Female Characters in Comic Books Quiz

Answer: Wanda

Wanda and Pietro Maximoff are the children of Erik Lehnsherr, Magneto. The pair also have a half sister named Polaris. Wanda is married to Vision and has two children with him, Thomas and William. Wanda was a member of the "Brotherhood of Evil Mutants" along with her father.

She would later on trade sides and become a member of "The Avengers". Wanda is able to cast hexes, that only work at a short range and don't last if she breaks eye contact. The Scarlet Witch was always one of my favorites, she was also a member of the "West Coast Avengers" which is one of my favorite comics. Wanda Maximoff was first introduced in 1964.

Answer: Destiny

In the beginning, the relationship between the two women only existed through innuendos. They never actually came out and declared their relationship. The Comic Code Authority would not allow a character to be depicted as bi or homosexual. The two women first met in the early 1900's.

They raised Rogue as their daughter together. Irene Adler was a mutant that could tell the future. Mystique is also known as Raven Darkholme. Both women were members of the "Brotherhood of Evil Mutants". Mystique has many abilities, but her shape shifting in the one she is most known for. Mystique first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1978 and Destiny first appeared in 1981.

It was finally recognized years later that the women were a couple.

Answer: Greer Grant Carson

These are some of the names that Greer went by before becoming Tigra. Greer first appearance came as "The Cat" in 1972. She has tiger stripes all over her body. She is extremely strong and fast. Greer alias changed to Tigra in 1975 and she was a member of "The Avengers" and "The West Coast Avengers" for many years.

She was always one of my favorite characters, I always founds myself attracted to her strong attitude and her beauty. She was an extremely tough woman and would not back down from any challenge.

Answer: Donna

Donna Troy was known as "Wonder Girl" when she was first introduced in DC Comics. She was adopted by Wonder Woman's mother, Queen Hippolyta when Wonder Woman rescued her from a burning building. Wonder Woman trained her younger sister in the ways of the Amazon including their fighting techniques. Donna was a member of Teen Titans where they sometimes referred to her as "Wonder Chick". Donna also would assume the role of her older sister when Diana stepped down for a period of time. Donna as Wonder Woman did not last very long as Diana soon returned to her old job. Donna would later the "Darkstars", it was there that she met and started dating the new Green Lantern, Kyle Raynor. Donna first appeared in DC Comics in July of 1965.

Answer: Force Works

Julia was an original member of the Force Works team with Iron Man and Wonder Man. The team was formed by Tony Stark when he was looking for a members to form a super hero group. Her abilities are along the same line as Spider-man. She is able to spin a web and see into the future. Julia would later change her name to Arachne and join the team Omega Flight.

She was meant to just help with a mission, but she decided to join the team permanently. Julia first appeared in Marvel Comics in the "Secret Wars" series in 1984.

Answer: The Avengers

Janet van Dyne is the real name of the character "The Wasp". She is a founding member of "The Avengers" along with Hank Pym. Janet was able to shrink her self down to the size of a wasp. She also had wings when she was the smaller size. Janet was also able to shoot balls of energy at her intended victim. Janet would later go on and marry Hank Pym.

She was one of the more intelligent members of the team, she was often the one who figured out what the dilemma was. Although being a member of one of Marvel's A list titles, in my opinion she was never utilized the way she should have been. I think she had great potential as a character, but never really got a significant push. Janet van Dyne first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1960.

Answer: Poison Ivy

Two of the three woman have been involved in a love-hate relationship with Batman. Pamela Lillian Isley is also known as the temptress, Poison Ivy. She was poisoned by the man she was trying to help. The poison did not kill her, but made her stronger.

She was immune to the effects of the poison and decided to use them for her own wants and desires. She would later join forces with Harley and Selina to get revenge on the man that literally stole Selina's heart. Poison Ivy has been a nemesis of Batman since 1966.

She at one point in time poisoned Batman with her poison laced lips only to kiss him again and cure him.

Answer: She had to steal back her jewelry from her abusive husband.

Catwoman had decided to finally leave her abusive husband. He would not let her have her precious jewelry. He hid the jewelry in a secret vault. Selina broke into the vault to retrieve her jewelry. She discovered she loved the experience so much that she chose it as a career. Catwoman was first modeled after screen legend, Jean Harlow.

She soon became one of Batman's craftiest adversaries and love interests. The two have a daughter together, Helena. Catwoman was first introduced in DC Comics in 1940.

She has gone through a great many changes over the decade, but still remains a feisty feline.

Answer: Harbor Patrol

Monica Rambeau was a lieutenant in the New Orleans harbor patrol. She was born to parents Frank and Maria Rambeau. Monica first joined "The Avengers" after she was trained by Spider-man. When she finally got on the team she took on Janet van Dyne as a mentor and friend. Monica took over leadership of "The Avengers" for a period of time.

She was always one of my favorites because she was so unique. She was at the time one of the few African-Americans in comic books. In the early days, she was depicted with an Afro style haircut. Monica was meant to be modeled after Pam Grier, but it did not turn out that way. Monica has also gone by Pulsar and Photon. "Captain Marvel" was first seen in 1982.

Answer: The Cheetah is super fast.

The Cheetah is one of the many adversaries of Wonder Woman. She was first obsessed with acquiring the lasso of truth from Wonder Woman. After many failed attempts, her new mission was to destroy Wonder Woman. Cheetah was a member of The Legion of Doom with Lex Luthor and Giganta. the original Cheetah,
Priscilla Rich appeared in 1943. Barbara Ann Minerva first appeared in 2001. She was always one of my favorite adversaries to the "Super Friends". The way she carried herself was extremely confident even though she was always bested by Wonder Woman.