Posts tagged with Comics

What year did Popeye the Sailor debut?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 17, 2025

Popeye the Sailor was supposed to be a minor character when he showed up in "Thimble Theatre," but global stardom would soon follow. When did this unlikely hero make his first appearance?

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 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 is the strongest material known to mankind?

By Nerdy Trivia | August 21, 2024

Wakanda and Captain America may have the luxury of using vibranium, but in the real world we need to stick to things that are... real. Take a guess and find out what the strongest material on Earth actually is.

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?

What is the longest-running newspaper in the U.S.?

By Nerdy Trivia | August 14, 2024

Newspapers have been around longer than most of us can remember. Back in ye olden days, they were like the town gossip, but with better spelling. Among all these papers, there's one that's been around longer than the rest. Can you guess which one is the oldest?

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.

Deadpool vs. Wolverine: Who Would Win

By Classic Nerd | July 22, 2024

Dive into the ultimate Marvel showdown fans have debated for decades, just in time for their movie team-up. Deadpool vs Wolverine: Who wins?

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

Every theatrical Batman film, ranked

By Guest Contributor | March 3, 2022

Whatever name you prefer to call him by—Batman, the Batman, Batsy, the Caped Crusader, the World’s Greatest Detective, the Dark Knight, the Dork Knight, Beloved—Bruce Wayne’s alter ego has taken many forms over the years in his efforts to protect Gotham from clowns, plant ladies, and that one guy who just likes to shoot ketchup and mustard at people. Sometimes he growls incomprehensibly. Sometimes he ice skates. Sometimes he’s actually just LEGO bricks. But he always stands for justice and absol