Superheroes quizzes

Marvel, DC, origins, teams and comic book creators

The Superheroes theme explores the world of American comics, from the debut of Superman in 1938 and Batman in 1939 to Marvel teams such as the Avengers, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four. You will meet Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, the Flash and Black Panther, along with their origin stories, powers, famous enemies and the creators behind them, from Stan Lee to Jack Kirby.

It also touches on movie and TV adaptations and on the long rivalry between the publishers Marvel and DC. These free superhero quizzes run from very easy to expert across five levels, and every answer comes with a short explanation so you learn something even when you miss.

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Frequently asked questions about Superheroes

When did Superman first appear?

Superman first appeared in 1938 in Action Comics #1, created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. Born on the planet Krypton, he is often regarded as the first major modern superhero and set off the popularity of the genre.

Who created Batman, and what is his secret identity?

Batman was created in 1939 by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, in Detective Comics #27. His secret identity is Bruce Wayne, a billionaire from Gotham City who swore to fight crime after the murder of his parents.

Who were the founding members of the Avengers in the comics?

In The Avengers #1, published by Marvel in 1963, the team brought together Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Ant-Man (Hank Pym) and the Wasp (Janet van Dyne). Captain America joined them shortly afterward, in issue #4.