DC Superheroes of Long Ago Trivia Quiz

Superman is the oldest superhero in this quiz, first appearing in 1938 in "Action Comics" #1. Interestingly, the early issues of "Action Comics" featured Superman's story as A storyline but not the only one. Originally from a vaguely alien world, he would later be identified as a native of the doomed planet Krypton.

He would hide his secret identity under the name Clark Kent, reporter for the Daily Planet. At first, his powers were relatively modest-lifting hundreds of pounds rather than thousands of tons and leaping rather than flying.

As the years went on, however, Superman's powers slowly expanded. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created Superman.

Bob Kane and Bill Finger created Batman, who first appeared in 1939 in "Detective Comics" #27. In comparison to Superman, Batman does not possess superhuman powers. By comparison, he has trained his body and mind to fight crime, having been inspired to do so by the murder of his parents by a criminal.

He is known for having a number of his associated in his "BatFamily" and well as a large number of criminal adversaries. Batman's creators were inspired by a number of older characters such as Sherlock Holmes and Zorro.

Jay Garrick was the first character to bear the name the Flash. He was created by Gardner Fox and Larry Lampert and first appeared in "Flash Comics" #1 in 1940. His super speed came about as result of an accident With hard water vapour. His garb was based on the Roman god Mercury, including a winged helmet. Like Batman and Superman, Flash was also a member of the Justice Society of America.

In addition to traveling very quickly, he is also able to vibrate the molecules of his body.

William Mouton Marston created Wonder Woman. She first appeared in "All Star Comics" #8 in 1941. Born on Paradise Island, the home of the Amazons, she adopted the name Diana Prince in the world of man. She has several superhuman abilities including strength, speed, and flight.

She has several objects including an Invisible Plane, Bracelets of Submission, and the Lasso of Truth. Wonder Woman also had a stint as the secretary of the Justice Society of America.

Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created the character of Guardian, who first appeared in "Star-Spangled Comics" #7 in 1942. His secret identity is police officer James Harper. Though a skilled athlete and gymnast, he does not have super powers. He does have armor including a bulletproof shield. He would later be associated with Project Cadmus.

The lesser known superhero Yellowjacket first appeared in "Yellowjacket Comics" #1 in 1994. He wears a yellow and black striped costume. His sole super ability was being able to control yellowjackets. The initial run of the comics was relatively brief, lasting 10 issues.

Charles Voight created Atomic-Man, perhaps the first atom-themed superhero, in 1945. He first appeared in "Headline Comics" #16. He had enhanced strength and flight as well as being able to shoot energy beams. He also has immunity to most forms of radiation.

A. C. Hollingsworth created Bronze Man in 1946. He first appeared in "Blue Beetle" #42. He had a superior level of strength and flight. His superhero name came from the bronze mask he wore as part of his garb. Before fighting crime, he was an Army Air Force pilot.

First appearing in "Flash Comics" #86 in 1947, Black Canary was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. Although a skilled martial artist, the original Black Canary does not have metahuman abilities. It was a later version that could produce the supersonic "canary cry". She was another early super heroine.

The first appeared in 1950 in "Batman" #62. He was created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang. He had skill in swordsmanship and martial arts plus wearing blow-reflecting armor. He can be seen as a mixture of a member of the Knights of the Round Table and Batman.