Are you ready to test your knowledge of capes, masks, and superpowers? I’ve put together this massive collection of over 100 superhero trivia questions that are perfect for your next game night, road trip, or even just to challenge yourself.
I’ve always been a huge comic book nerd (my kids even joke about my “secret comic stash” in the basement), and nothing brings people together like a friendly competition over who knows more about their favorite superheroes. Just last month, I hosted a Marvel movie marathon with friends, and our trivia breaks between films had everyone laughing and arguing about the most obscure superhero facts!
Whether you’re a casual fan who enjoys the occasional superhero movie or a dedicated comic book collector who knows every origin story by heart, there’s something here for everyone. I’ve organized everything into categories and included a mix of easy, medium, and challenging questions to keep things interesting.
Marvel Superheroes Trivia
Marvel has given us some of the most iconic superheroes of all time, from the mighty Avengers to the street-level Defenders. My son and I have watched every MCU movie at least twice (some much more than that!), and we still discover new details each time. Test your knowledge with these Marvel-ous questions!
- What is the name of Thor’s hammer?
Answer: Mjolnir - Which character is known as the “Merc with a Mouth”?
Answer: Deadpool - What is Captain America’s shield made of?
Answer: Vibranium - In the comics, before becoming Vision, whose consciousness was uploaded into Vision’s body?
Answer: JARVIS (Just A Rather Very Intelligent System) - What is Peter Parker’s middle name?
Answer: Benjamin - Who was the first female member of the Avengers in the comics?
Answer: Wasp (Janet Van Dyne) - What type of doctor is Doctor Strange?
Answer: Neurosurgeon - What is the real name of the Black Panther?
Answer: T’Challa - Which Infinity Stone was located in Loki’s scepter?
Answer: Mind Stone - What is the name of Star-Lord’s ship in Guardians of the Galaxy?
Answer: The Milano - Which original Avenger was not in the first Avengers movie?
Answer: Wasp - What is Tony Stark’s daughter’s name?
Answer: Morgan Stark - Which character can shrink to the size of an ant?
Answer: Ant-Man - What year was the first Iron Man movie released, launching the MCU?
Answer: 2008 - Which actor played Bruce Banner/Hulk before Mark Ruffalo?
Answer: Edward Norton - What is Wolverine’s real name?
Answer: James Howlett (commonly known as Logan) - In the comics, which character was a founding member of the Avengers but didn’t appear in the 2012 film?
Answer: Ant-Man (Hank Pym) - What planet is Groot from?
Answer: Planet X - What does S.H.I.E.L.D. stand for?
Answer: Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division - What metal are Wolverine’s claws made of?
Answer: Adamantium - Who is Peter Quill’s father?
Answer: Ego the Living Planet - What was the Winter Soldier’s code name when he was first activated?
Answer: Asset - What was the name of the program that created Captain America?
Answer: Project Rebirth (also accepted: Super Soldier Program) - Which fictional African nation does Black Panther rule?
Answer: Wakanda - What is the name of Hawkeye’s wife?
Answer: Laura Barton
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DC Comics Trivia
DC gave us the original superheroes that defined the genre, from Superman’s first appearance in 1938 to the ongoing adventures of the Justice League. Growing up, I was always a Batman fan (I still have my dog-eared copy of “The Dark Knight Returns” from when I was 15!). Let’s see how much you know about the heroes of the DC universe!
- Who is Batman’s butler?
Answer: Alfred Pennyworth - What planet is Superman from?
Answer: Krypton - In the comics, who was the second Robin?
Answer: Jason Todd - What’s the name of Batman’s home city?
Answer: Gotham City - What is Wonder Woman’s real name?
Answer: Diana Prince (or Diana of Themyscira) - What is Superman’s birth name?
Answer: Kal-El - Which Green Lantern was a member of the Justice League in the animated series?
Answer: John Stewart - What’s the name of the company where Clark Kent works?
Answer: The Daily Planet - Who is Harley Quinn’s sometimes-boyfriend and partner in crime?
Answer: The Joker - What is Flash’s real name in the Justice League animated series?
Answer: Wally West - What is Batman’s real name?
Answer: Bruce Wayne - What is Aquaman’s home city called?
Answer: Atlantis - Who is Wonder Woman’s mother?
Answer: Queen Hippolyta - Which superhero was formerly known as Captain Marvel before being renamed Shazam?
Answer: Shazam (Billy Batson) - What does the “S” symbol on Superman’s chest actually stand for in his Kryptonian heritage?
Answer: Hope (not “Superman”) - Which villain broke Batman’s back in the “Knightfall” storyline?
Answer: Bane - What is the name of Batman’s son?
Answer: Damian Wayne - In which fictional city does most of the Green Arrow’s adventures take place?
Answer: Star City - Who is Nightwing’s alter ego?
Answer: Dick Grayson (the first Robin) - What is the source of Flash’s super speed?
Answer: The Speed Force
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Superhero Movies Trivia
The superhero genre has dominated the box office for years now, bringing our favorite comic book characters to life. My family has a tradition of opening night viewings for major superhero movie releases – we even did a 22-movie Marvel marathon leading up to Endgame (yes, it took us weeks)! Test your knowledge of the biggest superhero blockbusters.
- Who directed “The Dark Knight” trilogy?
Answer: Christopher Nolan - Which actor has played Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Answer: Tom Holland - In “Avengers: Infinity War,” what was the last thing Nick Fury said before disappearing?
Answer: “Motherfu—” - Which superhero movie won an Academy Award for Best Picture nomination?
Answer: Black Panther - Who played Wolverine in the X-Men movies?
Answer: Hugh Jackman - How many Infinity Stones are there in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Answer: 6 - In “The Dark Knight,” who kills the Joker’s pencil trick victim?
Answer: The Joker - In “Captain America: Civil War,” which Avenger gets paralyzed?
Answer: War Machine (James Rhodes) - What actor played Lex Luthor in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”?
Answer: Jesse Eisenberg - In “Avengers: Endgame,” who sacrifices themselves to get the Soul Stone?
Answer: Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff) - Who directed “Wonder Woman” (2017)?
Answer: Patty Jenkins - In “The Avengers,” what does Tony Stark eat after the battle?
Answer: Shawarma - Which character says the line “I’m always angry” before transforming?
Answer: Bruce Banner/Hulk - What is the name of the fictional metal in the Marvel Universe that Captain America’s shield is made from?
Answer: Vibranium - Who plays Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe?
Answer: Jason Momoa - In “Deadpool,” what is Wade Wilson’s girlfriend’s name?
Answer: Vanessa - How many days did Doctor Strange spend bargaining with Dormammu?
Answer: It’s not specifically stated, but Strange implies it was thousands of times - In “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” what is Miles Morales’ father’s profession?
Answer: Police officer - Which actor has played the Joker in the most films?
Answer: Mark Hamill (voice acting in animated films) - What is Tony Stark’s daughter’s name in “Avengers: Endgame”?
Answer: Morgan Stark
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Comic Book History Trivia
The rich history of comic books spans nearly a century, with countless iconic moments and creators. I still remember buying my first comic from a corner store when I was 8 years old (it was an X-Men issue, and I was hooked immediately!). Let’s see how well you know the history behind your favorite heroes.
- In what year was the first Superman comic published?
Answer: 1938 - Who created Spider-Man?
Answer: Stan Lee and Steve Ditko - What was the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film?
Answer: Iron Man - Who is considered the primary creator of Batman?
Answer: Bob Kane (though Bill Finger contributed significantly) - Which comic book event featured the death of Superman?
Answer: “The Death of Superman” - What year did the first Avengers comic debut?
Answer: 1963 - Who created Wolverine?
Answer: Len Wein and John Romita Sr. - What was the name of the first superhero team in comic book history?
Answer: Justice Society of America - Which famous comic book writer created Thanos?
Answer: Jim Starlin - What was the first graphic novel to win a Pulitzer Prize?
Answer: “Maus” by Art Spiegelman - In what year was Marvel Comics founded?
Answer: 1939 (as Timely Comics, before becoming Marvel) - Who created Wonder Woman?
Answer: William Moulton Marston - What was the first major comic book crossover event in Marvel Comics?
Answer: Secret Wars (1984) - What was the original name of DC Comics when it was founded?
Answer: National Allied Publications - Who is known as the “King of Comics” for his influential work at Marvel?
Answer: Jack Kirby - What controversial comic book led to the creation of the Comics Code Authority in 1954?
Answer: “Seduction of the Innocent” by Fredric Wertham - Which famous comic book artist co-created Deadpool?
Answer: Rob Liefeld - What year did the first X-Men comic debut?
Answer: 1963 - Who wrote the iconic Batman story “The Killing Joke”?
Answer: Alan Moore - What was the first comic to feature Batman?
Answer: Detective Comics #27
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Supervillains Trivia
Behind every great superhero stands an equally compelling villain! Some of my favorite comic storylines are defined by their antagonists – I still think Heath Ledger’s Joker is one of the greatest movie villains of all time. Let’s see how well you know the notorious nemeses of our favorite heroes.
- Who is Spider-Man’s newspaper editor boss who considers Spider-Man a menace?
Answer: J. Jonah Jameson - What is the real name of the villain Apocalypse from X-Men?
Answer: En Sabah Nur - Which villain was originally an archaeologist before becoming an enemy of Wonder Woman?
Answer: Cheetah (Barbara Ann Minerva) - What is Magneto’s real name?
Answer: Erik Lehnsherr - Who is Batman’s oldest enemy, first appearing in Batman #1?
Answer: The Joker - What is Lex Luthor’s company called?
Answer: LexCorp - Which villain killed Superman in the famous “Death of Superman” storyline?
Answer: Doomsday - What is Two-Face’s real name?
Answer: Harvey Dent - Who is the symbiote that first bonded with Spider-Man before Eddie Brock?
Answer: Venom (the symbiote itself has no separate name) - What is the real name of the Green Goblin?
Answer: Norman Osborn - Which X-Men villain can control metal?
Answer: Magneto - What was Harley Quinn’s profession before she became a villain?
Answer: Psychiatrist - Which villain is known as the “Clown Prince of Crime”?
Answer: The Joker - What is Catwoman’s real name?
Answer: Selina Kyle - Which villain destroyed the fictional country of Genosha, killing 16 million mutants?
Answer: Cassandra Nova - What is Doctor Doom’s real name?
Answer: Victor Von Doom - Which villain was responsible for killing Jason Todd, the second Robin?
Answer: The Joker - What is the real name of the Flash villain Reverse-Flash in the comics?
Answer: Eobard Thawne - Who is Thor’s adopted brother and frequent adversary?
Answer: Loki - What is the alter-ego of the Batman villain Poison Ivy?
Answer: Dr. Pamela Lillian Isley
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Why Superhero Trivia is Perfect for Any Gathering
Superhero trivia is honestly one of the most versatile forms of entertainment you can pull out at a gathering. It bridges generations – my 12-year-old nephew and my 65-year-old dad can debate Spider-Man facts with equal enthusiasm! Plus, with the explosion of superhero movies over the past decade, even people who’ve never picked up a comic book can join in the fun.
I find that superhero trivia is both entertaining and educational. You’d be surprised how many historical references, scientific concepts, and cultural influences are woven into superhero lore. Last summer, my daughter’s interest in Thor movies actually sparked a whole family deep-dive into Norse mythology!
Whether you’re stuck in traffic on a road trip, looking for an icebreaker at a party, or just wanting to liven up a family dinner, these superhero questions can save the day faster than Superman.
Final Thoughts
Well, there you have it – over 100 superhero trivia questions to test your knowledge of comics, movies, and all things superhero! How did you do? Were you able to answer them all, or did some of these stump even the biggest fan in your group?
I’ve used these questions at everything from birthday parties to long road trips, and they never fail to get people talking and debating. There’s something special about superhero stories that brings out the passion in fans, whether they’ve been reading comics for decades or just enjoy the occasional blockbuster movie.
The next time you’re looking for a fun activity, pull out these questions and see who among your friends and family is the ultimate superhero expert. Or challenge yourself to learn more about the characters and stories you might have missed!
Did you know all the answers? Which category was your strongest? Let me know in the comments, and don’t forget to share your score with friends to see who the real superhero expert is!
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