Are you a comic book fanatic? Can you name every character who’s held the title of Ant-Man, rattle off the first appearances of the Justice League like your own birthday, and know by heart which creator gave birth to every major character? If so, these comic book trivia questions and answers are for you.
For most of the last ninety years, comic books were an emblem of pop art. They give us forays into the imagination where we can envision new worlds. These stories forge classic myths in the language of the people. In the last twenty or so years, they’ve rocketed to the top of popular culture, forming the basis of the movie, video game, and TV franchises that rake in billions each year.
So, whether you consider yourself a comic book connoisseur or a novice in the genre, you’re sure to know a thing or two about the world of speech bubbles and explosive artwork. Try your hand at the comic book trivia questions and answers to test your knowledge!
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In the ‘G.I. Joe : Rise of Cobra’ film, the actor ‘Ray Park’ portrayed which character?
Commander Hawk
Dr. Mindbender
Snake Eyes
Duke
In the TV show ‘Smallville’, Clark has all the following powers except
Flight
Super Speed
Enhanced Hearing
Heat Vision
The antihero ‘The Punisher’ used to be a former
C.I.A.
Navy Seal
U.S. Marine
Ninja
In 1986, ‘George Lucas’ produced a movie about a comic book hero about a duck trapped on ‘Planet Earth’
Short Circuit
Aliens
Invaders from Mars
Howard the Duck
Who is the child of Scott Summers and Madelyne Prior?
Alex Summers
X-Man
Jubilee
Cable
In what year was Archie from Archie Comics created?
1971
1951
1941
1961
Which Superhero has the famous catch phrase ‘up, up, and away’?
Green Lantern
Batman
The Hulk
Superman
Dick Grayson assumes a new identity after resigning the original ‘Robin’ outfit into
King Snake
Red Robin
Nightwing
Cyborg
What was the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ favorite food?
Spaghetti
Pizza
Hot dogs
Sushi
Who is Peter Parker’s first girlfriend according to the original comics?
Mary Jane Watson
Gwen Stacy
Louis Lane
Felicia Hardy
All the versions of the Thunder God form a group called what?
Kick Asgardians
Demonstaff
Thor Corps
The Avengers
Which Brazilian artist was famous for drawing pornographic comics?
Emilio Garrastazu Medici
Carlos Zefiro
Joaquim Nabuco
Carlos Drummond de Andrade
What word completes the name of this comic? ‘Tank …’
Woman’
Boy’
Girl’
Man’
On ‘The Reign of the Supermen’ series, which hero was the one that looked like ‘Superboy’?
The Last son of Krypton
Man of Steel
Metropolis Kid
Man of Tomorrow
What city is Arkham Asylum located in?
New York
Gotham City
Metropolis
San Diego
Who is the Empress of the Shi’ar Empire?
Starjammer
Deathbird
Lilandra
D’Ken
What is the alter-ego of Eric Wimp?
Batman
Superman
Bananaman
Aquaman
What word completes the name of this comic?’Popeye The …’
Doctor’
Sailorman’
Army Officer’
Footballer’
The Danger Room’ is used by which super hero team
Avengers
JLA
Teen Titans
X-Men
Lex Luthor first appeared in what issue?
Doomed #1′
Action Comics #23′
Bizarro #10′
Trinity #8′
What is Henfil’s character Fradim Baixim known for?
His courage
His dark secrets
His sadistic sense of humor
His love for his homeland
The ‘Green Goblin’ is one of the enemies of which superhero?
Wolverine
Superman
Incredible Hulk
Spiderman
In ‘The Death of Superman’, Superman risked his life to save humanity from which super villain?
Brainiac
Doomsday
Deadshot
Lex Luthor
Who killed Bruce’s parents in 1989’s Batman film?
The Joker
Mr. Freeze
Two-Face
Scarecrow
What was the name of Plastic Man’s wife during his animated TV series during the 80`s?
Penny
Kim
Venus
Chief
In the comic book Cosmogonevo, Khikhus extensively discusses which topic?
Abortion
Murder
Death
Suicide
Which of these artists is credited for the photo realistic style?
Roy Thomas
Neal Adams
Dennis O’Neil
Jim Steranko
In 2005’s Batman Begins, Bruce disappears for 7 years to which continent?
Australia
South America
Asia
Antarctica
The portable Sentinel-creating factory is known as what?
Nimrod
Traskmaster
Bastion
Master Mold
What is Mr. Sinister’s weakness?
Gamma Rays
Fire
Cyclop’s Optic Beam
Gambit’s Kinetic Energy
Which super heroine died in the 1985 crossover ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’?
Supergirl
Hawkgirl
Wonder Girl
Speedy
Which character appeared at the ending of the credits of ‘Iron Man’ in the 2008 film?
Professor X
Eddie Brock
Bruce Banner
Nick Fury
What is the relation of the comic characters Supergirl and Superman?
Mother and son
No relation
Cousins
Siblings
Which of the following is not a member of the Fantastic Four?
Spiderman
Thing
The Human Torch
Mister Fantastic
The home planet of the Guardians is?
Oa
Apokolips
Warworld
Mars
What was the ornament that gave super powers to the ‘Green Lantern’?
Power bracelet
Magic wand
Utility belt
Power ring
Ivan Reis taught comics illustration at the best school in Brazil for what particular discipline?
Fine Arts Institute
Quanta Academia
Escola de Comunicacoes e Artes
Academia Imperial de Belas Artes
What was the name of the personalized automobile of ‘Nightwing’?
Nightowl
Nightcycle
Nightbird
Robinmobile
What character did Rebecca Romijn portray in the X-Men films?
Storm
Mystique
Jean Grey
Rogue
Who was the only salaried mutant team, working for ‘The Pentagon’ in the 90`s?
New Mutants
X-Factor
Hellfire Club
X-Force
The comic character Robin first appeared in which issue?
Showcase #4′
All-American Comics #16′
All Star Comics #8′
Detective Comics #38′
Who is Cyclop’s brother?
Colossus
Havok
Wolverine
Cable
Who is Batman’s sidekick?
Aqua Lad
Nightwing
The Mad Hatter
Robin
Who was the leader of the X-Men under the ‘Age of Apocalypse’ story line?
Jubilee
Rogue
Magneto
Wolverine
The superhero team ‘Alpha Flight’ is originally from where?
USA
Canada
Mexico
England
During the series ‘X-Cutioner`s Song’, which supervillain cured ‘Professor X’ from near death?
Magneto
Apocalypse
Stryfe
Mr. Sinister
What was the name of the demon that make a deal with ‘Spawn’?
Urizen
Malebolgia
Violator
The Shocker
After whom is the Premio Angelo Agostini award named?
Angelo Agostini
Fabio D’Agostino
Arnaldo Angeli Filho
Maria Clara Machado
Which super villains were a big headache for ‘Spiderman’ in the film ‘Spiderman 3’ in 2007?
Sandman, Venom
Elektro, Mysterio
Hobgoblin, Vulture
Dr. Octopus, Green Goblin
Who is the photographer for the Daily Planet?
Perry White
Clark Kent
Lois Lane
Jimmy Olsen
Who is the primary leader of the super heroine group ‘Birds of Prey’?
Oracle
Lady Blackhawk
Black Canary
Huntress
Which element makes ‘Superman’ powerless and could even kill him?
Carbonite
Chronoton
Amazonium
Kryptonite
Approximately when was Wolverine born in
3000 B.C.
1800s
1920s
1970s
Which of the following is not a member of the X-Men?
Angel
Firestar
Spiderman
Iceman
Little Lotta’ first appeared in which comics?
DC Comics
Archie Comics
Image Comics
Harvey Comics
In what year was ‘Asterix’ first published?
1959
1949
1979
1969
Who is Superman’s love interest?
Wonder Woman
Supergirl
Martha Kent
Lois Lane
Comics creator Luiz Eduardo de Oliveira left Brazil because of what?
Economic situation
Civil War
Air Pollution
Military dictatorship
Who killed Superman in the 1992 comic ‘Death of Superman’?
Doomsday
Batman
Lois Lane
Lex Luthor
Mandrake the Magician’s house is named what?
Lothar
Compendium
Xanadu
Armorica
In how many films did Christopher Reeve portray Superman?
6
5
4
3
Which Brazilian comic book artist is known for his good girl illustration work?
Shaolin
Erica Awano
Alvaro Araujo Lourenco do Rio
Carlos Drummond de Andrade
Forge and Storm kindled a romantic relationship in their quest to defeat whom?
The Blob
Juggernaut
Adversary
Magneto
What is the color of ‘The Joker`s’ villain outfit in the comics?
Green
White
Purple
Blue
In 2009, Marvel Entertainment was bought out by which company?
Wal-Mart
Disney
News Corporation
Time Warner
Who plays Clark Kent in the TV Show ‘Smallville’?
Tom Welling
Dean Cain
Edward Norton
Brandon Routh
What type of Brazilian magazine does Calafrio and Mestres do Terror belong?
Comedy comics magazines
Action comics magazines
Horror comics magazines
Thriller comics magazines
Cyber’s arms are made of what?
Plant Matter
Pure Energy
Adamantium
Water or any of its forms
In the first X-Men feature film, Tyler Mane played which villain?
Toad
The Blob
Sabretooth
Magneto
What is the name of the ‘Batman’ primary vehicle?
Batcycle
Batwing
Batcopter
Batmobile
Which of these characters does NOT feature in the ‘Sad Slack’ series?
Sarge
Dr. Bonkus
Rockjaw
Muttsy
Which comic is Gnasher a character from?
The Beano’
Peanuts’
The Dandy’
Flash Gordon’
Who is known as the ‘Master of Magnetism’?
Wolverine
Jean Grey
Magneto
Professor X
The Riddler’s logo is a what?
Question Mark
Paper airplane
Bowler hat
Exclamation Point
The comic series ‘Dick Tracy’ was created by who?
Chester Gould
Dick Locher
Milton Caniff
Alex Raymond
The Silver Surfer saved the Earth from being consumed by who?
Thanos
Galactus
Brainiac
Memphisto
Which of these comic characters was created by Frank Hampson?
Dick Tracy
Tank Girl
Dan Dare
Little Lotta
Who was Colossus’ primary romantic interest?
Rogue
Kitty Pryde
Jean Grey
Mystique
In the series ‘Batman: The Cult’, which villain almost brainwashed ‘The Dark Knight’?
Two Face
The Joker
Scarecrow
Deacon Blackfire
Jean Grey is possessed by which ancient spirit?
Galactus
Mephisto
Pheonix
Lilandra
What style of comic is the Brazilian series Turma da Monica Jovem?
Pin-up
Manga
Charicatures
Abstract
In the TV film, ‘G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra’, what was the weapon that ‘Destro’ created for manipulation of weather?
The Nemesis Enforcer
MASS Device
Pyramid of Darkness
Weather Dominator
The first modern comic book was printed in what year?
1913
1923
1943
1933
Which of the following celebrities had long comic book runs?
Dorothy Lamour
Bob Hope
Bing Crosby
Jane Russell
The super villain ‘Carnage’ was transformed with an alien symbiote while sharing a cell with who
Chameleon
Mysterio
Lizard
Venom
Where is the recent location of the base of ‘The Fantastic Four’ in ‘New York City’?
Four Freedoms Plaza
Baxter Building
Avengers Mansion
Chrysler Building
Which of these superheroes was not a member of the original Avengers?
Iron Man
The Hulk
Ant-Man
Wolverine
Who is X-23 the clone daughter of?
Wolverine
Sabretooth
Spider-man
Professor X
Which of the following comics started in 1938?
Popeye’
Dick Tracy’
Peanuts’
The Beano’
Who was the Scarlett Witch married to?
Vision
Hawkeye
Spider-man
Antman
What is Thor’s hammer named?
Idunn
Asgard
Odinson
Mjolnier
Nightcrawler is the son of whom?
Mystique
Jean Grey
Lady Deathbird
Lilandra
Who is directly below Cyclops in the X-Men chain of command?
Beast
Storm
Gambit
Jean Grey
Who is the leader of the Avengers?
Ironman
Captain America
Antman
Spider-man
Who is X-Men field leader?
Wolverine
Jean Grey
Professor X
Cyclops
In which city are the Batman comics, cartoons and films set?
Metropolis
Haddonfield
Smallville
Gotham
In the ‘Flash Gordon’ series, what is the name of the master villain?
LeChuck
Zork
Bobbin
Ming
What is the name of the Kryptonian house that Superman belongs to?
El
Pi
Luthors
Zod
Which of these is a character from the ‘Little Lotta’ series?
Snowy
Midge
Nermal
Dot
In 2005’s Fantastic Four movie, who is the main villain?
Galactus
Phoenix
Silver Surfer
Dr. Doom
Before becoming a foe to Spiderman, Mysterio was a what?
Defense attorney
Hollywood effects maker
NYPD detective
State congressman
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