Cowgirl, Gladiatrix, Magilla, Sushi, and Vavavoom. Together, they fought the Thing and the other members of the male Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation.

The Grapplers first appeared in "Marvel Two-in-One" #54 (1979). The new members first appeared in "Thing" #33 (1986).

10. I am one of the Avengers' greatest enemies. I hail from Canada. I once took over a research factory using particles named after me. I fought the West Coast Avengers on their first mission. Who am I?

Answer: Graviton

Real Name: Franklin Hall. Graviton first fought the Avengers when Wonder Man joined the team, after the latter assisted the team on many missions. Graviton was defeated by Thor, but later attacked the Avengers in Los Angeles. He is one of a few criminals that has never joined a group. Graviton first appeared in "Avengers" #158 (1977).

11. I am the son of a Russian general. My team of choice is the heroic Soviet Super-Soldiers. I can be seen as a small man with no hair and a big brain. Who am I?

Answer: Gremlin II

The Gremlin is the son of the deceased Gargoyle, who was the first villain the Hulk ever faced. Before joining the Soviet Super-Soldiers, he fought the Hulk to a standstill in Russia. He later became the second Titanium Man and died in battle with Iron Man. Gremlin first appeared in "Hulk" #187 (1975).

12. I am a villain to many Marvel superheroes. I hail from France. My favorite color is also my codename. I am a member of the second Baron Zemo's Masters of Evil. Who am I?

Answer: Grey Gargoyle

Real Name: Paul Pierre Duval. Some of the heroes Grey Gargoyle fought are Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, Falcon, Nick Fury, and several Avengers. He was a key player in 1986's "Avengers: Under Attack" storyline as one of Zemo's Masters of Evil. He was also an associate of AIM. Grey Gargoyle first appeared in "Journey into Mystery" #107 (1964).

13. We are from the 31st Century and hail from other planets. We helped the Avengers kill Korvac in 1978. We are also good allies with the Thing and the Defenders. Who are we?

Answer: Guardians of the Galaxy

The members of the Guardians of the Galaxy are Charlie-27, Martinex, Nikki, Starhawk, Vance Astro, and Yondu. Their main enemies include the Badoon, Korvac, and Henry Peter Gyrich. The team first appeared in "Marvel Super Heroes" #18 (1969).

14. I am an ally of Iron Man. My brother Kevin, who shared the same alias as I do, was killed in an explosion. To avenge my brother's death, I donned his alias. Who am I?

Answer: Guardsman II

Real Name: Michael O'Brien. After Kevin's death, Michael became the Guardsman and helped Iron Man in many battles. He later formed the Vault, a prison for many criminals and retired as Guardsman, so that others can portray the Guardsman for the prison. This Guardsman first appeared in "Iron Man" #97 (1977).

15. I am one of Spider-Woman's deadliest villains. I hail from Romania and am a descendant of gypsies. My costume is modeled after a butterfly. Who am I?

Answer: Gypsy Moth

Real Name: Sybil Dvorak. Gypsy Moth was once married to an American actor, until he died. She later became a member of various west coast villain teams. Gypsy Moth first appeared in "Spider-Woman" #10 (1979).

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This is a good quiz for many Marvel fans. Many of these characters may be familiar to hardcore Marvel readers. All of these characters come from the pages of April 1986's "The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition" #5.

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