Marvel Comics quiz

More questions about Marvel Comics

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1. 1 Easy

   Why did billionaire Tony Stark build the first Iron Man suit?

   Answer: To keep shrapnel from reaching his heart

   Why: Fellow captive Yinsen wired an electromagnet in Stark's chest to a car battery, and the arc reactor they built later took over that job.

2. 2 Medium

   Which alien race fought the Skrulls in a famous galactic war?

   Answer: Kree

   Why: Roy Thomas wrote the nine issue saga across Avengers #89 to #97 from 1971 to 1972, with Neal Adams drawing its central chapters.

3. 3 Hard

   Which cosmic entity is the brother of the Collector in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

   Answer: The Grandmaster

   Why: In the comics each Elder of the Universe is the last of a different ancient race, so their brotherhood is only figurative.

4. 4 Easy

   Which planet-devouring cosmic entity granted the Silver Surfer his cosmic powers?

   Answer: Galactus

   Why: Galactus spared Norrin Radd's homeworld Zenn-La only under the condition that Norrin become his herald and scout new worlds for him to consume.

5. 5 Medium

   What is the true name of the hero Nightcrawler?

   Answer: Kurt Wagner

   Why: His teleport is written BAMF, the sound of air rushing in, and it leaves a whiff of brimstone from the dimension he passes through.

6. 6 Hard

   What metal is Captain America's round shield made of?

   Answer: Vibranium

   Why: Metallurgist Myron MacLain cast it by accident during World War II while working on tank armor, and he could never repeat the process.