Superman is one of the most popular superheroes of all time. The ‘Man Of Steel’ is an iconic character not only in the world of comic books but also in the mainstream. How much do you know about him? We have put together a difficult Superman quiz for you to test your knowledge. This includes questions about the comics, movies, and more. Only the biggest fans will be able to get a perfect score.
The Ultimate Superman Quiz
Instructions: All you have to do is answer the trivia questions below and we will give you your result at the very end. It will automatically move you on to the next question after you select your answer. We have also provided more context on each question at the very end, so make sure to keep scrolling.
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Man Of Steel Trivia Questions And Answers
Below are all of the quiz questions and answers. We have also provided some additional context for each of these and there are some frequently asked questions about the character at the end.
1) Who Created The Superman Character?
The character was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Siegel was the writer and Shuster was the artist. Superman has gone on to become one of the most iconic superheroes of all time. Shuster died in 1992, at the age of 76. Siegel died in 1996, at the age of 81. Both will be remembered forever for creating one of the most iconic characters in history.
2) What Year Did Superman Make His Comic Book Debut?
Superman’s comic book debut came in 1938 in Action Comics #1. This is considered one of, if not the most valuable comic books of all time. Fellow DC character, Batman, is also near the top of that list. Back in 2014, a version of Action Comics #1 sold for $3,207,852, which shows you how valuable that it is among collectors.
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3) Who Played Clark Kent In Superman (1978)
Christopher Reeve played the role of Clark Kent in the 1978 Superman movie. Reeve also played the role in three sequels, Superman II, Superman III, and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Reeve got into an accident involving a horse and, which paralyzed him from the neck down. In 2004, Reeve passed away at the age of 52.
4) What Was The Name That Superman Was Given At Birth?
Superman was given the name Kal-El at birth. As a result, Clark Kent is not his true identity. He got the name from his adoptive parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent.
5) What Is The Name Of Superman’s Biological Mother?
Lara is the name of Superman’s biological mother. His biological father is named Jor-El. Ayelet Zurer played Lara and Jor-El was played by Russell Crowe in the Man of Steel movie.
6) Who Played Clark Kent In The 2006 Film, Superman Returns?
Brandon Routh played the role of Clark Kent in the film, Superman Returns. The movie did $391 million at the worldwide box office but it did not get a sequel.
7) What Is The Name Of Clark Kent’s Adoptive Parents?
Jonathan and Martha Kent are the adoptive parents of Clark Kent. They live on a farm in Smallville, Kansas and were the ones who raised Clark. In the DC Extended Universe, they are played by Kevin Costner and Diane Lane.
8) What Is The Name Of The Newspaper, Where Clark Kent Worked As A Journalist?
Clark Kent worked as a journalist for ‘The Daily Planet’. This is also the paper that Lois Lane works as a journalist. The newspaper made its official comic book debut in Action Comics #23, which came out in April of 1940. The paper was originally called ‘The Daily Star’ (in 1938), which was named after the ‘Toronto Star’. They ended up changing it to ‘The Daily Planet’ and it stuck.
9) What Is The Name Of Superman’s Pet Dog?
Krypto the Superdog is the name of his pet dog. There was an animated show that focused on Krypto, which ran from 2005 to 2006. Krypto has also appeared in the comic books and more.
10) Who Played Clark Kent In The Smallville TV Show?
Tom Welling plays the role of Clark Kent in the TV show, Smallville. The show had 10 seasons before going off the air in 2011. Smallville is the name of the town where Superman grew up. Welling also played the role on an episode of Batwoman, which aired in 2019.
F.A.Q
How Tall Is Superman? How Much Does He Weight?
According to the DC Database, he is 6 foot 3 inches tall and weighs 235 pounds.
Where Was Superman Born?
He was born on the planet Krypton but was transported in a rocket to Smallville, Kansas on planet Earth.
Who Has Played Superman?
Here are all of the actors who have played the character in live-action:
- Kirk Alyn played the role in Superman (1948) and Atom Man vs. Superman (1950).
- George Reeves played the role in Superman and the Mole Men (1951). He also played the role in the Adventures of Superman TV series.
- Christopher Reeve played the role in Superman: The Movie (1978), Superman 2(1980), Superman 3 (1983), and Superman 4: The Quest for Peace (1987).
- John Haymes Newton played the role in season 1 of the Superboy (1988) TV series. Gerard Christopher played the role in seasons 2 to 4 of the Superboy (1989-1992) TV series.
- Dean Cain played the role in the Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993-1997) TV series.
- Tom Welling played the role in the Smallville TV series (2001-2011).
- Brandon Routh played the role in Superman Returns (2006).
- Henry Cavill played the role in Man of Steel (2013), Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Justice League (2017), and Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021).
- Tyler Hoechlin plays the role in the Supergirl (2016-2018) TV series and the Superman & Lois (2021) TV series.
So, how did you score on our Superman quiz? Let me know how you scored in the comment section below. We would also love to hear who you think was the best actor who has ever played the character. I think that you could make the case for several of them but my favorite is probably Henry Cavill.
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