Superheroes
Villains
Super Foods
DC vs Marvel
Superpowers
100
Wonder Woman is known for her “Lasso of Truth,” which forces people to tell the truth. Her creator is the real-life inventor of an early type of this machine, also known for making people tell the truth.
What is a polygraph
100
This villain first appeared in a Batman cartoon, only to appear in comic books later because of her popularity.
Who is Harley Quinn
100
The U.S. now consumes 5 times more of this super food than it did in the 1970’s, calorie for calorie, provides more nutrients than any other food, and was made famous by a popular sailor in the 1950’s.
What is Spinach
100
The character Captain America belongs to this comic book publisher.
What is Marvel
100
This era is generally considered to be the one that sparked the use of the term “super power” in reference to countries.
What is The Cold War
200
The idea for this superhero almost didn’t make it off the drawing table because it was thought that people would be too scared of him.
Who is Spiderman
200
This nemesis of Spiderman was originally written as a woman, but changed to a man when the editor noted that a woman wouldn’t be seen as threatening.
Who is Venom
200
One of, if not the leanest meat protein sources on the planet as well as popular holiday food, this super food contains , vitamins B6 and B12, and zinc, nutrients that are heart-healthy and are also valuable in helping to lower the risk for cancer.
What is Turkey
200
This publisher produces about twice as many comics.
What is Marvel
200
Retrospectively, this empire is considered to be one of history’s greatest super powers.
What is The British Empire
300
Captain America’s shield was this shape in his first appearance
What is triangular
300
Lex Luthor, known for his bald head, originally had hair this color.
What is red
300
This fruit was originally known as a Chinese Gooseberry, but was eventually named after another bird and became popularized to the U.S. in the 1970’s with over 95% of its U.S. crops being produced in California.
What is Kiwi
300
Many of the characters originally designed in the 1930s and 1940s belong to this publisher.
What is DC
300
Until its market crashed in 1991, this country was considered to have the potential to reach super power status.
What is Japan
400
This superhero was almost called “The Badger.”
Who is Wolverine
400
Kryptonite, the only known substance that can harm Superman, debuted not in a comic book, but in this story-telling format.
What is a Radio drama
400
According to legend, the discovery of this super food occurred quite by accident in 2700 B.C. in the reign of the Chinese emperor Shen Nung and is now the second most popular drink in the world, coming in 3,000 different varieties and lowers blood pressure, helps prevent cancer and osteoporosis.
What is Tea
400
This publishing company was founded under the name “National Allied Publications.”
What is DC
400
This country in Asia has the potential to grow into a 21st-century world super power.
What is India
500
Despite her young looks, this Avenger is almost 70 years old.
Who is Black Widow (Natasha/Natalia Romanov)
500
The villains of the DC universe live at Arkham Asylum, which is named for a fictional town featured in this horror author’s stories.
Who is H.P. Lovecraft
500
What super-food has been cultivated for thousands of years is famous for its monounsaturated fat content as well as potassium, vitamin E, and large pit and distinctive green color and is available in the U.S. in two types, one originating in California and the other in Florida?
What is Avocado
500
The company owned by Warner Brothers.
What is DC
500
While no single agreed-upon definition of what makes a “super power” exists, the defining characteristics are usually military strength, economics, culture, and ___?
What is Education
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