Which Spidey Was It? Can You Match The Storyline To Its Spider-Man?
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If Batman and Superman are DC's flagship superheroes, Spider-Man is undoubtedly the Marvel equivalent. The Webbed Wonder is instantly recognisable by people all around the world and has been seen in countless forms of media over the years; animated television shows, video games, theme park rides and, of course, live action movies, amongst other places.
Comic books aside, the four most famous versions of the character are undoubtedly the three live action blockbuster movie versions (played by Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland respectively) and the 1990s cartoon version (voiced by Christopher Daniel Barnes) from the series that ran from 1994 to 1998.
Those four versions of the character did a lot of things between them - and it's those four versions of the characters we'll be focusing on in this quiz. So, do you know which version of Spider-Man did these things? Let's find out right now (we feel the need to warn you that some of the images attached to the questions are there as red herrings, so do focus more on the text than on the images! And read the answers carefully, as they aren't all the same for each question!).
Which Spidey dated Mary Jane Watson?
Over the years in various forms of media, Spider-Man has dated a number of very well-known female characters - in spite of the fact that he knows any female he dates is in potential danger from his enemies. These have included Gwen Stacy, Liz Allan, Betty Brant, Felicia Hardy and, of course, Mary Jane Watson. Not every version of the character has dated Mary Jane, however, so do you know which of those listed has done so? Which of these Spideys dated Mary Jane Watson?
Which Spidey stopped a train full of people?
While Spider-Man is nowhere near characters like Superman and the Hulk in terms of his physical strength, the Webbed Wonder has pulled off some extremely impressive feats of strength over the years. Very few have been more impressive than when he stopped a rapid transit R train full of people, after Doctor Octopus had sabotaged the controls. Spidey stood at the front of the train, fired his webs at the surrounding buildings, and kept a tight hold of them until the train stopped. Which Spidey stopped a train full of people?
Which Spidey stole Captain America's shield?
Spider-Man is a cheeky and audacious young superhero who isn't afraid to do some pretty unthinkable things if he believes they're the right thing to do in the situation at hand. In the case of this question, that involved stealing the famous and iconic Vibranium shield away from Steve Rogers AKA Captain America himself. But which version of the character would be so bold against such an experienced superhero and established member of the Avengers? Which Spidey stole Captain America's shield?
Which Spidey attended Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters?
Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters - also known as the X-Mansion, the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning and various other names - is the private estate of the mutant and X-Men member known colloquially as Professor X. It is largely a school for teenage mutants, as well as some who are a little older, and has a faculty mainly made up of X-Men members (Wolverine, Cyclops, Emma Frost, Nightcrawler etc). But which version of Spider-Man attended Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters?
Which Spidey was caught in his costume by his Aunt May?
Peter Parker, as a general rule, does his very best to keep his two lives as a high school student and a superhero very separate from each other. The reason he generally does this is to keep those close to him safe (should his enemies learn about his friends, girlfriend/wife and/or family, those people would be in danger). However, one of these versions of Peter Parker was seen by his Aunt May wearing his Spider-Man costume. Which Spidey was caught in costume by his Aunt May?
Which Spidey went up against the Lizard?
Spider-Man has one of the richest and most interesting rogues galleries in superhero history. One of the most enduring of those rogues is Dr. Curt Connors AKA the Lizard. Connors transformed into the Lizard after trying to heal his amputated arm using a serum that included reptile DNA. He became a humanoid lizard with strength, speed and durability to rival those of Spider-Man's, sharp claws and, of course, rapid regenerative healing abilities. But which version of Spidey went up against the Lizard?
Which Spidey went up against the Kingpin?
The Kingpin AKA Wilson Fisk is an extremely powerful New York crime boss. He has been a thorn in the side of a number of Marvel superheroes over the years, including Spider-Man, Daredevil and the Punisher. In spite of the fact that he has no superpowers, he has natural strength, durability and fighting ability that makes him a physical match for Spider-Man. He has appeared in various media, but which of these versions of Spidey went up against the Kingpin?
Which Spidey got called "Underoos"?
Peter Parker AKA Spider-Man has gone by many names over the years. "The Webbed Wonder" is, of course, a very famous one and, if J. Jonah Jameson had his way, he'd go by much worse names too (the "Masked Menace" is quite tame, given how much Jameson hates Spidey!). But only one version of the character has ever been referred to as "Underoos" - although this was only once. Do you know which version of Spidey went by this hilarious nickname?
Which Spidey shot webs out of his own body?
"Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can!" That's how the song goes, but the fact is that most versions of the character can't actually shoot webbing like spiders can without the aid of mechanical web-shooters. Peter Parker, being the genius that he is, is generally able to create them himself - complete with synthetic webbing - in order to swing around and immobilise enemies and whatnot. But which version of Spidey was able to shoot biological webbing from out of his own body?
Which Spidey wore a black alien costume?
Spider-Man is undoubtedly known best for wearing his iconic red and blue costume, but that isn't the only coloured costumed the Webbed Wonder has been known to wear over the years. When his costume came into contact with a mysterious alien symbiote, it formed over it, turned it black and, when worn, it granted him increased strength and generally enhanced powers, while also increasing his aggressiveness and hostility. But do you know which version of Spidey wore a black alien costume?
Which Spidey went up against Harry Osborn in the Green Goblin gear?
Harry Osborn is one of Peter Parker's best friends, while Harry's father Norman is one of Spider-Man's most feared and enduring enemies. This dynamic was always going to result in complications in Peter and Harry's friendship - and that is exactly what has happened. In fact, Harry has donned the Green Goblin gear and fought against Spider-Man in various different forms of media. But which Spidey actually went up against Harry Osborn when the latter was wearing the Green Gobling gear?
Which Spidey went up against Galactus?
Galactus (who is also known as Galan) is one of the most feared and formidable cosmic beings in the Marvel universe - and there is simply no way that Spider-Man could take him on alone (he might as well be a flea, given the incalculable power difference between the pair). That being said, if an army of superheroes joined forces in an attempt to defend the Earth from the planet-devouring entity, Spider-Man would undoubtedly be involved. Which Spidey went up against Galactus?
Which Spidey held up a tram full of children?
When Spider-Man was fighting against the Green Goblin, the villain took a Roosevelt Island Tram car full of children hostage near the Queensboro Bridge, in order to challenge the hero to a confrontation. In order to give Spider-Man a dilemma, the Goblin dropped both the tram full of kids and the hero's girlfriend. Spidey managed to save them both, while the villain was pelted and heckled by civilians. But which Spidey held up the Roosevelt Island Tram car full of children?
Which Spidey went up against Mysterio?
Mysterio is the alter-ego of a number of Spider-Man villains, most notably that of Quentin Beck. Beck is a special effects and illusion expert who is also a master hypnotist and magician. He is also a capable amateur chemist and roboticist, as well as an exceptional combatant in both armed an unarmed combat, which makes him very dangerous. Some versions of Spider-Man have faced the tricky villain over the years, but several of them haven't. But which Spidey went up against Mysterio?
Which Spidey tried to hold a ferry together?
In this particular story, after finding out the whereabouts of the villainous Vulture from the criminal Aaron Davis, Spider-Man headed to the Staten Island Ferry to confront him. A battle ensued that resulted in a malfunctioning weapon tearing the ferry clean in half. Spider-Man attempted to hold the two parts of the ferry together, but couldn't do it on his own, resulting in another hero arriving to give him a hand and seal the two parts back together. But which Spidey tried to hold the ferry together?
Which Spidey stopped a group of bank robbers in Avengers masks?
Spider-Man encounters a lot of... let's say.... colourful characters in his life of fighting crime in New York, but few have been as colourful as this particular group! On this occasion, he stopped a robbery in a bank that was being carried out by four men wearing Avengers masks. There was a Thor mask, an Iron Man mask, a Hulk mask and a Captain American mask. But which Spidey stopped the group of bank robbers who were wearing Avengers masks?
Which Spidey was on his school's academic decathlon team?
Peter Parker is a very, very intelligent young man and often gets involved with extracurricular academic activities - including being a part of his school's academic decathlon team. This particular Spidey was a member of said team, but quit to spend more time being a superhero. He rejoined the team for a tournament event in Washington, D.C., but he missed it when he got distracted by a supervillain doing supervillain things. But which Spidey was in his school's academic decathlon team?
Which Spidey wrestled against a character played by Hulk Hogan?
In a number of Spider-Man origin stories, it is professional wrestling that inspires Peter Parker to don the mask and tight costume and become the Webbed Wonder. Whether it's because he saw a poster with a masked wrestler on it, participated in a competition and got given a wrestling name that gave him an idea, or otherwise, wrestling is often key in Parker becoming Spidey. But which live action Spidey wrestled against a character played by the wrestling icon that is Hulk Hogan?
Which Spidey went after his Uncle Ben's killer on screen?
Peter Parker's Uncle Ben has always been a very big part of his life - both as a typical high school student and as the superhero known as Spider-Man. Ben's death in all forms of media had a massive impact on Peter's life. It made him angry, it made him sad, and it made him determined to succeed in every area of his life. But which version of Spidey actually went after his Uncle Ben's killer looking for revenge on screen?
Which Spidey forgave his Uncle Ben's killer on screen?
It can take a big man to stand up to someone who has wronged them, but it can take an even bigger man to forgive and forget what that person has done - especially when it comes to murdering a member of someone's family. However, being a decent human being and a true hero, Peter Parker has, in fact, forgiven his Uncle Ben's killer on more than one occasion. Which of these Spideys forgave their Uncle Ben's killer on screen?
Which Spidey had a date with Felicia Hardy?
Felicia Hardy is a very important character in Spider-Man lore, appearing in various roles in different media. She has been an ally, lover and indeed an enemy of Spider-Man. She has been presented as working for Oscorp and as a world-famous cat burglar. She is also generally presented as a very capable fighter. She is most well-known by her other name - that of her alter-ego the Black Cat. But do you know which of these particular Spideys actually had a date arranged with Felicia Hardy?
Which Spidey said "This is my gift, my curse. Who am I? I'm Spider-man"?
Spider-Man is famously inspired by his late Uncle Ben. One version of the character said a very memorable quote in relation to something his Uncle Ben had said to him. This is that quote: "Whatever life holds in store for me, I will never forget these words: 'With great power comes great responsibility.' This is my gift, my curse. Who am I? I'm Spider-man." It was said as a voiceover. But which Spidey was it who actually said this particular quote?
Which Spidey promised his girlfriend's dying father that he'd stay away from her?
The very nature of what Peter Parker does when he's being Spider-Man is likely to put those close to him at risk - that's a given and it's undeniable. For many of those around him, they will never know that, as he keeps his secret identity from them. Sometimes, however, they find out. In this case Parker's girlfriend's father found out. While he was helping him fight a villain, the girlfriend's father was mortally wounded and made Peter promise to stay away from his daughter. Which Spidey made that promise?
Which Spidey went up against machines known as Spider-Slayers?
Spider-Slayers are a variety of robots that come in a number of different shapes and sizes. They are specifically designed to hunt down, capture and/or kill Spider-Man. They are generally designed and built by Spencer Smythe (though this has varied from source to source, with the likes of the Tinkerer also designing and building them) with financial backing from the likes of Norman Osborn and/or J. Jonah Jameson. But which of these Spideys went up against the machines known as Spider-Slayers?
Which Spidey refused to give Harry Osborn his blood?
In some versions of the Spider-Man story, there is a hereditary illness that is passed down from generation to generation within the Osborn family. In one instance, when Harry Osborn was just starting to experience the serious symptoms of the illness in question, he believed Spider-Man's blood would cure him, so he summoned the Webbed Wonder and asked him to donate some of his blood to him. Spider-Man refused, believing it would actually harm Harry. Which Spider-Man refused to give Harry Osborn his blood?
Which Spidey found a video message from his father in a subway station?
In most versions of Spider-Man's story, Peter Parker lives with his Aunt May and Uncle Ben (when the latter is still alive, at least) because his mother and father are no longer around. In a number of those cases, Parker tries to find out more about his parents. Which version of Spidey's investigations into his parents' disappearance led him to find a video message from his father, Richard Parker, in a hidden laboratory in an abandoned New York subway station?
Which Spidey grew four extra arms?
Peter Parker got lucky when he was bitten by the radioactive spider that gave him his powers - he gained a bunch of cool abilities, like super-strength, speed and durability, enhanced senses and the ability to stick to walls, without any real negative side effects i.e. he didn't look hideous like a spider. But which version of the character tried to cure himself and ended up growing four extra limbs and, ultimately, turning into the hideous creature known as the Man-Spider?
Which Spidey referenced The Empire Strikes Back?
Spider-Man is generally presented as a teenager, so he's pretty young. Peter Parker is usually either in high school or college. He is, therefore, younger than most of his fellow heroes. So when one version said to some other heroes "Hey guys, you ever see that really old movie, Empire Strikes Back?" some of them seemed a little taken aback by just how young Spidey was. But which version of Spidey described The Empire Strikes back as a "really old movie"?
Which Spidey lived next door to a girl called Ursula Ditkovich?
There are a lot of weird and wonderful characters in the lives of Peter Parker and Spider-Man. His family, his friends, his lovers and, of course, his enemies are all interesting people. Very few have ever been as weird (or, let's say, "quirky") as Ursula Ditkovich. Ursula was the daughter of Peter Parker's landlord. While the landlord was often harsh and unforgiving towards Peter, Ursula doted on him in a big way, due to a very obvious crush she had on him. But which Spidey lived next door to Ursula Ditkovich?
Which Spidey made his friend drop a Lego Death Star?
Despite the fact he is a super-cool superhero for a big chunk of his life, Peter Parker is also a very normal schoolkid - in fact, he's less normal and more of a complete geek! He likes science and other academic subjects, but he also has nerdy hobbies. One Spidey and his friend got very excited over a Lego Death Star and, when his friend brought it over, he dropped it upon the realisation that Parker was actually Spider-Man. Which Spidey made his friend drop a Lego Death Star?
Which Spidey teamed-up with Blade?
Spider-Man is undoubtedly known best for working on his own as "the friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man", tackling street-level crimes such as robberies and muggings in New York City. But there's also no denying that he has worked alongside some of the most iconic superheroes in the Marvel universe; Iron Man, Captain America, Daredevil, the Hulk, Wolverine, Thor, Black Widow and many more. But which one of these Spideys teamed-up with the half-vampire character Blade to take on the likes of Morbius?
Which Spidey worked as a pizza delivery guy?
In terms of an occupation, Peter Parker is, of course, most strongly associated with being a photographer for The Daily Bugle (aside from being a superhero, that is!). But the different versions of the character have had other jobs too. One particular version of Parker, in addition to being Spider-Man, took a job as a pizza delivery guy. He didn't last very long in the role, as his Spider-Man duties made him late and he was fired. But which Spidey (albeit briefly) worked as a pizza delivery guy?
Which Spidey said "Ahem. You know, in the future, if you're going to steal cars, don't dress like a car thief, man"?
Spider-Man loves to taunt the criminals he apprehends and this was a prime example of him doing that. When Spidey interrupted a car thief mid-crime, he said "Ahem. You know, in the future, if you're going to steal cars, don't dress like a car thief, man." The thief then stupidly asked Spidey if he was a cop, to which Spidey replied "Really? You seriously think I'm a cop? Cop in a skin-tight red and blue suit?" But which Spidey said this?
Which Spidey went up against Doctor Octopus?
One of Marvel's most instantly recognisable villains - and one of Spider-Man's most dangerous and enduring rogues - is undoubtedly Otto Octavius AKA Doctor Octopus. Doctor Octopus is a genius (but very mad) scientist who has four super-strong and durable mechanical appendages that he has complete telepathic control over attached to his back. This combination of factors makes him a formidable rival to Spider-Man both mentally and physically. But which version of Spidey actually had to go up against Doctor Octopus?
Which Spidey accidentally punched his Aunt May?
Peter Parker and his Aunt May have a very close relationship - and Peter undoubtedly loves her very, very much. That being said, their relationship can sometimes be volatile - usually due to the stresses Parker experiences from being Spider-Man and having to hide it from May. They end up having some heated arguments that can get very animated at times. During an argument between the two, which of these Spideys punched his Aunt May in the face completely by accident?