Comic Book History Quiz

Which character is often credited as the first superhero in American comic books, debuting in 1938?

• Batman

• Superman

• Wonder Woman

• The Flash

The Golden Age of Comics is generally considered to have started in which year?

• 1929

• 1938

• 1945

• 1956

Which comic book publisher introduced Captain America during the Golden Age of Comics?

• DC Comics

• Marvel Comics

• Image Comics

• Dark Horse Comics

The Silver Age of Comics is often marked by the publication of which comic book in 1956?

• Action Comics #1

• Detective Comics #27

• Showcase #4

• Amazing Fantasy #15

Which superhero team was introduced by Marvel Comics during the Silver Age of Comics in 1961?

• The Justice League

• The Avengers

• The Fantastic Four

• The X-Men

Who is the co-creator of Spider-Man, a character that debuted during the Silver Age of Comics?

• Jack Kirby

• Stan Lee

• Bob Kane

• Jerry Siegel

Which comic book series introduced the character of Barry Allen as The Flash, marking the beginning of the Silver Age of Comics?

• Flash Comics

• All-Star Comics

• Showcase

• Detective Comics

During the Golden Age of Comics, which superhero was known for wielding a magical ring that could create solid light constructs?

• Green Lantern

• Doctor Fate

• The Spectre

• Hawkman