Assorted Comic Book Characters - 1 Quiz

Answer: Jon

'Garfield' is a comic series featuring a cat Garfield and its owner Jon Arbuckle. The series was created by Jim Davis in 19 June 1978 and published by United Features Syndicate. It is one of the most widely syndicated comic strips and is featured in the Guinness Book of World Records. Odie is the dog in Jon's house, Mrs. Feeny is the neighbour whom Garfield likes to irritate and Pooky is a stuffed bear, a favourite of Garfield.

Answer: Snowy

Beau Peep is a French legionary in Africa. This comic series was created by Roger Kettle and Andrew Christine and first published in 2 November 1978 in the British paper 'Daily Star'. Beau has joined the legion to escape from his girlfriend, the ugly Doris. Dennis is his stupid pal, Egon is the unhygienic chef and The Nomad is a popular egoistic character who tries to defeat Beau, but fails. Snowy is a character (dog) from the "Tintin" series.

Answer: Lucky Eddie

'Hagar the Horrible' is a comic strip created by Dik Browne in 4 February 1973 and was syndicated by King Features. It features the adventures of a Viking warrior Hagar. His right hand man is Lucky Eddie, his wife is Helga, son Hamlet, daughter Honi and his dog is Snert. Dr. Zook is the local doctor.

Answer: Miller

'Moose Miller' is a comic series created by Bob Weber and first published by King Features Syndicate in 1965. The series features the lazy, jobless, pizza-loving Moose and his life. Moose loves his wife Molly and for her sake goes for many a job interview, but never manages to get a permanent job.

Answer: Beasley

The 'Blondie' series was created by Murat Young on 8 September 1930 syndicated by King Features Syndicate. It is one of the oldest and most popular comic series. After his death, his son Dean Young continued the series working with other artists. Blondie's husband is the popular character Dagwood Bumstead, who is always running late for work and collides with the hapless postman Mr. Beasley. Dithers is the name of Bumstead's boss, Alexander and Cookie are the children of Bumstead and Blondie and Herb is Bumstead's pal and neighbour.

Answer: Bill Watterson

'Calvin and Hobbes' is a comic series created by Bill Watterson and first published by Universal Press Syndicate on 18 November 1985. The series features a kid named Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes, who appears to be alive only in Calvin's presence. The extremely popular series was brought to an end by its creator in 1995.

Answer: The Ghost who walks

'The Phantom' is a popular comic character created by Lee Falk and first published by Kings Features Syndicate on 17 February 1936. The Phantom is a resident of an African jungle and fights crime and wears a purple costume. The Phantom is known as the 'Ghost who walks' and when he goes to the city he takes the name of Mr. Walker. Over the years, the Phantom tradition has been passed over from one generation to another and jungle folk believe that the phantom cannot die.

Answer: Segar

Popeye the sailor man is a comic character created by Elzie Segar and first published by King Features on 17 January 1929. Popeye lives with his pop, granny and his adopted kid Sweepea. His girlfriend is Olive Oyl and his arch enemies are the Old Hag and Brutus/Bluto. Following Segar's death in 1938, the series was continued by Bud Sagendorf.

Answer: Andrews

The 'Archie' comic series was created by Bob Montana and made its first appearance in Pep Comics Issue number 22 published in December 1941 and features the capers of Archie Andrews and his pals in Riverdale. Jughead Jones is his best friend as is Betty Cooper, who is in love with Archie. Reggie Mantle is his friend cum foe.

Answer: Xanadu

'Mandrake the Magician' is a comic series created by Lee Falk and first published by Kings Features Syndicate on 11 June 1934. Mandrake is a magician who lives in a palatial high-security house called Xanadu. Lothar is Mandrake's best friend. Cockaigne is a country whose princess Narda married Mandrake. The Clay Camel is a master of disguise and an arch enemy of Mandrake.