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Comics and Superheroes

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  • First appearing in 1938, which of these characters is considered the first true 'superhero'? Batman, The Phantom, Superman, or The Hulk?
    Superman
  • As of summer 2025, how many films have been made by Marvel Studios? Choose one: A. 17 B. 28 C. 37 D. 54
    C. 37
  • Name two words or phrases in English that were created by comics. (Comics here includes non-superhero comics, like Popeye the Sailor or Peanuts.)
    Any two of the following: kryptonite, brainiac, keeping up with the Joneses, worrywart, shazam, spidey sense, to hulk out
  • What are Doctor Strange's superpowers? Name two that are possible without his cloak.
    Energy manipulation, astral projection, teleportation, time manipulation (using the Eye of Agamotto), elemental control, and telepathy.
  • What is the name of Bruce Banner's alter-ego?
    The Hulk
  • As of summer 2025, how much money have Marvel movies made? Choose one: A. $ 9.2 billion B. $ 14.6 billion C. $ 23.4 billion D. $ 32.1 billion
    D. $32.1 billion
  • This superhero was created by the psychologist who created the lie-detector test. Name the superhero. Clue: One of this superhero's accessories can be used to make people tell the truth.
    Wonder Woman
  • What are some of the Scarlet Witch's superpowers? Name two.
    Telekinesis, telepathy and teleportation. She can warp reality, exert mind control and manipulate possibilities.
  • Who was Singapore's first TV superhero?
    VR Man (1998).
  • Billy Batson shouted the word 'Shazam!" before he transformed into which superhero?
    Captain Marvel
  • This British author has written highly influential comics/graphic novels such as V for Vendetta, The Watchmen, From Hell, and Batman: the Killing Joke. His work is considered a critique and subversion of the usual superhero. Name him.
    Alan Moore
  • Who is the highest-paid actor in the Marvel movies? Choose one: a. Robert Downey Jr b. Chris Hemsworth c. Scarlett Johannson d. Chris Evans
    A. Robert Downey Jr
  • Bam! Pow! Thwack! Crash! What kind of words are these? Which comic helped to popularize them?
    These words are examples of onomatopoeia. Batman helped popularize them.
  • What was the first name of the company that eventually became Marvel Comics?
    Timely Comics
  • What did the 'D.C." in D.C. Comics originally stand for?
    Detective Comics