There's No Way You Can Name The Superheroes Based Only On Their Logo
- by Kristen Catalano
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There are literally hundreds and hundreds of superheroes that appear in comic books, tv shows and movies around the world. It can be almost impossible to keep track of them all and know their appearances never mind their logos. They all have their own backstory, set of powers and reason for seeking justice for the innocent. Some started out their superhero career in an effort to exact revenge on something that happened in the past and others feel that they were born for it. Meanwhile some of the superheroes that you know and love didn't really have a choice in the matter.
Regardless, this quiz is for those who are completely obsessed with superhero everything, form the movies to the comics. We collected some of the more common superhero logos to see if you can match them to their correct owner. Some of them will be dead giveaways and others you will really have to think about before answering. Do you think that you are an expert on superheroes? Have you read all the comics and watched all the movies? If so then this quiz may be a breeze for you!
Can you name this superhero?
Lets start off with a really easy one. You should be able to name this superhero based solely off of his label easily because he is one of the most recognizable superheroes of all time. He has been around since 1938 when he was created by two high school students from Ohio. This superhero helped to create the superhero archetype and establish them as leading characters in comic books and strips around the world. He is still used in movies, shows and comics today.
How about this superhero?
This is another easy one, or at least it should be. This superhero should be immediately recognizable from his logo but if he's not then heres some background on him. This superhero has been around almost as long as superman and appears in comics and movies published by DC Comics. After witnessing the murder of his parents as a child he swore vengeance against criminals and hence this crime fighting, superhero was born. He trained himself to physically and mentally be able to do this.
We bet you can't get this one!
This superhero is a bit more unique then the rest. The superhero who wears this logo appears in comics and movies published by DC as well and was first created in 1941. This superhero's story is interesting because they are said to be sculpted from stone and given life by the Greek god Aphrodite. This superhero received their powers from the other Greek gods. However in the recent years DC has changed up their story a bit and now they are perceived to be the child of Zeus.
Can you name this superhero?
This superhero is a little lesser known then the previous ones mentioned but is still pretty popular nonetheless. He has also been around pretty long, created in 1939. There are a few different versions of this superhero but the most recent one centers around Barry Allen. After witnessing his mothers supernatural murder he is taken into custody by the police department and becomes a very successful crime scene investigator. When he is struck by lightening he wakes up from a coma with supernatural abilities.
How about this one?
This superhero is unique in the fact that they are actually related to another superhero. The two are cousins, with this one actually being older then the other superhero we already mentioned. Together they escaped their home planet of Krypton before it and everyone on it was destroyed. While flying through the skies saving innocent lives, this superhero is a rising journalist that is trying to get out of a rut and start doing what she has always dreamed of.
There is no way you will get this one!
This superhero is one of DC Comics longest lasting superheroes who has been adapted to television, video games and motion pictures. The original version of this superhero was created in 1940 during the superhero boom and typically fought crime in New York City with the help of his magical ring. This superhero survived a railroad bridge collapse. After this accident a flame instructed him how to create a ring that would grant him magical powers and abilities to protect the city.
Do you know this superhero?
This superhero came out of a pretty dire situation. When a rich, playboy genius was kidnapped and his kidnappers attempted to force him to build a weapon of mass destruction he sustained a pretty serious chest injury. Instead of creating this weapon he creates a suit of armor that allows him to escape as well as save his own life. Once he escapes he adjusts his suit and adds more features and weapons. He uses it to protect the world.
Can you name this superhero?
This should be a super easy one for you because the logo basically gives it away. But if you are very unfamiliar with superheroes and have no idea then here are some facts. This superhero has had a ton of different versions and dozens of movies, shows and comics that revolve around their story. The man in the suit is typically known as Peter Parker, a normal teenage boy who is equipped with a powerful suit to protect the city.
We bet you can't get this one!
This superhero is from Marvel comics and movies. The man inside the suit is not what you would typically expect from a superhero. He is recently released from prison and already back to his old games when he finds a suit while raiding a safe. He thinks that its a motorcycle suit and is shocked to find that it dramatically changes the size of his body. The owner of the suit is amazed that it works and recruits him to his team.
Do you know what superhero wears this logo?
This superhero looks a lot scarier then he actually is. Although he is massive and is capable of doing a lot of damage to anything that comes in his path he is actually a good guy. He uses his massive size and strength to protect the world from impending threats that they would not otherwise be able to defeat. This superhero is a perfect example of "don't judge a book by its cover". Do you know who we are talking about?
How about this superhero?
This superhero is another Marvel character that has appeared in their comics, shows and films over the years. He was first created in 1950 but did not receive much popularity so he was revived in 1964. Since his revival in 1964, he has remained in publications and one of the more popular Marvel characters. This superhero utilizes a nearly indestructible shield in order to fight off enemies. He throws this shield and it returns to him when in a battle
There is no way you can guess this one!
This superhero is pretty new to the scene. He was first created in 1991 and a movie starring him was released in 2016. A sequel to this film is set to be released this year. Initially this superhero was depicted as a villain but his image was changed eventually. He is unable to remember much of his life before becoming a superhero because of a mental condition that impairs his memory. He is played by actor Ryan Reynolds the past few years.
Can you figure this one out?
This superhero is featured in Marvel comics and movies. He is a sorcerer and protects earth from all mystical and magical threats. Before gaining his powers he was a wealthy and successful surgeon who also happened to be extremely egotistical. When he is in a terrible car accident that damages his hand he searches the earth for a way to repair it. This is when he encounters the Ancient One. After becoming one of the teachers tops students he becomes a practicer himself.
How about this one?
This superhero appeared in a 2011 Marvel movie. His character in the movie was based on the character that appeared in the comics. This superhero is not only a crime fighter but also a Prince because of his royal blood. His hammer allows him to fly as well as manipulate weather amongst other superhuman attributes. He first appeared in 1962 in the Silver Age Of Comic Books. This superhero is also a founding member of the superhero team the Avengers.
Can you name this superhero?
This superhero has a lot of different story lines and plots that are associated with them but the main one is that they kill evildoers in order to deliver their souls to the devil. The devil just happens to be their master. This hero is associated with a bunch of different superhero teams including the Avengers, the Defenders, the Champions, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Thunderbolts. This hero has also appeared in a ton of other Marvel media including movies and comics.
We bet you can't guess this one!
This superhero appears in media and comics published by DC Comics. This hero was originally created as a backup feature but ended up starring in multiple volumes of a solo comic book series. During the 1950s and 1960s, when comic books were most popular, he was a founding member of the Justice League. His appearance leads a lasting impression on those who see him so he has continued to gain popularity. Do you know what superhero we are talking about?
How about this one?
This superhero is yet another founding member of the Justice League. This character was created all the way back in 1939 by C.C. Beck and Bill Parker. After saying the word "SHAZAM" he is transformed from a normal boy into a costumed adult who possesses super strength, speed flight and a couple of other abilities. He was the most popular superhero of the 1940's based on sales and reception. This superhero was no longer published after the early 1940's because of lawsuits.
You definitely can't get this one right!
Do you know what superhero wears or is associated by this logo? This superhero is a Marvel character but is mostly associated with The X Men, Alpha Flight and The Avengers. He is unlike other superheroes because he is not afraid to use blunt force and violence to complete his task. He has been featured in his own solo, comic book series since 1988. His ruthless nature and attitude has made him increasingly popular in the recent years among younger crowds.
Do you know what superhero wears this logo?
This superhero's character lives in the crime ridden section of New York City known as Hells Kitchen. He is blinded by a radioactive substance that falls from a truck when he is pushing someone out of the way. Even though he loses his sight his other senses are heightened beyond normal human ability. As a result he has a "radar sense". He takes on the persona as a way to seeker revenge on the men who killed his only family, his father.
Can you figure this one out?
This is one of Marvel's newest supeheroes to get their very own movie. It proved to be extremely popular in the box office and they are already talking about a sequel just a few months after the first one was released. He is the first superhero of African Descent in American comics. This hero serves as the chief of the advanced African nation known as Wakanda. This hero gains his power from ingesting vibranium, substance from a meteorite that hit the tribe a long time ago.
Can you name this superhero?
This superhero doesn't look quite like you would think a superhero would look like. However, he is one of the most powerful beings in the DC Universe and one of the seven original members of the Justice League of America. He was ranked number #43 on IGN's greatest comic book hero list. He has appeared in a ton of DC sponsored products including action figures, video games, tv series, animated films and other merchandise. Do you know who this is?
How about this hero?
This hero was originally a member of the Teen Titans but was also a founding member of the Justice League in DC's 2011 reboot of its comic book titles. This characters parents were scientists who used him as a test subject for various intelligence enhancement projects. Although these treatments end up being successful and his IQ grows to that of a genius he resents them and his parents. This is the initial reason that he joins the Teen Titans, for support.
There is no way you will figure this one out!
A ton of incarnations of this superhero have appeared in DC Comics since they were first featured in 1941. They all however involve the use of archaic weapons and artificial wings. They have appeared in several of DC's flagship team up titles including Justice League of America and Justice Society of America. This superhero is the reincarnation of an Egyptian royal who was killed along with their lover. The two lovers bonds created a caused them to be reborn several times.
Do you know who this superhero is?
You have probably seen this logo everywhere. It has garnished a ton of popularity over the past couple of years. This hero uses lethal measures in order to fight crime. He is officially a "vigilante". He officially has no superpowers so he uses his strength and any weapons that are available to him in order to bring out his own form of justice. This character is described as brutal, tortured and damaged because of things that happened in his past.
Here's the last one!
This superhero appears in comic books published by DC Comics. In the original comics this was an identity that was assumed by Superman when he was when stranded on Kryptonian City of Kandor. In later comics he was reinvented as a legendary vigilante from Krypton. The hero who now goes by this name is the same person who was once Robin, Batman's partner. After he retired from his role as Robin because of his age he took on this role.