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Quiz about Marvel Comics General Knowledge

Marvel Comics General Knowledge Quiz

This is my 1st quiz, asking general questions about characters and events in the Marvel universe

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

Author
Fargon

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
282,608

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1607

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is the villain who killed Gwen Stacy, Spider-man's first Love? Hint

Vulture

Green Goblin

Doctor Octopus

Hobgoblin

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first Herald of Galactus to be encountered by the inhabitants of the planet Earth? Hint

Fire-lord

Gabriel the Air-Walker

Silver Surfer

Terrax the Tamer

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the most popular characters in the Marvel universe is the mutant known as Wolverine. In what comic did Wolverine make his first full appearance? Hint

"The Incredible Hulk #181, 1974"

"Giant Sized X-men #1, 1975"

"Uncanny X-men #94, 1975"

"The Incredible Hulk #180, 1974".

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the founder and creator of the superhero group "The Uncanny X-Men"? Hint

Magneto

Professor X

Project X

Cyclops

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Question 5 of 10

5. In recent days, the character of Iron-Man has become more popular than ever. In what comic (Title only) did he make his first appearance, and what color was his armor? Hint

"Tales of Suspense", Gold

"Tales to Astonish", Gold

"Tales of Suspense", Grey

"Tales of the Armor", Grey

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Character was exposed to a massive dose of gamma radiation, and became a sometimes superhuman powerhouse. Who is this green behemoth? Hint

The Thing

Luke Cage

Power-Man

The Hulk

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what somewhat obscure comic did the character of Saber-tooth make his first appearance? Hint

"The Eternals"

"Iron Fist"

"Captain Marvel"

"Tales to Astonish"

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of Iron Man's greatest and oldest foes is the Mandarin. From where did he get his power? Hint

Rings

Crown

Necklace

Amulet

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Question 9 of 10

9. How did the Fantastic Four obtain their powers? Hint

Exposure to Gamma Radiation

Exposure to Gamma Rays

Exposure to Nuclear Radiation

Exposure to Cosmic Rays

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Question 10 of 10

10. What team included Thor, the Hulk, Giant-man, the Wasp and Iron Man as the founding members? Hint

The Defenders

The Warriors

The Invincibles

The Avengers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the villain who killed Gwen Stacy, Spider-man's first Love?

Answer: Green Goblin

The Green Goblin dropped Gwen Stacy to her death in "Amazing Spider-Man #14,1964" one of the great Key issues in Marvel.

2. Who was the first Herald of Galactus to be encountered by the inhabitants of the planet Earth?

Answer: Silver Surfer

The Silver Surfer first appeared in "The Fantastic Four issue #48, 1966".

3. One of the most popular characters in the Marvel universe is the mutant known as Wolverine. In what comic did Wolverine make his first full appearance?

Answer: "The Incredible Hulk #181, 1974"

Wolverine was actually briefly seen on the last page of "The Incredible Hulk #180, 1974". However, this doesn't count as his first full appearance, that was in the next issue "The Incredible Hulk #181, 1974"

4. Who was the founder and creator of the superhero group "The Uncanny X-Men"?

Answer: Professor X

The "Uncanny X-Men" are a team of superhuman mutants...feared by many as the next step in human evolution.

5. In recent days, the character of Iron-Man has become more popular than ever. In what comic (Title only) did he make his first appearance, and what color was his armor?

Answer: "Tales of Suspense", Grey

Tony Stark, AKA Iron-man, made his first Appearance in "Tales of Suspense #39, 1963". His armor was grey in color for only this issue...it then went briefly to gold.

6. This Character was exposed to a massive dose of gamma radiation, and became a sometimes superhuman powerhouse. Who is this green behemoth?

Answer: The Hulk

Bruce Banner became the Hulk when he was exposed to gamma radiation from the bomb he himself created.

7. In what somewhat obscure comic did the character of Saber-tooth make his first appearance?

Answer: "Iron Fist"

Saber-tooth, longtime arch-enemy of Wolverine, Made his first appearance in "Iron-Fist #14, 1977".

8. One of Iron Man's greatest and oldest foes is the Mandarin. From where did he get his power?

Answer: Rings

The 10 rings of power the Mandarin uses were retrieved from the propulsion system of a crashed alien starship.

9. How did the Fantastic Four obtain their powers?

Answer: Exposure to Cosmic Rays

The team was exposed to cosmic rays during a spaceflight.

10. What team included Thor, the Hulk, Giant-man, the Wasp and Iron Man as the founding members?

Answer: The Avengers

Interestingly enough, The one Character who is perhaps the most recognizable member of the team, Captain America, didn't show up until later.

Source: Author Fargon

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