Comic Books of the Past and Present Quiz

Answer: Jack Hannah

The story was released in 1942, soon before Carl Barks left the Studio Disney and went to San Jacinto due to health problems. Donald Duck and his nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie, alongside the parrot Yellow Beak, embark in search for the treasure of famed pirate Henry Morgan, unaware that Black Pete and his two henchmen want the hoard for themselves.

Answer: The Riddle of the Red Hat

The Riddle of the Red Hat was released in 1945. Barks had forgotten he had made the story and only the paychecks reminded him of it. Here I give a summary: Minnie Mouse purchases an odd-looking hat, which Mickey does not like. Minnie feels offended and leaves. Mickey buys a box of chocolates and goes to find her.

He encounters a woman wearing a similar hat and mistakes her for Minnie. She gives him a ring containing a false diamond, which is used to conceal a ruby. Meanwhile, Minnie is abducted by Black Pete, who mistook her for his associate (the associate was the woman who gave Mickey the ring). Mickey discovers what has happened and manages to rescue Minnie and return the ruby to the police.

Answer: Elzie Segar

Popeye initially appeared as a secondary character at the comic strip Thimble Theatre. At his first appearance, in 1929, Popeye was asked by Castor Oyl, brother of Olive Oyl, to transport him to Dice Island. Popeye enjoyed immense popularity by readers and soon the strip was renamed with him as the titular character.

Answer: Peanuts

"Peanuts" debuted in 1950. The series continued until Schulz's death in 2000. The psychoanalytic style of the series has been criticized by some reviewers, but several notable people, such as Umberto Eco, have praised Schulz for his creations.

Answer: Snowy

Snowy has exhibited uncommon intelligence, which has helped Tintin more than once. However, he does not cease to be a dog, which means he has an obsession with digging for bones and chasing cats, for which Tintin is not exactly satisfied.

Answer: Armorica

Armorica roughly corresponds to modern-day Brittany. In 1993, the British newspaper "The Independent" announced that the village of Asterix had been found by archeologists. Alas, it was April First and the article was a spoof, disappointing many readers.

Answer: Franklin Pierce

The abundance of historical figures or parodies of them that Lucky Luke meets proves that the chronology of the series is mucky. Although Morris, the creator of the hero, stated that the stories take place around 1877, there are references to events like the foundation of the Pony Express (1861) and the Klondike Gold Rush (1897-1902), making the series take place at the middle and the second half of the 19th century.

Answer: Haroun El Plassid

The Caliph's name is a pun on the historical Caliph Haroun al Rashid.
Wa'at Alahf (pun on the phrase 'What a Laugh') is Iznogoud's henchman.
Tabary El-Retard is the artist Tabary himself, who makes appearances in several Iznogoud stories.
Finally, Sultan Streetcar is the Caliph's neighbor who is easily offended and has a mighty army under his rule.

Answer: Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster

Both Siegel and Shuster were students in Cleveland, Ohio.
Initially, Siegel and Shuster produced the stories by themselves but, as Shuster's vision began deteriorating, a studio was established where artists like Al Plastino and Kurt Swan worked. In 1943, Siegel was drafted in the United States Army and was largely unable to contribute, leaving the hero to other hands.

Answer: Bruce Wayne

When he was a child, Bruce Wayne witnessed the murder of his parents and he swore revenge on the criminals, prompting him to assume the identity of Batman. In his crusade against crime he is assisted by his butler, Alfred Pennyworth and Robin, his youthful counterpart and helper. He faces a considerable number of criminals, most notably the Joker and Two-Face.