Part 2 — Answer key

Compare your answers after you have finished Part 1.

1. In a basic round of comic book trivia, you ask where Superman was born. What is the correct answer?
   Krypton
2. In many classic Spider-Man stories, Peter Parker works as a photographer for the Daily Bugle.
   True
3. You are putting together a comic book quiz round about superhero debuts. Which company first published Spider-Man?
   Marvel Comics
4. You want an easy comic trivia question about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Their names are based on what kind of historical figures?
   Italian Renaissance artists
5. The original members of Marvel's Fantastic Four were Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and Spider-Man.
   False
6. You want a quick character catchphrase question. Which hero is famous for shouting "It's clobberin' time!" before charging into battle?
   The Thing
7. In most continuities, Wonder Woman's hidden homeland is called Atlantis and is populated primarily by Amazons.
   False
8. You want a question about secret identities in your comic book quiz. What is the real name of Marvel's Black Widow in most mainstream continuities?
   Natasha Romanoff
9. In most continuities, Batman's parents are killed during a robbery shortly after leaving a theater, which becomes a defining trauma for Bruce Wayne.
   True
10. At a comic book quiz night, a player describes a storyline where a villain gathers cosmic gems to wipe out half of all life with a single snap. Which classic arc are they talking about?
    The Infinity Gauntlet
11. In Marvel Comics, Wakanda is depicted as a poor, rural nation that lacks advanced technology and relies mostly on outside help.
    False
12. You are sorting old comics and find the issue that introduced Black Panther to Marvel readers. He first appeared as a guest star in which team's title?
    Fantastic Four
13. During a modern Batman round in your comic book quiz, you describe a story where a brutal vigilante called the Red Hood appears and several former Robins are pulled into the mystery. Which storyline fits this clue best?
    Under the Red Hood
14. Select all that apply. You are writing a question about core Justice League members from classic lineups. Which of these characters are typically part of the Justice League?
    Wonder Woman; Superman; Green Lantern
15. In Marvel's "Civil War" storyline, a catastrophic incident in Stamford involving young heroes leads to the creation of the Superhuman Registration Act, which splits the superhero community.
    True
16. In a comics trivia round on iconic villains, you ask which X-Men adversary controls metal and frequently shifts between being an enemy and uneasy ally of Professor X. Who fits this description?
    Magneto
17. You are designing a 'British Invasion' category about writers who reshaped superhero comics. Which limited series by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons helped redefine adult superhero storytelling at DC?
    Watchmen
18. Arrange these key events from Captain America's story in chronological order as they occur in the classic comics continuity.
    Correct order: Steve Rogers volunteers for the super-soldier experiment → Captain America fights in World War II alongside the Invaders → Captain America is lost in the Arctic after a plane crash → The Avengers discover and revive Captain America in the modern era
19. You are planning a category about influential Batman comics that reshaped the character for older readers. Which Frank Miller story focuses on an aging Bruce Wayne returning from retirement to fight crime again?
    The Dark Knight Returns
20. Select all that apply. You are preparing a "crossovers" round featuring stories that combine different publishers or franchises. Which of these titles are true inter-company or inter-franchise comic crossovers?
    Archie Meets The Punisher; JLA/Avengers; Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
21. For a deep-cut Golden Age question in your comic quiz, you ask which company originally published the superhero who would later be known as Shazam. Which publisher first introduced this character as Captain Marvel?
    Fawcett Comics
22. For a challenging history question, you ask about characters acquired from smaller publishers. Which of these heroes was originally created for Charlton Comics before DC bought the rights and later used him as inspiration for Rorschach in Watchmen?
    The Question