"Marvel Handbook Deluxe Edition" VI Quiz

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1. In the late 1970s, I was a crucial member of the X-Men under the codename of Banshee. After a battle with Moses Magnum, I lost both my powers and my codename. Even though I am merely human, I still accompany the X-Men at times. Who am I?

Answer: Sean Cassidy

As the Banshee, Sean Cassidy was a member of the X-Men from 1975 until his retirement in 1979. At that time, he was working for Moira MacTaggert on Muir Island. He was also a provisional member of the villainous Factor Three, which opposed the X-Men in 1967. Mr. Cassidy is Marvel's first Irish hero. The Banshee first appeared in "The X-Men" #28 (1967).

2. We oppose the Eternals and other heroes. We are giant robots with names that are difficult to pronounce. Our armor is of many colors. Who are we?

Answer: Celestials

The Celestials include Arishem the Judge (red armor), the Dreaming Celestial (black armor), Eson the Searcher (purple armor), Gammenon the Gatherer (yellow armor), Hargen the Measurer (green armor), Jemiah the Analyzer (dark green armor), Nezarr the Calculator (blue armor), One Above All (blue and yellow armor), Oneg the Prober (pink and purple armor), Tefral the Surveyor (pink and red armor), and Ziran the Tester (blue and pink armor).

The Celestials first appeared in "Eternals" #2 (1976).

3. I am a computer from another world which examines heroes and villains. I played a major part in 1984's "Questprobe" series. I look like a funny cloaked villain. Who am I?

Answer: Chief Examiner

Among the heroes and villains the Chief Examiner surveyed are the Hulk, Spider-Man, Mysterio, the Human Torch, the Thing, and She-Hulk. The Chief Examiner is based on Scott Adams, the designer for the "Questprobe" game. The Examiner made its first appearance in "Questprobe" #1 (1984).

4. I am a demonic elder God who is eternal. One of my greatest possessions is the Avenger known as the Scarlet Witch. I now reside in the Neither Realm. Who am I?

Answer: Chthon

Chthon was once known as the Other in the "Marvel Chillers" books. He made an important appearance in the 1979 "Avengers" comics. He looks like a black shadow in a blue cloak. Chthon's first appearance as Chthon is "Avengers" #187 (1979).

5. We are enemies to any Marvel Super-Hero in our path. Our team is led by a hypnotic Ringmaster. Our line-up includes a snake charmer, a clown, two acrobat brothers, a strongman, a cowboy, and a human cannonball. Who are we?

Answer: Circus of Crime

The Circus of Crime is one of Marvel's prominent super-villain team. Led by the Ringmaster, the agents include Bruto the Strongman, the Clown, Fire-Eater, the Flying Gambonos, the Human Cannonball, Live Wire, and Princess Python. They do not believe in hiring animals for their acts. This villainous group debuted in "Hulk" #3 (1962).

6. I am Doctor Strange's leading female. I am also the niece of Dormammu and the daughter of Umar. I am often associated with the Defenders. Who am I?

Answer: Clea

Clea is not only Doctor Strange's love interest, but also his disciple. She accompanies Doctor Strange on many missions. Clea is often a recurring Defender and happens to know the many members. Her first appearance is "Strange Tales" #126 (1964).

7. I have a female partner named after a knife. I ally myself with Spider-Man, Black Widow, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, Moon Knight, and Shang-Chi on many missions. My costume is a black cowl, hence my codename. Who am I?

Answer: Cloak

Real Name: Tyrone Johnson. Believe it or not, Cloak is 1/2 of the Cloak and Dagger duo. At one time or another, Cloak and Dagger broke up, but as a rule, they are usually together. Later on, he joined the teenage group known as the New Warriors. Cloak first appeared in "Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man" #64 (1982).

8. I am an alien from another galaxy. My gender is mixed, meaning I am half male, half female. My costume compromises my namesake. Who am I?

Answer: Cloud

Cloud, believe it or not, is sometimes female, sometimes male. It wears nothing but a cloud to cover its body. Cloud became a member of the New Defenders in the 1980s. Cloud first appeared in "Defenders" #123 (1983).

9. I am a member of the Serpent Society. My partner in crime is Mr. Hyde. I am of Dutch descent. Who am I?

Answer: Cobra

Real Name: Klaus Voorhees. Cobra has teamed up with Mr. Hyde many times to defeat Thor and Daredevil, but both heroes claimed victory over the two villains. Later on, Cobra became a member of the Serpent Society and later King Cobra. This serpentine supervillain first appeared in "Journey into Mystery" #98 (1963).

10. I am an Elder of the Universe. My hobby is collecting things from other dimensions and times, including heroes and villains. One team I hate the most is the Avengers. Who am I?

Answer: Collector

Real Name: Taneleer Tivan. Believe it or not, the Collector collects heroes and villains. He died in "The Korvac Saga" in 1978 and was resurrected by the Grandmaster four years later in "Contest of Champions." This rotund villain first appeared in "Avengers" #28 (1966).

11. I am from Russia. I am one of the X-Men. My skin can turn to metal every time I am in combat. I have a brother and a sister, both of which are mutants, too. Who am I?

Answer: Colossus

Real Name: Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin. Colossus is one of my favorite X-Men because he is Russian and he is one of the strongest. Magik is his sister and Mikhail is his brother. Colossus first appeared in "Giant-Size X-Men" #1 (1975).

12. I am a foe to many Marvel superheroes, including Hulk, Captain America, and Iron Man. Like some other supervillains, I am divorced. My allies included Sabretooth and Justin Hammer. Who am I?

Answer: Constrictor

Real Name: Frank Schlichting. Frank almost joined the Serpent Society, but turned down the invitation to join. He was almost murdered by Scourge, but missed the shot. He later joined Crimson Cowl's Masters of Evil as a back-up member. This villain first appeared in "Hulk" #212 (1977).

13. I am an Elder of the Universe from the Coal Sack Nebula in outer space. I look like Phil from "Hercules." I helped Captain America fight a bicentenial battle. Who am I?

Answer: Contemplator

Real Name: Tath Ki. Contemplator was also known as Mister Buda and helped Captain America discover American History during the bicentenial year of 1976. He also made appearances in other comics, helping other heroes. Contemplator first appeared in "Marvel Treasury Special" #1 (1976).

14. I am an Iron Man foe. I once allied myself with the deadly Thanos. I wear a battlesuit my brother made me after I was totally paralyzed. Who am I?

Answer: Controller

Real Name: Basil Sandhurst. Iron Man fought the Controller many times and Basil is considered one of Shellhead's greatest enemies. He hails from the state of Maine. The Controller first appeared in "Iron Man" #12 (1969).

15. I am an enemy to many Marvel heroes, including Thor, Nova, and the Hulk. In fact, I once possessed Thor and Hulk. My skin is blue and I wear red. Who am I?

Answer: Corruptor

Real Name: Jackson Day. He was born in Delaware (it looks like we have a lot of American supervillains). The reason why he acquired blue skin was because of heated chemicals. The Controller first appeared in "Nova" #4 (1976).

Source: Author kingkyle

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This fun quiz contains characters from "The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition" #2, which was released in January of 1986 and #3, which was released in February of 1986.

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