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1992 Pop Culture
100
What supervillain is responsible for the death of Gwen Stacy? What is his first appearance?
Norman Osborn, aka, The Green Goblin - After the Green Goblin throws Gwen Stacy off the George Washington Bridge, Spider-man attempts to save her with a web shot at her ankle, but the sudden stop snaps the Stacy's neck, killing her after all. Amazing Spider-Man # 14
100
The Word Vader is Dutch for?
Father
100
What is the term used for a CGC 10?
Gem Mint
100
In 1960 and 1961, Uncle Scrooge was the best selling title. What was the best selling comic title in 1962?
Superman with over 700k in sales
100
Who were the 1992 NBA Champions?
Chicago Bulls
200
What superhero was created when a tornado entity took possession of a robot body? What was his first appearance?
Red Tornado - Originally a tornado entity from the planet Rann, the Tornado Champion took possession of the robot creation of T.O. Morrow in an effort to assume a new identity - which actually had the unexpected side effect of erasing its memory of its existence prior to becoming the Red Tornado. Justice League # 64
200
Name Ten Marvel Movies
There are so many
200
What does is mean to "Slab" a comic
To Grade a comic
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This title was used to launch the Vertigo line of comics aimed at adults. The popular and complex series runs for 75 issues, with the occasional followup miniseries or graphic novel.
Neil Gaiman begins The Sandman, published by DC Comics. Along with Swamp Thing, it is used to launch the Vertigo line of comics aimed at adults. The popular and complex series runs for 75 issues, with the occasional followup miniseries or graphic novel.
200
Who hit 70 Home Runs this year?
Mark Mcguire
300
Who was the first Earth-born herald of Galactus? What was his first appearance?
Frankie Raye, aka, Nova – Already a superhero in her own right, fighting alongside the Fantastic Four and being the girlfriend of Johnny Storm, aka, the Human Torch, when Galactus once again threatened Earth, Frankie agreed to become the newest herald of Galactus in order to spare Earth from destruction. Nova # 1
300
Which Movie did Justin Timberlake Lose over 15 pound for in order to look younger?
Social Network
300
What is the minimum grade that is usually associated with High Grade?
8.0
300
What three major superhero characters were introduced in 1939?
"The Bat-Man" makes his first appearance in Detective Comics. Unlike Superman, Batman has no powers; he fights crime using martial arts, technology, and his mind. Timely Comics releases Marvel Comics, including Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner and several other heroes. Timely will eventually be renamed Marvel. DC introduces The Flash, a superhero who can run faster than the speed of light.
300
Top Grossing Movie?
Saving Private Ryan
400
What identity is adopted by the then-youngest X-Men character after she is kidnapped and brainwashed by a ninja demon? What was her first appearance?
Katherine "Kitty" Pryde, aka, Shadowcat - Kitty is possessed by the demon, Ogun, who imparts to her a lifetime of martial arts training, before brainwashing her to send her as an assassin against Wolverine. X-Men # 129
400
Around how many times does Phil in Groundhog Day keep repeating Groundhog Day? Closest Estimate Wins
34 Times
400
What are the two techniques to use to improve a comic's appearance and grade that are not considered restoration according to CGC.
Pressing and Cleaning
400
Name three Major Marvel Character that were introduced in 1962?
Antman Thor Spider-Man Hulk
400
NCAA Men's Basketball Winner?
Kentucky
500
What sometimes-villain is the half-brother of the X-Men's founder, Charles Xavier?
Cain Marko, aka, the Juggernaut - Xavier and Marko discover an ancient temple while serving together in the Korean War, where Marko is transformed by the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak into "forevermore... a human juggernaut". X-Men # 12
500
What state was George Lucas' dog named after?
Indiana
500
What does PCH Stand For?
Pre Code Horror
500
What was the first graphic novel?
Although precursors can be traced back as far as 1828, most comics historians agree that the first real graphic novel was Will Eisner's A Contract With God and Other Tenement Stories published in 1978. The book is made up of four stand-alone stories that revolve around poor Jewish characters who live in a tenement in New York City.
500
Who were the Superbowl XXXII Champions
Denver Broncos
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