Every Hero Has A Hidden Identity! Only The World's Biggest Fans Can Name Them All

There are a lot of things that are important in the life of a super hero. There are the powers, for sure, and how each hero uses them. Some heroes are only as popular as they are because of how cool their abilities are. And some of them are even slightly cooler because they know that using them can come with certain risks. As they say, with great power comes great responsibility.

Then there are their loved ones and teammates. The story of a super hero isn't solely interesting because of their characterization. A hero can be built up or brought down by their list of supporting characters. And if those individuals have powers of their own, it can become a more difficult balancing act.

But there's one thing that every hero has in common: their secret identity. It's crucial for most heroes to have them. And it's an important reminder that not all of them are defined by their abilities or fancy high-tech suits. For many, it isn't what they can do when no one knows who they are. Rather, it is who they are, really, that defines them. And in the case of others, their secret identity is the real mask, hiding them in plain sight.

Whatever the reason, every hero has a real name and identity that is sometimes more important than their super hero alter ego. And only the biggest fans know who these heroes really are.

Question 1

Who is the Spider-Man?

Quite possibly the most famous hero in all of Marvel comics is the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. And he's a prime example of a secret identity being just as important as the super one. Spider-Man became a hero after he was bitten by a radioactive spider and gained super human abilities. These included super strength, an ability to sense incoming danger, and the ability to crawl on walls. He became a hero while he was in high school and has to juggle his crime fighting with his real world responsibilities. What is Spider-Man's real name?

Question 2

What is Batman's real name?

On the opposite end of the spectrum from Spider-Man is this DC icon. When his parents were hit by a thief in front of him, a young boy vowed to spend his life warring on crime. Some could say that he became Batman in that moment, and that his secret identity as the rich bachelor is just a facade. It makes a lot of sense, seeing as how he devotes his life solely to hunting down criminals in Gotham City. What is Batman's real name?

Question 3

Who is the Iron Man?

Though he may be a billionaire like Batman, this Marvel hero couldn't be any less like the Dark Knight. He also lost his parents at a young age, though not in front of him. And he only decided to use his resources for good when he was attacked and abducted by terrorists when he was a grown man. As the Iron Man, he's been a crucial member of the Avengers, using his seemingly endless funds to build a base of operations. And he couldn't care less about hiding who he is. Who is the Iron Man?

Question 4

Who is Superman?

This hero's secret identity is a bit different from other super heroes as his was given to him. While he may look human, he's actually an alien from the planet Krypton who crash landed on Earth after his parents sent him away while their planet was being destroyed. He was then adopted by a couple who own a farm, but it wasn't long before his powers started to show. He can fly, shoot lasers from his eyes, has super strength, and is incredibly fast. He really is a super man, but what is his adopted name?

Question 5

What is the Hulk's real name?

Here's a hero who would do anything to only have one identity. While many super heroes choose to wear a costume and use their abilities for good, the Hulk had his forced onto him when he was exposed to heavy doses of gamma radiation. Whenever this scientist loses control, he transforms into a green, giant, rage-filled beast and there's not much that can stop him once he does. Over the years, he's been able to gain control over his abilities so that he could actually help instead of destroy. What is the Hulk's real name?

Question 6

What is Wonder Woman's real name?

While Batman and Superman have received multiple live action adaptations, it took a while for the third member of DC's holy trinity to receive hers. But when it finally did come, it blew nearly everyone away. What makes Wonder Woman such a strong character is her compassion for innocent people. Well, that and the fact that she kicks a ton of butt. In her solo movie, as well as Justice League, she makes a living as an art historian. What is her non-super hero name that her co-workers know her by?

Question 7

What is Captain America's real name?

This popular Marvel hero's secret identity is one and the same with his identity as a super hero. The ideals that he lives his life by before he gets his powers are the same that he implements into his career as Captain America. And it is these ideals that made him be chosen for the Super Soldier program turning him into the star spangled Avenger. He's become much more popular since the MCU introduced him to the world, but what is his real name?

Question 8

What is The Flash's real name?

As his superhero name might hint towards, The Flash is the fastest man alive. Many have held the mantle, but the most well known is the forensic scientist who lives in Central City. The Flash would always go on to be a powerful and influential hero, which is what caused a jealous super villain to travel back in time and take the life of his mother, framing his father. This nearly broke the young boy. Instead, it fueled him to use his super speed to fight crime. What is The Flash's name?

Question 9

Who is the Merc with a Mouth?

It took quite a long time for Marvel's fan favorite Deadpool to make it to the big screen, unless you count the catastrophe of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." But when the real Deadpool did get a movie, he made his already incredibly large fan base grow. His sass and vulgar language earned him the nickname "Merc With a Mouth," and the film's violent content was in line with what made his comics so much fun. So what is Deadpool's real name?

Question 10

What is Green Arrow's real name?

When Warner Bros. and DC finally got around to making a Justice League movie, they sadly didn't have enough room to include Green Arrow. Luckily for fans of the archer, the CW's series has been showing just how awesome he can be. Like Marvel's Hawkeye, Green Arrow has a bit more heart as he protects his home city from vicious crime waves. Not only is he skilled with a bow and arrow, he's also a master swordsman. What is Green Arrow's real name?

Question 11

Who is the mutant Cyclops?

The X-Men have been one of Marvel's longest running and most popular teams. At Professor Xavier's school for gifted children, mutants born with special abilities or physical features can learn how to control their various, and oftentimes dangerous, powers. The best and most well trained of these students form the X-Men, a team that seeks to fight any mutants who seek to accomplish any villainous acts. The leader of this team is usually Cyclops, a mutant who can shoot laser beams from his eyes. What is his real name?

Question 12

Who is the most popular Green Lantern?

There have been many Green Lanterns over the years. The Green Lantern Corps is an intergalactic police force who wear green power rings that help them fly and, more importantly, project physical representations of their imagination. This comes quite in handy during fights, as they can call any weapon out of the ring to help them. The most famous Green Lantern is this fighter pilot who helped found the Justice League with Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. What is the name of this Green Lantern?

Question 13

What is Hawkeye's civilian name?

This founding member of the Avengers has been M.I.A. for the last couple of Marvel movies, but he'll probably be making a triumphant return soon. Before becoming an Avenger and saving the world from an alien invasion, he worked as an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. His skills with a bow and arrow earned him the name Hawkeye, as he basically never misses a shot unless he means to. He carries with him an array of arrows, such as explosive, electric, and acid. What is Hawkeye's real name?

Question 14

Who is the Man Without Fear?

This Marvel hero fights crime in two separate ways. As a lawyer, he works tirelessly to put criminals behind bars. But as the vigilante Daredevil, he fights crime at night on the streets of New York City. As a young boy he was blinded when a truck full of chemicals overturned and spilled into his eyes. But it gave him an incredibly powerful sonar sense. He uses this sonar to jump from building to building and listen to crime, earning him the nickname "The Man Without Fear." What is Daredevil's secret identity?

Question 15

Which Robin became Nightwing?

Batman has had many Robins over the years, but the first one would go on to become the hero Nightwing. This Robin wasn't always just a sidekick to Batman. He also helped found the Teen Titans before he was replaced by a different Robin. Taking up the mantle of Nightwing, this hero's family were acrobats for a circus before a mob boss took the lives of his parents. He uses his skills as a former acrobat to fight bad guys. Which Robin is now the hero Nightwing?

Question 16

Who becomes Captain Marvel?

Though DC beat Marvel to the punch by having the first live-action female led super hero film, Marvel will soon be introducing the world to Captain Marvel. She was once a talented fighter pilot for the U.S. Air Force before she came into contact with a powerful Kree device that gave her super powers. These powers include flight, super strength, and the ability to shoot beams from her hands. She's one of Marvel's strongest characters and will be played by Brie Larson, but what is the name of this warrior?

Question 17

Who is the anti-heroic Catwoman?

While not necessarily a hero, this DC character is far from being a super villain. Her name comes from her occupation as a cat burglar, and she loves stealing the most precious and rare items she can find. She's incredibly skilled and an excellent fighter, often favoring a whip and claws built into her gloves. Her relationship with Batman has been morally grey over the years, as their romantic feelings often get in the way. They've usually been able to set their differences aside, and she's helped him out on some of his missions. What is Catwoman's real name?

Question 18

Who is the size-changing Ant-Man?

While the original Ant-Man from the comics is Dr. Hank Pym, the MCU has side-stepped that classic iteration and given audiences an entirely different hero. While this hero may be too much of a wise-cracker for his own good, he is definitely noble. Before he became the Ant-Man, he went to prison after he found out the security company he worked for was stealing from its customers, and he decided to steal it back for the innocent people. He's become known as one of the funnier heroes of the MCU, but what is Ant-Man's name?

Question 19

Who became Batgirl?

While Robin was the first hero to enter the Bat family, he certainly wasn't the last. There are many heroes who have joined up with the Dark Knight to help protect Gotham, such as Batgirl. This incredibly nimble hero is one of the characters that Batman has come to rely on the most, and it isn't just because of her fighting skills. She's also highly intelligent and has a photographic memory, making her an excellent addition for the detective side of Batman's team. What is Batgirl's real name?

Question 20

Who is the Ghost Rider?

While there have been several unfortunate characters to be inhabited by the spirit of the Ghost Rider, the first will most likely always be the most well known. This motorcycle stunt driver made a deal with Mephisto, essentially Marvel's version of the devil, to save his adoptive father. In return, he became the Ghost Rider, cursed to transform into a skeletal being with a flaming head that hunts down criminals. While Nicolas Cage did star in a couple of movies as the hero, they weren't exactly well-received. Who is the Ghost Rider?

Question 21

Who accidentally became Doctor Manhattan?

According to many fans, Watchmen is the greatest thing DC comics has ever put out. The series first premiered in the '80s and was a dark look at society's reliance on super heroes. There was also a live-action movie exploring the story of these heroes. One of these heroes was Doctor Manhattan, who became the blue god-like character when a nuclear physics test went wrong and transported him outside of the physical realm. When he returned, he had abilities to transport himself and others interplanetary distances, create copies of himself, change size, and disintegrate anyone. What is his real name?

Question 22

Who is the Aquaman?

This DC hero has often been the butt of the joke because some people think his powers seem kind of lame. But he is so much more than a guy who can talk to fish. He is the King of Atlantis, and while, yes, he can communicate to marine life, he also has superhuman physique that can withstand almost any attack. He also has enhanced hearing, giving him a limited sonar, and can swim up to as fast as 3,000 meters per second. In combat, he prefers to use a trident. What is Aquaman's name?

Question 23

Who is the Iron Fist?

While this super hero did get his own Netflix series, it didn't tap into what truly makes him awesome. The show had him just starting out before he reached his full potential. As a young boy, he was raised by Monks in a hidden village after he lost his parents in a plane crash. Here he lived for years while he mastered multiple martial arts and gained his abilities. When fully powered, Iron Fist can summon his chi to his extremities, making them incredibly powerful. He can even use it to heal people. What is Iron Fist's real name?

Question 24

What is Black Canary's real name?

While movie fans may have to wait a while before seeing Black Canary on the big screen, fans of the CW's Arrow have already been given an interesting portrayal, though she does go by a slightly different superhero name. While this heroine may be best known as a romantic interest to Green Arrow, she's a pretty powerful hero in her own right. She has the ability to emit ultrasonic vibrations whenever she screams and she's also skilled in multiple forms of hand-to-hand combat. What is Black Canary's real name?

Question 25

What is Wolverine's birth name?

Wolverine has had a long and complicated life. He's actually much older than he looks, but since his mutant ability makes him able to heal from virtually any wound, he also ages much slower than regular people. He's lived (and fought) through a couple of wars. And due to a certain event, he's also lost some of his memories. When not going by his X-Men name, he goes by Logan. But only because he doesn't remember what his birth name is. Who was Wolverine born as?

Question 26

Which former Batman sidekick became Red Hood?

While the first Robin was able to gracefully step into his new role as the hero Nightwing, the second Robin had a bit rougher of a time. As Robin, he was kidnapped, beaten, and blown up by the Joker. But through crazy comic events, he was brought back to life and became Red Hood. Unlike Batman, Red Hood has no problem taking the lives of criminals that make Gotham a worse place to live. He believes it is the only way to truly get rid of them. What is Red Hood's secret identity?

Question 27

Who is the mutant Storm?

As her super hero name might suggest, this powerful mutant can control the weather. This can lead to all sorts of powerful attacks ranging from lightning to tornadoes, so she's definitely not one to mess with. In the movies, she's played a key role on the X-Men team. And in the comics, she even goes on to lead the team and become one half of an ultimate power couple with Black Panther. She's also a very skilled hand-to-hand combatant, meaning she doesn't always need her powers to beat a bad guy. What is her real name?

Question 28

Who is She-Hulk?

Fans of this Marvel hero have been begging for her to get an appearance in the MCU for quite some time. As a cousin to the original Hulk, she received a blood transfusion from him following a serious accident. This gave her Hulk-like powers, but for the most part she can keep her green beast under control. Like Daredevil, her day job is as a lawyer. But she will sometimes go to court as She-Hulk as a scare tactic to get criminals to confess. What is She-Hulk's real name?

Question 29

What is Supergirl's real name?

As it turns out, Superman isn't the only Kryptonian on Earth. Though she hasn't been included in the DCEU, she has been given her own series that connects to "Arrow" and "The Flash." The series follows the cousin of Superman who was sent to Earth by her parents as Krypton was being destroyed. She was sent to protect her infant cousin, though her escape pod became stuck in the Phantom Zone for years while Superman grew up on Earth. As Superman's cousin, she has all of the same abilities he does. What is her secret identity?

Question 30

Who takes up the mantle of Ms. Marvel?

There is a small group of loyal fans who are excited for Brie Larson's Captain Marvel solely because it means this hero could be coming next. In the comics, this young Muslim girl idolizes Captain Marvel, and decides to take up her old mantle once she gets powers of her own. Those powers are polymorphic abilities, meaning she can stretch, grow, and shrink any part of her body. Kevin Feige, the mind behind the MCU, has stated that Ms. Marvel is a hero they've been looking into for future movies. What is Ms. Marvel's real name?

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