"Challenge of the Super Friends": The Credits Quiz

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"Challenge of the Super Friends" was one of two segments produced by Hanna-Barbera and aired during the 1978-1979 television season. (The other was similar to "The All-New Super Friends Hour"-- think the Wonder Twins.) You may have been able to get some of the questions right if you knew who the traditional foes of the heroes were.

The Hal Jordan version of Green Lantern was developed in 1959 by John Broome and Gil Kane. This version of Green Lantern was a test pilot (referenced in one episode) The power ring possessed by this Green Lantern was ineffective against the color yellow. He was voiced by Michael Rye (1918-2012).

Hawkman was created by Gardiner Fox and Dennis Neville. The viewer of "Challenge" was never given any sense that Hawkman had a secret identity. The character of Hawkwoman (voiced by Shannon Farnon) did appear in several "Super Friends" episodes but none of the challenge episodes. He. was voiced by actor Jack Angel (1930-2021)..

Batman was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. The Hanna-Barbera version of Batman actually appeared in some episodes of "The Scooby Doo Movies". This version of Batman was actually--for lack of a better word--less grumpy than many depictions of Batman in other series and the comics. This mellow Batman did match better with genial versions of many of the "Super Friends" heroes.. He was voiced by actor Olan Soule (1909-1994).

Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster. The relatively even-keeled portrayal of Superman in "Super Friends" series actually was somewhat close to how Superman is more often portrayed. He was voiced by actor Danny Dark (1936-2004).

The Barry Allen version of the Flash was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. The character had also appeared in the previous "Super Friends" seasons (1973 and 1977). He would most often go against Captain Cold but occasionally bested other villains. He was voiced by actor Jack Angel.

Apache Chief was created by Hanna-Barbera in an attempt to bring more cultural/ethnic diversity to the Super Friends. He first appeared in the 1977 season of "Super Friends". Both he and Giganta had the ability to grow to fifty feet in height. On at least one episode, Apache Chief showed the ability to grow much larger in size by repeating the phrase "inuk chuk" multiple times.
He was voice by actor Michael Rye.

Samurai (or Toshiro Ito) was created by Alex Toth for Hanna-Barbera. His powers included the ability to manipulate wind and invisibility. Interestingly, though Apache Chief wand Samurai were meant to increase cultural diversity, both characters were voiced by Caucasian actors. He was voice by actor Jack Angel.

Black Vulcan was created by Hanna-Barbera. Although DC comics had recently introduced an African American super hero (Black Lightning) who could manipulate electricity, a dispute between DC and Tony Isabella (the character's creator), necessitating a substitute character. He was voiced by actor Buster Jones (1943-2014), who was African American.

Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston in 1941. Wonder Woman appeared in all "Super Friends" seasons. This version featured the Invisible Jet, the magic lasso, bulletproof bracelets and numerous references to the Amazons. She was voiced by actor Shannon Farnon (born 1941).

Aquaman was created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger in 1941. This version of Aquaman heavily emphasized the ability to telepathically with sea creatures of various sorts. He has shown the ability to both breathe and survive on water and on land. This Aquaman has shown superhuman strength. He was voiced by actor Bill Callaway (born 1940).

Robin was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger in 1940. Various incarnations often portrayed Batman and Robin as equivalent to one superhero. For instance, a segment which would feature two Super Friends might feature Superman AND Batman and Robin. He was voiced by actor ad DJ Casey Kasem (1932-2014).