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From the silver screen to video games, Super Heroes are everywhere you look these days. But how amazing are YOUR powers when it comes to Superhero knowledge? Take this AMAZING 40-question quiz to see how special YOU are.
Who played Batman in the original 1966 TV series?
Jack Lord
Adam West
Considered a true king of camp by many, Adam West portrayed The Caped Crusader on television – as well as in “Batman: The Movie.”
Sean Connery
James Earl Jones
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When “Superman: The Movie” burst onto the silver screen in 1978, who rose to fame playing the iconic title role?
Roger Moore
Christopher Reeve
The Richard Donner-directed “Superman” film all but cemented the image of ruggedly handsome young actor Christopher Reeve as The Man of Steel.
Michael Caine
Gregory Peck
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Which legendary actor played Superman’s biological father, Jor-El, in the 1978 film “Superman: The Movie”?
Al Pacino
Robert DeNiro
Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando is remembered for a slew of iconic roles in his younger days, but true Superman fans recall him as the first Jor-El ever seen on film.
Clint Eastwood
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Which famous comedian was paired with The Man of Steel in the quirky “Superman III”?
Bill Cosby
George Carlin
Richard Pryor
In an odd alliance, Richard Pryor teamed up with Christopher Reeve’s Superman in the 1983 film “Superman III,” playing an awkward computer programmer named Gus Gorman.
Lenny Bruce
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Who directed the wildly popular (and genre-revitalizing) 1989 film “Batman”?
Ridley Scott
Tim Burton
Long known for his Gothic and oddball tastes, Tim Burton kicked his career into the next gear when he helmed “Batman,” which famously cast Jack Nicholson as The Joker.
Stanley Kubrick
Michael Bay
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles all have names taken from famous figures in which country?
Russia
Japan
Italy
The weapon-wielding giant turtles are all named after top figures from the Italian Renaissance period.
England
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The 1994 film “The Crow” starred the son of which famous martial artist in the title role?
Jackie Chan
Bruce Lee
Brandon Lee, the son of martial arts and film legend Bruce Lee, played the dark hero in this cult classic. Tragically, Lee was killed in a freak on-set accident during filming.
Chow Yun Fat
Jet Li
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Which actor has played both Batman and Birdman in separate films?
Val Kilmer
Michael Keaton
After starring as Batman for two films in the late 1980s and early 1990s, versatile film veteran Michael Keaton earned rave reviews for his performance in 2014’s “Birdman.”
Christian Bale
George Clooney
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Which famous American actor (and one-time Superman) had a valuable copy of Action Comics No. 1 stolen from his property?
Jack Nicholson
Jack Black
Nicolas Cage
Avid comic book collector Nicolas Cage had his pricey pages stolen from him in 2000. The book was later recovered in a California storage locker in 2011.
Jason Statham
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The dark anti-hero called Blade is a hybrid or “half-breed,” meaning he is a cross between a human being and what form of monster?
Vampire
Action star Wesley Snipes famously brought the role of half-man, half-vampire Blade to life in the 1998 film of the same name.
Werewolf
Zombie
Mummy
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Hugh Jackman rose to fame playing popular and muscular anti-hero Wolverine, who is part of what Super Mutant Hero collective?
The Fantastic Four
The X-Men
Australian actor Jackman portrayed a much leaner version of Wolverine than the character shown in the popular X-Men comic books.
The Dynamic Duo
The Goonies
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What is the name of Spider-Man’s alias?
Clark Kent
Prince Valiant
Peter Parker
Famously portrayed on film by Tobey Maguire, Peter Parker is the low-key identity of the young unmasked Spider-Man.
Bruce Wayne
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In 2014, an original copy of Superman’s debut in that first Action Comics edition sold for how much on eBay?
$155,000
$1,275,000
$3,207,852
Amazingly, an original copy of this historic comic book sold for more than $3.2 million during an Aug. 24, 2014 online auction.
$3,800,000
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Which scandal-plagued actor saw his career dramatically reborn due to the success of the “Iron Man” film franchise?
Mickey Rourke
Robert Downey, Jr.
In addition to portraying millionaire playboy inventor Tony Stark, Robert Downey, Jr. has made his own mint as a co-producer of the wildly successful “Iron Man” franchise.
Gary Busey
Hugh Grant
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What is the name of the graphic novel series that took Batman to a new direction – both on the page and on the screen?
The Winged Vigilante
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight series offers a much grittier, grimmer portrayal of Batman, Bruce Wayne, and the city of Gotham than older iterations of Batman.
Gotham Is Burning
The Black Bat
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Which now-deceased actor won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his disturbing and unhinged film portrayal of Batman nemesis The Joker?
Heath Ledger
Playing opposite Christian Bale’s Batman in the 2008 film “The Dark Knight,” Australian-born Heath Ledger captivated and terrorized audiences as a truly psychotic Joker.
Chris Penn
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Paul Walker
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What is the name of the giant, muscular, rampaging green Super Hero?
The Thing
The Tick
The Hulk
The alter ego of U.S. Defense Department scientist Dr. Bruce Banner, The Hulk is known for his immense strength and intense anger.
The Mountain
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Which of these Super Heroes is NOT a member of The Justice League of America?
Wonder Woman
Green Lantern
Aquaman
Thor
The Justice League of America was created by DC Comics, and comprised of Green Lantern, Hawkman, Atom, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Superman, and Batman.
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What was the name of the first-ever African-American Super Hero?
Blankman
The Brown Hornet
Black Lightning
Black Panther
Black Panther was the first official African-American Super Hero. Created by comic book legends Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Black Panther first appeared in Fantastic Four # 52 in July of 1966.
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What year did The Amazing Spider-Man make his comic book debut?
1956
1959
1962
The Amazing Spider-Man first swung into the public eye on the pages of Amazing Fantasy # 15, back in 1962.
1971
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What is the name of Superman’s arch-rival and evil nemesis?
David Banner
Lex Luthor
Superman’s arch-rival, the brilliant and twisted Lex Luthor, evolved from a mad scientist into a corrupt businessman during the 1980s comic adventures.
Dr. Doom
Lex Lugor
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The 2008 Batman film “The Dark Knight” earned Heath Ledger an Oscar, and also grossed an enormous worldwide box office of over how much?
$757 million
$858 million
$1.002 billion
After grossing an astonishing $1,001,921,825 in worldwide box office receipts, “The Dark Knight” ranks among the 15 highest-grossing films of all time.
$1.217 billion
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What substance is the only thing that can defeat Superman?
Boron
Kryptonite
Described as the ore form of a radioactive element from Superman’s home planet of Krypton, Kryptonite has seriously adverse effects on Superman.
K-Y7
Luddite
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What is the name of the older, wheelchair-bound leader of The X-Men?
Dr. Octagon
Professor Griff
Professor X
Professor Charles Xavier
Professor Charles Xavier oversaw the development and protection of The X-Men, who were described as teenagers who developed mutant powers during puberty.
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Which Super Hero was NOT created by comic book legend Stan Lee?
Iron Man
Spider-Man
Batman
Stan Lee is known as The Godfather of Super Heroes to many fans. Still going strong at age 93, Lee currently serves as the Chairman & Chief Creative Officer of Beverly Hills-based POW! Entertainment.
The X-Men
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In what year did Superman make his debut in the pages of American comic books?
1908
1929
1938
Superman debuted in June of 1938, in the pages of Action Comics. Writer Jerry Siegel and illustrator Joe Shuster are co-credited with creating Superman.
1942
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The top two Super Hero publishers and creators throughout American history are DC and which other studio?
RCA
Marvel
Marvel Comics was founded in 1939, as Timely Comics. Today, Marvel Worldwide Inc. is owned by The Walt Disney Company. Marvel properties and characters include Spider-Man, Iron Man, The Hulk, Wolverine, Thor, Captain America, Ant-Man, and The X-Men.
Def Jam
NFL
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In what year did the “first true superhero movie” hit American movie theaters?
1927
1941
The first credited “Superhero” movie debuted in American theaters in 1941, in the form of a 12-chapter serial from Republic Pictures called “Adventures of Captain Marvel.”
1954
1975
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What was the name of the Super Villain in "The Adventures of Captain Marvel," one of the first Superhero movies?
Dr. Russia
The Scorpion
In “Adventures of Captain Marvel,” Billy Batson battles a Big Baddie known as The Scorpion.
Magneto
Mr. Killjoy
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Which actress played the powerful caped Super Heroine in the popular 1970s TV series “Wonder Woman”?
Angie Dickinson
Jane Fonda
Ursula Andress
Lynda Carter
From 1975 through 1979, the beautiful, buxom Lynda Carter played the curvy, caped Wonder Woman on ABC – much to the delight of men around America.
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Wonder Woman’s origin story holds that she was a warrior princess from which ancient race?
The Spartans
The Trojans
The Amazons
Originally a warrior princess of the Amazons, Wonder Woman was known as Princess Diana of Themyscira in her homeland.
The Mummers
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What is the name of Batman’s sidekick, who is often referred to as The Boy Wonder?
Robert
Robin
Originally created by DC Comics to serve as a junior counterpart to Batman, Robin teamed with his mentor to form The Dynamic Duo – also known as The Caped Crusader.
Sparrow
MerMan
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What did the Green Lantern’s alter ego, Alan Scott, do for a living?
Coal miner
Railroad engineer
When Alan Scott came across a magic lantern after a railway crash, he was guided to craft a magic ring which gave him a wide range of Super Powers.
Fireman
Police officer
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Spider-Man’s alter ego, Peter Parker, spent much of his downtime pursuing a beautiful girl. What was her name?
Jane Doe
Mary Jane
Officially Mary Jane Watson, and often abbreviated as M.J., Mary Jane was the love of Peter Parker’s life.
Jenny Lee
A.J.
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What was the name of the Batcave in the original 15-chapter “Batman” serial?
The Bat’s Cave
Batman’s super secret, super cool hideaway only underwent a slight name modification from its original film title: The Bat’s Cave.
The Bat Spot
The Dark Hole
The Hideaway
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Aquaman was a founding member of which Super Hero collective?
The Collective
The Super Friends
Justice League of America
Also known simply as The Justice League, The Justice League of America originally consisted of Aquaman, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, and The Martian Manhunter.
Super Best Friends
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Which Super Hero was NOT a member of The Fantastic Four?
The Thing
Human Torch
Invisible Woman
Ant-Man
The Fantastic Four is historic, standing as the first Super Hero team title produced by Marvel Comics. The Fantastic Four was made up of The Thing, Human Torch, Invisible Woman, and Mister Fantastic.
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What is The Thing’s famous battle cry?
“It’s business time!”
“It’s clobberin’ time!”
The Thing was known to loudly proclaim “It’s clobberin’ time!” just before heading into battle. His speech patterns were loosely based on actor and singer Jimmy Durante.
“Hey you guys!”
“Back that thing up!”
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After his 1938 comic book appearance, what year did Superman find his way to the silver screen?
1942
1945
1948
Superman got his own multi-chapter film saga in 1948, with an actor named Kirk Alyn starring as The Man of Steel.
1950
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