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Quiz about Legion of Super Heroes Cosmic Boy

Legion of Super Heroes: Cosmic Boy Quiz

The second in an ongoing group of quizzes centering around individual members of DC Comics' Legion of Super Heroes.

A multiple-choice quiz by eggman404. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
eggman404

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
397,422

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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103

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is Cosmic Boy's real name? Hint

Yuri Lowenthal

Wil Wheaton

Rokk Krinn

Ryan Kennedy

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year did Cosmic Boy first appear? Hint

1958

1968

1948

1978

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Cosmic Boy's native planet? Hint

Zoon

Earth

Braal

Mars

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Cosmic Boy's power set? Hint

Control of weather

Control of cosmic forces

Control of force fields

Control of magnetism

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Question 5 of 10

5. Shortly after 'The Great Darkness Saga' storyline (1982), the apartment where Cosmic Boy's family resided was bombed. Which member(s) of Cosmic Boy's family died in this event? Hint

All three family members died

His brother (Pol)

His mother (Ewa)

His father (Hu)

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Cosmic Boy's first appearance his costume included a feature that was never utilized again. What was it? Hint

A wide belt with ringed planet on it

A clear bubble helmet

Elbow length gloves

A waist length cape

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Question 7 of 10

7. Cosmic Boy lost his powers while fighting in the battle of Venado Bay during a war between his home planet and the home planet of what fellow Legionnaire? Hint

Shrinking Violet

Shadow Lass

Chameleon Boy

Ultra Boy

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Question 8 of 10

8. Cosmic Boy's long time girlfriend/wife is a super hero as well. Which member of the Legion of Substitute Heroes is his longtime sweetheart? Hint

Comet Queen

Infectious Lass

Night Girl

Rainbow Girl

9. Cosmic Boy is one of only five individual Legion of Super Heroes members that have had their own self-titled comic series. What major DC cross-over event did the Cosmic Boy limited series tie into? Hint

Legends

Blackest Night

Crisis on Infinite Earths

Millennium

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Question 10 of 10

10. Cosmic Boy was once fatally injured on a mission because he refused to use his powers in observance of a sacred holiday on his home planet ('Superboy' #215). Which Legion villain saved his life? Hint

Emerald Empress

Cosmic King

Magno Lad

Starfinger

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Cosmic Boy's real name?

Answer: Rokk Krinn

Actor Wil Wheaton voiced the role of Cosmic Boy on the WB animated "Legion of Super Heroes" series. Actor Ryan Kennedy portrayed Cosmic Boy on an episode of the TV series "Smallville". Actor Yuri Lowenthal provided the voice of Cosmic Boy in "Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Cosmic Crash".

2. In what year did Cosmic Boy first appear?

Answer: 1958

Cosmic Boy made is debut alongside fellow Legionnaires Lightning Boy and Saturn Girl in 'Adventure Comics' #247.

3. What is Cosmic Boy's native planet?

Answer: Braal

Cosmic Boy is born of Braalian parents and is thus a native of Braal. He was, however, born on Earth during a period when his parents had relocated there. He did eventually grow up on Braal.

4. What is Cosmic Boy's power set?

Answer: Control of magnetism

All natives of the planet Braal have the ability to control and manipulate magnetism. Cosmic Boy is considered to have above-average control. His being born on Earth is alleged to be one of the reasons.

5. Shortly after 'The Great Darkness Saga' storyline (1982), the apartment where Cosmic Boy's family resided was bombed. Which member(s) of Cosmic Boy's family died in this event?

Answer: His mother (Ewa)

Both Cosmic Boy's parents and brother were victims of the attack and suffered major radiation poisoning. Hu and Pol survived and eventually recovered.

6. In Cosmic Boy's first appearance his costume included a feature that was never utilized again. What was it?

Answer: A clear bubble helmet

Think of a globe shaped goldfish bowl, upside down, over his entire head with no air hole or speaker box!

7. Cosmic Boy lost his powers while fighting in the battle of Venado Bay during a war between his home planet and the home planet of what fellow Legionnaire?

Answer: Shrinking Violet

This story line occurred during the continuity referred to as 5YL (Five Years Later) or Legion 1.5, which was published from 1989 through 1994.

8. Cosmic Boy's long time girlfriend/wife is a super hero as well. Which member of the Legion of Substitute Heroes is his longtime sweetheart?

Answer: Night Girl

After losing his powers in Venado Bay, Cosmic Boy and Night Girl married and eventually had a son.

Answer: Legends

Published in 1986 and 1987, 'Cosmic Boy' the limited series follows Cosmic Boy and Night Girl as they travel back to the 20th century.

Answer: Emerald Empress

Ultra Boy gambled that the Empress would respect Cosmic Boy's courage and offered to release her if she would help cure Cosmic Boy.

Source: Author eggman404

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