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Comic Book Firsts Trivia Quiz

This is a simple quiz, I will give you the name of a popular comic book character(s) and you pick out which comic book they first appeared in. This is for the first full appearance and not a cameo.

A multiple-choice quiz by hvacboy. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
hvacboy

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
264,565

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what issue did Wolverine first appear? Hint

Alpha Flight #1

Giant Size X-Men #1

The Incredible Hulk #181

Wolverine #1

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what issue did Spider-Man first appear? Hint

Amazing Fantasy #15

Fantastic Four #1

The Amazing Spider-Man #1

Marvel Spotlight #12

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what issue did Iron Man first appear? Hint

Avengers #1

Iron Man #1

Journey Into Mystery #15

Tales of Suspense #39

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what issue did John Constantine first appear? Hint

Hellblazer #1

Weird Science #10

Constantine #1

Saga of the Swamp Thing #37

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what issue did Dr. Strange first appear? Hint

Strange Tales #110

Marvel Premiere #3

Dr. Strange #1

Tales of Suspense #23

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what issue did Lex Luthor first appear? Hint

Superman #10

Legion of Super Villans #1

All-Star Comics #8

Action Comics #23

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what issue did Batman first appear? Hint

The Dark Knight #1

Batman #1

Detective Comics #27

Action Comics #5

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what issue did Sabretooth first appear? Hint

Iron Fist #14

Wolverine #3

Uncanny X-Men #115

Avengers Annual #5

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what issue did Red Tornado first appear? Hint

Justice League of America #64

All Star Comics #58

Justice Society of America #15

Crisis on Infinite Earths #2

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what issue did Nova(Richard Rider)first appear? Hint

Amazing Spider-Man #171

New Warriors #1

Iron Man #127

The Man Called Nova #1

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what issue did Wolverine first appear?

Answer: The Incredible Hulk #181

Wolverine's "official" first appearance was a cameo in "The Incredible Hulk" #180. His first full appearance came with issue #181 valued today at around $1250.

2. In what issue did Spider-Man first appear?

Answer: Amazing Fantasy #15

Spidey's first appearance in "Amazing Fantasy" #15 is worth around $40,000 today.

3. In what issue did Iron Man first appear?

Answer: Tales of Suspense #39

Iron Man's first appearance in "Tales of Suspense" #39 was written by Stan Lee and he appeared in silver or grey armor not the more identifiable red and yellow. The issue is valued at $7,500.

4. In what issue did John Constantine first appear?

Answer: Saga of the Swamp Thing #37

This is an interesting one since some believe that Constantine actually first appeared in "Crisis on Infinite Earths" which came out in the same month. Only DC knows for sure, but "Swamp Thing" #37 is credited with the first appearance of the "blond" haired Constantine who doesn't look a thing like Keaneu Reeves. This issue is worth around $20.

5. In what issue did Dr. Strange first appear?

Answer: Strange Tales #110

The "Sorcerer Supreme" made his debut in "Strange Tales" #110, a comic with a value today of $1,750.

6. In what issue did Lex Luthor first appear?

Answer: Action Comics #23

Superman's greatest nemesis first came on the scene in "Action Comics" #23, a book worth $10,400 today. In his first apperance, Luthor had a head full of hair. He first appeared bald in Superman #10.

7. In what issue did Batman first appear?

Answer: Detective Comics #27

Batman first appeared in "Detective Comics" #27, a highly sought issue which sells for close to $425,000 today.

8. In what issue did Sabretooth first appear?

Answer: Iron Fist #14

Wolverine's greatest enemy first appeared in "Iron Fist" #14. Created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, this villans first look goes for around $150.

9. In what issue did Red Tornado first appear?

Answer: Justice League of America #64

Reddy first started spinning in "Justice League of America" #64 a book worth about $90 today. In that issue Red Tornado joined up with the JSA. Today he is a current member of the JLA.

10. In what issue did Nova(Richard Rider)first appear?

Answer: The Man Called Nova #1

Nova first rocketed onto a comics page in the 1976 comic "The Man Called Nova #1" worth about $10. Since then he has appeared in 4 ongoing solo series, 1 limited series and two versions of the "New Warriors".

Source: Author hvacboy

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