Posts tagged with Comic Books

Which superhero group is called Marvel's "First Family"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 16, 2025

Marvel Comics nearly shut its doors until Stan Lee gambled everything on a group who lived publicly, squabbled constantly, and treated saving the universe like a family business. Which team earned the title of Marvel's "First Family" and helped launch the entire Marvel Universe?

Who is the main villain in "The Smurfs"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 3, 2024

The Smurfs have charmed audiences for generations with their magical woodland adventures. What's the name of the Smurf's relentless hunter?

What's the most expensive comic book ever sold?

By Jesse Lennox | November 30, 2024

If we had known that those $.10 comic books back in the day would end up being worth thousands, or in this case millions, of dollars I bet our parents would’ve been a bit more willing to part with that dime. Which comic has fetched the highest price at auction?

What newspaper does Clark Kent work for?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 8, 2024

Superman's disguise as mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent might not fool anyone with functioning eyesight, but his newspaper job remains iconic. Which newspaper employed the always-disappearing reporter?

Who is the first superhero to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 2, 2024

Hollywood Boulevard has been the ultimate red carpet for the entertainment industry since 1960. It's where the greats leave their mark – quite literally – in terrazzo and brass. Who is the first superhero to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Who was the first superhero to popularize having a sidekick?

By Nerdy Trivia | September 3, 2024

Dive into the colorful world of superhero sidekicks in this witty trivia challenge. Discover which caped crusader first decided crime-fighting was better as a team sport and pioneered the dynamic duo trend that changed comics forever.

What is the highest-grossing media franchise of all time?

By Nerdy Trivia | August 30, 2024

Explore the evolution from successful film franchises to dominant media empires. Discover how merchandising, toys, books, and more elevate franchises like Star Trek beyond movies and TV. Find out which franchise reigns supreme in earnings, surpassing all competitors in the entertainment industry.

What was Marvel Comics originally called?

By Nerdy Trivia | August 20, 2024

Marvel has had quite the whirlwind history. It burst onto the scene and helped to usher in the Silver Age of comics with a litany of iconic characters. But when this iconic company first hit the scene, it was actually called something else. What was Marvel Comics originally known as?

Cowabunga Comic Con: TMNT Co-Creator Discusses Comics’ 40-Year History

By Classic Nerd | July 26, 2024

TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman reflects on 40 years of Turtle Power at SDCC, sharing origin stories, behind-the-scenes tidbits, and teasing future projects.

What does the DC in DC Comics stand for?

By Nerdy Trivia | July 22, 2024

Dive into comic book history with today's trivia! Uncover the origin of DC Comics' name, from its pulp fiction roots to superhero empire. Learn about the visionaries behind the iconic characters and discover the true meaning of those famous initials. Test your knowledge now!

When did Spider-Man make his comic-book premiere?

By Nerdy Trivia | July 11, 2024

It’s said that the idea for Spider-Man came to Stan Lee, in part, while watching a spider climb up the wall. Lee himself has said he’s heard the story recited back to him so many times he’s not even sure if it’s true anymore. But who cares if it’s true? It’s clearly one of the most relatable superhero origin stories ever created. Lee also said he wanted to create a character that teenagers could relate to. Sure, Spider-Man has awesome spider-like abilities, but he also struggles at school and

What’s the most a comic book has ever sold for?

By Nerdy Trivia | July 2, 2024

When I was younger I bought an unsealed copy of The Death of Superman and tucked it away, assuming it’d make me extremely rich decades later. Now that it’s decades later, it’s only worth a little more than the $2.50 I paid for it. And that is how I learned that I’m not good at being a comic book collector. But some people out there are REALLY good at it. Sure, some of them claim they’re really just in it for the fandom, but when you start to see the numbers that go around in terms of what some

What is Superman’s biological birth name?

By Classic Nerd | March 2, 2024

Taking the name "Superman" has to be one of the boldest hero moves of all time. You have to be pretty damn confident in yourself to look around at other men and decide you are not just way better than them, but SUPER better. But hey, time and time again, he's proven that he deserves the name. Mostly by wearing red underwear over blue tights. I mean, you're probably pretty strong if you're going to just show up in public in that outfit. And just in case anyone might forget who you are, you put a

Which member of the X-Men has a pet dragon in the comic books?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 8, 2024

The X-Men have a lot going for them: A cool leader, awesome powers, and form-fitting costumes. If that weren't enough to make you jealous, one of their members even has a pet dragon. You won't find this answer in the movies or cartoons, because introducing a pet dragon would obviously destroy any other attempts at interesting storylines. That would be the only thing anyone would care about. So for now, this tidbit is limited to the comic books. Which member of the X-Men has a cute wittle drago

Who was the first Robin in comic book history?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 31, 2024

When someone says, "You're like the Robin to my Batman," you should run. That's because things don't typically turn out that well for Batman's perennial kid sidekicks. But in return for all that sacrifice, Robin is the prototypical sidekick and the one who honestly put sidekicks in general on the map. Robin first appeared in 1940, in Detective Comics #38. With Batman being such an emo loner, he needed someone he could talk to, according to creators Bob Kane and Bill Finger. Since then there h