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Question 1

Black Canary:

The Black Canary is a heroine who can easily be found in the Flash comics. She was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino in the late '40s. She goes by many alter egos and is considered as a metahuman. You might know her as Dinah Drake, Laurel Lance, or Dinah Laurel Lance. She's a member of the Justice League, as well as the League of Assassins. She's an expert in martial arts, and hand to hand combat. She also has an ultrasonic scream. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 2

Jessica Jones:

Jessica Jones is a superhero who was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos. She first appeared in Alias #1, which came out in November of 2001. Her full name is Jessica Campbell Jones Cage, and she's a member of the New Avengers. She works as a private eye under her company Alias Private Investigations. She is close to fellow superheroes Luke Cage and Carol Danvers. Jessica had superhuman strength, durability, and flight. However, we have yet to see her fly in the Jessica Jones series. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 3

Professor X:

Professor X is a mutant who is known for having a large amount of influence. He was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the early '60s. He first appeared in a comic titled The X-Men, which was published in September of 1963. His real name is Charles Francis Xavier, and he's a proud member of the X-Men, the X-Corporation, The Twelves, and the New Mutants. He has a genius-level intellect and is a very powerful psychic. In fact, he might just be the best psychic in the world. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 4

Talia Al Ghul:

Talia Al Ghul was created by Dennis O'Neil, Bob Brown, and Dick Giordano in the early '70s. She makes her first appearance in, "Detective Comics #411," which was published in May of 1971. She's a member of the Secret Society of Super Villains, the League of Assassins, and Leviathan. She often goes by the name Talia Head. She has a genius-level intellect and is known for being well versed with swords. She is a skilled martial artist who always puts up a fight. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 5

Apocalypse:

Apocalypse is a human mutant who is known for being incredibly powerful. In other words, he's not someone you want to mess with. He was created by Louise Simonson and Jackson Guice in the mid-'80s. He first made an appearance in, "X-Factor," which came out in June of 1986. He goes by the alter ego En Sabah Nur. But, he is hardly ever referenced as such. He is a member of the Four Horsemen, the Dark Riders, and the Clan Akkaba. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 6

Iceman:

Iceman is a human mutant who possesses the ability to manipulate ice at will. He can also turn himself into an icy warrior, one that has an enhanced physical form. He was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. His real name is Robert Louis Drake, but he prefers to go by Bobby or Bobby Iceman. He is a proud member of the X-Men, the X-Factor, the Champions, and the Defenders. He was created in September of 1963. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 7

Batman:

Batman is a superhero who was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger is the late '30s. He first appeared in, "Detective Comics #27," which was published in May of 1939. His real name is Bruce Wayne and he is Gotham City's pride and joy. He's a member of the Batman Family, the Justice League, and the Outsiders. However, he prefers to work alone or alongside his sidekick Robin. He has a genius-level intellect. He's in peak human condition, and he's skilled in combat. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 8

Poison Ivy:

Poison Ivy is a beautiful but terminal woman who has a secret up her sleeve. She is a trained botanist who can secrete floral toxins and mind-controlling pheromones at will. She's immune to a variety of poisons and can manipulate plants to grow and move for her own benefit. She first appeared in, "Batman #181," and quickly became a favorite. She was created by Robert Kanigher and Sheldon Moldoff. She often goes by the alias Penelope Ivy, Ivy Pepper, or Lilian Rose. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 9

Lex Luthor:

Lex Luthor is a human who doesn't have any powers. However, he wants nothing less than to be the most powerful man in the world. He's a member of the Injustice Gang, the Secret Six, and the Secret Society. He was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in the early '40s. He first appeared in, "Action Comics #23," which was published in April of 1940. He has a genius-level intellect and is an expert engineer who utilizes technology as a means of power. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 10

Nick Fury:

Nick Fury was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirky in the early '60s. He first appeared in the comic, "Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos," which was published in May of 1963. His real name is Nicholas Joseph Fury, and he is a member of the Secret Warriors, the United States Army, the C.I.A., the Great Wheel, and the Avengers. He is a skilled military strategist who has knowledge in armed and unarmed combat. Is he from Marvel or DC? (Wikipedia.com)

Question 11

James Gordon:

James Gordon was created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Lawrence Donovan, Henry Ralston, and John Nanovic in the late '30s. He made his first appearance in, "Detective Comics #27," which was published in May of 1939. He's a police officer who is used to busting crazed villains and criminals. He often works alongside Batman, Robin, and Batgirl to bust bad guys, but he also gets to the bottom of things on his own. He's a member of the Gotham City Police Department. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 12

Green Lantern:

Green Lantern is a superhero who was created by John Broome and Gil Kane. He made his first appearance in, "Showcase #22," which was published in October of 1959. His real name is Harold Jordan, but he prefers to go by Hal. He was born in Coast City and tends to partner up with the Flash and the Green Arrow. He's a member of the Justice League, the Indigo Tribe, and the Blue Lantern Corps. He wields the Power Ring. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 13

Star-Lord:

Star-Lord is a human-spartoi hybrid who was born in Missouri. He was created by Steve Englehart and Steve Gan. He first appeared in, "Marvel Preview #4," which was published in January of 1976. His real name is Peter Jason Quill, and he's a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, the Infinity Watch, the Ravagers, the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, and the United Front. He's an expert in hand-to-hand combat, a skilled marksman, and he's equipped with a handful of element guns and helmets. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 14

Aquaman:

Aquaman was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris in the early '40s. He first appeared in, "More Fun Comis #73," which was published in November of 1941. He goes by the alter ego Arthur Curry and is known for being the King of the Seven Seas. He has the ability to control all sea life using aquatic physiology. He has superhuman strength, speed, endurance, agility, reflexes, and senses. He can swim super fast and is multilingual. He possesses the Trident of Poseidon. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 15

Booster Gold:

Booster Gold is a superhero who was created by Dan Jurgens in the late '80s. He first showed his face in, "Booster Gold #1," which was published in February of 1986. His real name is Michael Jon Carter, and he's a proud member of the Justice League, the Conglomerate, and the Justice League International. He's also known as Supernova and the Waverider. He used technology to give himself powers such as flight, energy blasts, force fields, enhanced strength, time-travel, and longevity. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 16

Ghost Rider:

Ghost Rider was created by Roy Thomas, Gary Friedrich, and Mike Ploog. He made his first appearance in, "Marvel Spotlight #5," back in August of 1972. He's a man with many alter egos, a few of them being Johnny Blaze, Danny Ketch, Robbie Reyes, and Frank Castle. He's a member of the Ghost Riders, the Thunderbolts, the Midnight Sons, the Defenders, and the Heralds of Galactus. He has superhuman strength, stamina, agility, endurance, and durability. He wields an enchanted hellfire chain. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 17

Ant-Man:

Ant-Man was created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby. He made his first appearance in, "Tales to Astonish #35," which was published in September of 1962. He often goes by alter egos like Hank Pym, Scott Lang, and Eric O'Grady. He's a member of the Avengers and is known for his ability to shrink in size. Ant-Man has superhuman strength and agility. He can shift his size anywhere from a speck to a hundred feet tall. So, DC or Marvel? (Wikipedia.com)

Question 18

Harley Quinn:

Harley Quinn was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm in the early '90s. She made her first appearance in, "The Batman Adventures #12," which was published in September of 1993. She also made an appearance in, "Batman: The Animated Series, Joker's Favor." Her real name is Harleen Frances Quinzel, and she's a villain who enjoys causing grief and pain. She's an expert gymnast who is immune to toxins. She's also trained in weaponry and psychology. So, Marvel or DC? (Wikipedia.com)

Question 19

Thor:

Thor was created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby in the early '60s. He made his first appearance in, "Journey in Mystery #83," which was released in August of 1962. His full name is Thor Odinson, and he's an Asgardian from Asgard. He has superhuman strength, speed, durability, and longevity. He can transport through dimensions and manipulate electricity. He wields his mighty heavy hammer, which helps him channel thunder. He can also fly, which is pretty awesome. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 20

The Flash:

The Flash was created by Gardner Fox and Harry Lampert in the early '40s. He made his first appearance in, "Flash Comics #1," which was published in January of 1940. This wicked superhero is talented beyond belief, and his superhuman speed allows him to manipulate the space-time continuum. He can go back in time and create doubles of himself. He goes by alter egos like Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, Wally West, and Bart Allen. So, does he belong to DC or Marvel? (Wikipedia.com)

Question 21

Scarlet Witch:

The Scarlet Witch is a very powerful mutant who has special abilities. She was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the early '60s. She first appeared in, "The X-Men #4," back in March of 1964. She goes by the name Wanda Marya Maximoff and fights alongside the Brotherhood of Mutants as well as the Avengers. She can warp reality, manipulate probability, teleport, manipulate matter and time, and project energy from her fingertips. All in all, she's one tough cookie. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 22

Penguin:

Penguin is a villain who was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. He made his first appearance in, "Detective Comics #58," which was published in December of 1941. His real name is Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, and he's as mean as he looks. He wobbles when he walks, which is why he was given the name Penguin. He's a member of the Injustice League. He is a criminal mastermind who knows how to utilize random objects as weaponry. He's a toxicologist too. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 23

Thanos:

If there's one villain we should all dread, it's Thanos. This sick and twisted eternal-deviant hybrid believes himself to be a God, and he takes it upon himself to 'save' the universe. In his mind, wiping out half of the universe's population will put an end to starvation amongst other things. However, he does not care that doing this is barbaric and unjust. He was born on Titan and is a member of the Black Order and the Infinity Watch. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 24

Two-Face:

Two-Face was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane in the early '40s. He first appeared in, "Detective Comics #66," which was published in August of 1942. His real name is Harvey Dent, and he wasn't always the conniving villain he is today. However, a sudden run-in with the Joker made him change his ways for good. He's a criminal mastermind who happens to be a master marksman. He has good fighting skills and knows his way around explosives. So, Marvel or DC? (Wikipedia.com)

Question 25

Doctor Doom:

Doctor Doom was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the early '60s. He first appeared in, "The Fantastic Four #5," which was published in July of 1962. He's a villain who will stop at nothing to harm innocent people. Luckily for us, the Fantastic Four is ready to stand in his way. His real name is Victor Von Doom, and he's a part of the Sorcerers Supreme group. He's also a member of the Cabal and the Lethal Legion. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 26

Elektra:

Elektra is a superhero who often doubles as a villain. Her real name is Elektra Natchios and she was created by Frank Miller in the early '80s. She made her first appearance in, "Daredevil #168," which was published in January of 1981. She's a member of the Thunderbolts, the Hand, and the Chaste. She's a good fighter who takes care of her physique and a martial arts master. She also has telepathic abilities and is exceptionally agile in weaponry manipulation. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 27

Joker:

The Joker is probably one of the best villains of all time, and he was created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson. He first appeared in, "Batman #1," which was published in April of 1940. He is Batman's number one rival and it's hard to picture it any other way. He is a member of the Injustice Gang and the Injustice League. However, most of his allies will admit that he's better off working alone. He is a criminal mastermind. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 28

Catwoman:

Catwoman was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane in the early '40s. She made her first appearance in, "Batman #1," which was released in June of 1940. She is both a superhero and a villain. However, she's often fond of being on the wrong side of the tracks. Her real name is Selina Kyle, and she's a member of the Batman Family, the Outsiders, the Injustice League, and the Justice League. She's an expert burglar, a skilled fighter, and a gymnast. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 29

Viper:

Viper was created by Steve Englehart, Steve Gerber, Sal Buscema, and John Verpoorten. He first appeared in, "Captain Edition 157," which was published in January of 1973. This villain is often ended by the one who wants to precede him. His real name is Jordan Stryke and he's not someone you want to mess with. He is a member of the Serpent Society. However, he isn't the most popular villain out of the bunch. The Viper can be both male and female, depending on who has taken over the identity. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 30

Venom:

Venom was created by Randy Schueller, Roger Stern, Tom DeFalco, Mike Zeck, and Ron Frenz. He first appeared in, "The Alien Costume," which was published in May of 1984. He is a Klyntar who latches onto sentient beings and corrupts their mind with darkness and power. He has latched on to characters like Peter Parker, Otto Octavius, Groot, and Rocket Racoon. He's a member of the Dark Avengers, the Sinister Six, the Venom-army, and the Kree. So, Marvel or DC? (Wikipedia.com)

Question 31

Drax:

Drax the Destroyer was created by Jim Starlin in the early '70s. He made his first appearance in, " The Invincible Iron Man #55," which was published in February of 1973. His real name is Arthur Sampson Douglas, and he's an alien who can easily be recognized by his green skin and red markings. He's a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, the Infinity Watch, the Legion of the Unliving, and the Secret Defenders. He's a strong fighter with cosmic awareness. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 32

Deathstroke:

Deathstroke was created by Marv Wolfman and George Perez in the early '80s. He made his first appearance in, "The New Teen Titans #2," which was released in December of 1980. He goes by the name of Slade Wilson and is known for being extremely lethal. He is a member of the Injustice League, the Secret Society of Super, and the League of Assassins. He is a genius-level tactician, a master martial artist, and he's able to heal in the knick of time. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 33

Martian Manhunter:

Martian Manhunter was created by writer Joseph Samachson and artist Joe Certa in the mid-'50s. He first appeared in, "Detective Comics #225," which was released in November of 1955. He is a Green Martian from Mars, and his name is J'onn J'onzz. Although he might look like a villain, he's actually a good buy, proving that looks can be deceiving. He has genius-level intellect, a photographic memory, superhuman strength, speed, and endurance. He's also capable of becoming invisible as well as shapeshifting. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 34

Deadshot:

Deadshot was created by writer David Vern Reed and artist Lew Sayre Schwartz. However, his concept was created by Bob Kane. He first appeared in, "Batman #59," which was published in June of 1950. His real name is Floyd Lawton, and he's a human from New Earth. He's a part of the Secret Six and the Underground Society. He's a master marksman, a master assassin, and an expert combatant. Deadshot is a villain who means business. So, Marvel or DC? (Wikipedia.com)

Question 35

Nebula:

Nebula was created by Roger Stern and John Buscema in the mid-'80s. She first made an appearance in, "The Avengers #257," which was published in July of 1985. She's a Luphomoid who was taken by Thanos when she was just a kid and raised as one of his daughters. However, this does not mean that she has any affection for him. She's a member of the Graces as well as the United Front. She's a skilled assassin with superhuman strength. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 36

Mr. Freeze:

Mr. Freeze was created by writers Dave Wood and Paul Dini, and artists Sheldon Moldoff and Bruce Timm. However, his concept was invented by Bob Kane. He first appeared in, "Batman: Instant Freeze, Rats Like Cheese," which was published in February of 1959. He goes by the name Victor Fries and is a member of the Injustice League, the GothCorp, and the Secret Society of Super Villains. He has superhuman intelligence, strength, and durability. His special suit prevents him from getting cold. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 37

Green Arrow:

Green Arrow was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp in the early '40s. He first appeared in, "More Fun Comics #73," which was published in November of 1941. He goes by the name Oliver Jonah Queen, and he's a human who takes it upon himself to fight crime. He's a member of the Justice League, the Outsiders, and Queen Industries. He's an expert archer, a skilled combatant, and an intelligent individual who utilizes technology to give himself high-tech abilities. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 38

Daredevil:

Daredevil is a vigilante who was created by Stan Lee and Bill Everett in the early '60s. He first appeared in "Daredevil #1," which was published in April of 1964. His real name is Matthew Michael Murdock, and he's a human mutate. He lost his eyesight when he was a young boy, but managed to gain other abilities as a means of compensation. He's a member of the New Avengers, The Chaste, and the Defenders. He has superhuman senses and knows how to throw a punch. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 39

Mera:

Mera is Aquaman's right-hand woman, and she's fierce, to say the least. She was created by Jack Miller and Nick Cardy in the early '60s. She first appeared in, "Aquaman #11," which was published in September of 1963. She's an Atlantean who was born in Xebel. She's a member of the Red Lantern Corps, the Justice League United, and the Justice League. She has superhuman strength, stamina, speed, longevity, and durability. She's not someone to mess with, and that's the truth. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 40

Thing:

The Thing was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the early '60s. He first appeared in, "The Fantastic Four #1," which was published in November of 1961. His real name is Benjamin Jacob Grimm, and he's a human mutate. His cells were disrupted by a cosmic force during a mission to space, and he became the Thing soon after. He's a founding member of the Fantastic Four and he's also a part of the Future Foundation. So, Marvel or DC? (Wikipedia.com)

Question 41

Iron Fist:

Iron Fist was created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane in the early '70s. He made his first appearance in, "Marvel Premiere #15," which was released in May of 1974. His real name is Daniel Thoma Rand-K'ai, and he's a proud member of the New Avengers, the Heroes for Hire, and the Defenders. He's often seen fighting alongside Luke Cage and Daredevil. He's a skilled martial artist who can summon a concentrated amount of chi in his fist and use it as a means of weaponry. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 42

Luke Cage:

Luke Cage is a superhero who was created by Archie Goodwin, George Tuska, Roy Thomas, and John Romitta Sr. He first appeared in, "Luke Cage, Hero For Hire #1," which was published in June of 1972. He goes by the alter ego Carl Lucas and has been known to fight alongside the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the Defenders, and the Thunderbolts. He has superhuman strength and durability and is known for having unbreakable skin. He also heals extremely quickly. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 43

Gambit:

Gambit is a superhero who can sometimes be found playing for the super-villain team. He was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee. He made his first appearances in, "Uncanny X-Men, Annual #14," and, "Uncanny X-Men #266." His real name is Remy Etienne LeBeau, and he's a human mutant who is recognized by his red eyes. He's part of the X-Men and was once a member of the Thieves' Guild. He can manipulate kinetic energy, making him a force to be reckoned with. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 44

Wasp:

Wasp is Ant-Man's right-hand woman, and she wouldn't have it any other way. She was created by Stan Lee, Ernie Hart, and Jack Kirby in the '60s. She made her first appearance in, "Tales to Astonish #44," which was released in June of 1963. Her real name is Janet Van Dyne, and she's a human mutate who knows how to fight fire with fire. She's a member of the Avengers and the Agents of Wakanda. She can manipulate her size and control insects at will. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 45

Wonder Girl:

Wonder Girl is a beloved superhero who was created by Robert Kanigher in the late '40s. She first appeared in, "Wonder Woman, Vol 1, #23," which was published in May of 1947. She's often referred to as Diana Prince, Donna Troy, or Cassandra Sandmark. Although she was once a popular superhero, she no longer is. In fact, it seems as though Wonder Woman replaced her entirely. Although a lot of people still enjoy reading about her, she's not the best superhero in town. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 46

Bane:

Bane is a villain who'll stop at nothing to cause chaos. He was created by Chuck Dixon, Doug Moench, Graham Nolan, and Dennis O'Neil. He first appeared in, "Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1," which was released in January of 1993. He's a member of the Secret Society of Super Villains, the Secret Six, and the League of Assassins. He's a genius-level tactician, a master martial artist, and fighter. He also has superhuman strength thanks to the Venom drug he so desperately takes. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 47

Quicksilver:

Quicksilver is a superhero who was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. He first showed his face in, "The X-Men #4," which was published in March of 1964. His real name is Pietro Django Maximoff, and he's one of the fastest mutants alive. In fact, he's so fast that he can save hundreds of people from a burning building before it has time to explode. He's a member of the Avengers, the Inhumans, and the Brotherhood of Mutants. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 48

Black Panther:

Black Panther is a superhero who was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the mid-'60s. He was first showcased in, "Fantastic Four #52," a comic book that was released in July of 1966. His real name is T'Challa, and he's the leader of a secret country named Wakanda, which can be found in Africa. He's been known to work alongside the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Force. He has enhanced speed, strength, sense, and durability. He also has a genius-level intellect. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 49

Jay Garrick:

Jay Garrick is a superhero who was created by Gardner Fox and Harry Lampert. He made his first appearance in, "The Flash Comics #1," which was released in January of 1940. His real name is Jason Peter Garrick, and he's a proud member of the Justice Society of America. He is in a partnership with other speedsters like Barry Allen, Wally West, and Max Mercury. He can run extremely fast, to the point of altering molecular vibrations. He also heals quickly too. (Wikipedia.com)

Question 50

Bizarro:

Bizarro is a super-villain who was created by Otto Binder and George Papp. This villain is based on the superhero Superman. However, he's extremely different than his counterpart. He goes by the name of El-Kal and Kent Clark, proving that he is a mirror image of Clark Kent, aka Kal-El. He's a Kryptonian Clone who is up to no good. He comes from Bizarro World and is a member of the Injustice League as well as the Legion of Doom. (Wikipedia.com)