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Comics That'll Hurt Trivia Quiz

So you think you've got what it takes to step on up to this game? Well son, then go right ahead. Just remember, you'd better have a damn good collection to know this stuff.

A multiple-choice quiz by SpikesGhost. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
SpikesGhost

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
60,436

Updated
Jan 26 24

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
906

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who was one of the earliest Western comic artists to use the more 'manga' or 'anime' feel in their books? Hint

Joe Maduriera

Jim Lee

J.Scott Campbell

Art Adams

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Question 2 of 15

2. In the book 'Watchmen' there is the subtlest of clues given to Rorshach's identity in the beginning. What form did it come in? Hint

Wrap around Sign

Newspaper

Slip of the Tongue

Comic Book

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Question 3 of 15

3. In the 'G.I. Joe' comic series a rogue viper went overboard and killed several Joes including Doc and Quick Kick. What KIND of Viper was he? Hint

Range

Saw

Rock

Alley

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Question 4 of 15

4. Artist Mike Allred has become famous for reinventing 'X-Force', but what book is he commonly known for? Hint

'Hellboy'

'Madman'

'Sin City'

'Gunsmith Cats'

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Question 5 of 15

5. Whose tragic suicide did the team X-Factor deal with early on in their career? Hint

Babby Drake

Rusty

Warren Worthington

Professor X

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Question 6 of 15

6. There is a WWF superstar whose gimmick is to be the SuperHero 'The Hurricane' Name the character for his inspiration. Hint

Jade

Martian Manhunter

Hulk

Green Lantern

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Question 7 of 15

7. Alex Ross is famous for putting celebrities in his work. What famous Rock Group appeared at the Fantastic Four's wedding in 'Marvels'? Hint

Ben Folds Five

Who

The Beatles

Doors

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Question 8 of 15

8. What is Comic Book Shop Guy's store name in 'The Simpsons'? Hint

Android's Dungeon

Super Stash

Comic Box

Doom's Lair

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Question 9 of 15

9. Back in the 70's Neal Adams had a hugely successful run on 'Batman'. Who was his writer? Hint

Marv Wolfman

Denny O'Neil

Alan Moore

John Byrne

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Question 10 of 15

10. The Titans were famous for being one of the top books of the eighties. Who turned out to be the most ruthless of traitors in the group? Hint

Kid Flash

Terra

Perez

Cyborg

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Question 11 of 15

11. In the series 'Agents of the Noh: Scarab' by David Mack, what comic also written by David Mack do the characters read? Hint

'Alias'

'Kabuki'

'Daredevil'

'Dreams'

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Question 12 of 15

12. The 'Uncanny X-Men' game released in 1988 for Nintendo featured what prominent 'X-Men' artist's work on the cover? Hint

Silvestri

Lee

Adams

Byrne

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who does Dr.Doom Curse? Hint

Sue Storm

Reed Richards

Johnny Storm

The Thing

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Question 14 of 15

14. Writer Artist Jhonen Vasquez debuted his animated series 'Invader Zim' in 2001.Which of his creations is on the main character's shirt? Hint

Squee

Happy Noodle Boy

Johnny

Zim

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Question 15 of 15

15. What major comic company finally kicked the Comics Code in 2001? Hint

Marvel

Image

Dark Horse

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was one of the earliest Western comic artists to use the more 'manga' or 'anime' feel in their books?

Answer: Art Adams

Art Adams run on 'X-Men' solidly showed a Japanese influence that would in turn influence guys like Maduriera to popularize the style.

2. In the book 'Watchmen' there is the subtlest of clues given to Rorshach's identity in the beginning. What form did it come in?

Answer: Newspaper

DC Direct WAS going to make a series of toys featuring the Watchmen, but Alan Moore put the kibosh on that.

3. In the 'G.I. Joe' comic series a rogue viper went overboard and killed several Joes including Doc and Quick Kick. What KIND of Viper was he?

Answer: Saw

In these rather censored issues the Saw Viper ultimately met his hands at the Joe's resident ninja bad guy Snake Eyes.

4. Artist Mike Allred has become famous for reinventing 'X-Force', but what book is he commonly known for?

Answer: 'Madman'

Mike Allred has done a short film in 1998 called 'Astroesque'.

5. Whose tragic suicide did the team X-Factor deal with early on in their career?

Answer: Warren Worthington

For those of you who didn't know, Worthington committed suicide from grief over loss of his wings. Later he was brought back as Death.

6. There is a WWF superstar whose gimmick is to be the SuperHero 'The Hurricane' Name the character for his inspiration.

Answer: Green Lantern

Shane Helms aka Hurricane even has a Green Lantern Tattoo on his shoulder.

7. Alex Ross is famous for putting celebrities in his work. What famous Rock Group appeared at the Fantastic Four's wedding in 'Marvels'?

Answer: The Beatles

He's also included groups like Led Zeppelin, The Who and Bjork in his works.

8. What is Comic Book Shop Guy's store name in 'The Simpsons'?

Answer: Android's Dungeon

Comic Book Shop guy is said to represent EVERYONE who runs a comic shop.

9. Back in the 70's Neal Adams had a hugely successful run on 'Batman'. Who was his writer?

Answer: Denny O'Neil

Denny is also famous for the spectacular run of 'Green Lantern Green Arrow' series.

10. The Titans were famous for being one of the top books of the eighties. Who turned out to be the most ruthless of traitors in the group?

Answer: Terra

This run by Wolfman, and Perez ruled. Go get the archives or back issues.

11. In the series 'Agents of the Noh: Scarab' by David Mack, what comic also written by David Mack do the characters read?

Answer: 'Daredevil'

In the Kabuki series the 'Agents of the Noh' are government assassins, but have also grown into media icons despite their gruesome 'jobs'.

12. The 'Uncanny X-Men' game released in 1988 for Nintendo featured what prominent 'X-Men' artist's work on the cover?

Answer: Silvestri

Uh, this game wasn't really the best. Interestingly enough, the 'Silver Surfer' game bore a remarkable resemblance to this one.

13. Who does Dr.Doom Curse?

Answer: Reed Richards

Dr.Doom actually conquers America in 2099.

14. Writer Artist Jhonen Vasquez debuted his animated series 'Invader Zim' in 2001.Which of his creations is on the main character's shirt?

Answer: Happy Noodle Boy

If you like sadistic killing then 'Johnny the Homicidal Maniac' might be the right book for you.

15. What major comic company finally kicked the Comics Code in 2001?

Answer: Marvel

Not only has Joe Quesada done away with the code, he's made his own rating system so parents KNOW what they're buying their kids.

Source: Author SpikesGhost

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