A quiz to take you up, up and away

Here’s a fun way to test your trivial knowledge about superheroes.

1. Which superhero is known as the “Man of Steel”?
A) Batman B) Iron Man C) Superman D) Thor

2. What is the real name of the original Spider-Man?
A) Bruce Wayne B) Peter Parker C) Clark Kent D) Tony Stark

3. Which superhero is a member of the X-Men and has claws made of adamantium? A) Cyclops B) Wolverine C) Beast D) Magneto

4. Wonder Woman is an Amazonian princess from which fictional island?
A) Atlantis B) Asgard C) Themyscira D) Genosha

5. What is the name of the villain who snapped half the universe out of existence in Avengers: Infinity War?
A) Ultron B) Loki C) Thanos D) Red Skull

6. What is the real name of the original Batman?
A) Tony Stark B) Bruce Wayne C) Steve Rogers D) Clark Kent

7. Which superhero is linked to the saying, “With great power comes great responsibility”?
A) Superman B) Spider-Man C) Captain America D) Iron Man

8. What is the name of the metal that gives Black Panther’s suit its strength?
A) Adamantium B) Vibranium C) Kryptonite D) Titanium

9. Which of these superheroes is a Norse god?
A) Thor B) Aquaman C) Doctor Strange D) Green Lantern

10. Who is the leader of the X-Men?
A) Magneto B) Cyclops C) Professor X D) Storm

Answers at the end

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Fun facts

Superheroes have been saving the day in comics, films and TV shows for decades. And they come with some pretty fascinatingbackstories. Did you know Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938, and his creators originally envisioned him as a villain?

Batman, debuting in 1939, was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches of a flying machine and pulp detectives of the era.

Spider-Man almost didn’t get published because Marvel thought readers wouldn’t like a teen hero with “creepy” powers, but he went on to become one of their most successful characters.

Wonder Woman’s golden lasso was inspired by her creator’s interest in truth-telling devices, and she was one of the first female superheroes in mainstream comics.

And, briefly:

• The Hulk was originally grey, but printing issues turned him green.

• Squirrel Girl has defeated both Thanos and Doctor Doom.

• Who’s faster: Superman or The Flash? Well, the jury’s out on that one, because they’ve raced several times with different outcomes.

Answers

1. C) Superman

2. B) Peter Parker

3. B) Wolverine

4. C) Themyscira

5. C) Thanos

6. B) Bruce Wayne

7. B) Spider-Man

8. B) Vibranium

9. A) Thor

10. C) Professor X