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In the Pokemon Anime, Ash Ketchum chose Pikachu, but in the Pokemon Adventures manga, protagonist Red winds up with this iconic starter

What is Bulbasaur

100

A reference to which movie prompted the Captain America quote that this category is named for?

What is the Wizard of Oz

100

Squirrel Girl, a superheroine whose power is talking to squirrels, first appeared in an Iron Man comic where she defeats this fantastic villain.

Who is Doctor Doom

100

Lunella Lafayette is a super smart 9 year old operating under this cosmic alias

What is Moon Girl

100

The graphic novel "Persepolis" takes place in which country?

What is Iran

200

"The Killing Joke" got a movie adaptation starring the original animated voice actors for Batman and the Joker, but featured an extensive new opening where we learn more about Batgirl. What is her day job?

What is librarian.

200

In "Thor" Natalie Portman's character gives Thor the alias "Donald Blake" which in the comics is the real world identity of which superhero?

Who is Thor

200

In Naruto, this character manages to keep herself alive for almost a full day after being LITERALLY cut in half

Who is Tsunade

200

The teleporting trickster Shade made history in Marvel comics due to this unorthodox day job

What is a drag queen

200
Author Alison Bechdel described the non linear nature of this famous graphic novel as a "labyrinth". Let's hope the musical made more sense.

What is Fun Home

300

The Teen Titans animated show gave us new reasons to love our favorite teen heroes, particularly Raven, who was made more magical. What is the mystical phrase she utters when using her powers?

What is "Azarath Metrion Zinthos"

300

In "The Boys" which of the Seven is a thinly veiled mockery of Aquaman?

Who is the Deep

300

Comedian Pete Holmes, playing Doctor Xavier in a Youtube skit, fires this character because he is "Made of metal, the substance that the guy we fight the most can manipulate with his mind"

Who is Wolverine

300

This villain can climb anything, tie knots and....that's about it. Didn't get him far in Suicide Squad.

Who is Slipknot

300

This famous WWI infantry regiment got its own graphic novel adaptation in 2014, where they were re-branded with this name based on their famous African American membership and the nickname the Germans gave them

Who are the Harlem Hellfighters

400

The Justice League cartoon that aired in the early 2000s swapped out Aquaman with this heroine in the Leagues leadership to contrast with Wonder Woman

Who is Hawkgirl

400

This "Bad" actor was considered for the role of US general Thaddeus Ross in Civil War. I guess he was passed over because he was "In the Middle" of another project.

Who is Bryan Cranston

400

This character was mocked in Robot Chicken for trying to defeat evil with a karate kick

Who is Black Widow

400

This Native American mystic and Justice League member is actually a 3000 year old Atlantean. His wife also made a pass at Superman, don't tell Lois!

Who is Manitou Raven

400

In "This One Summer" Rose and her friend Windy explore themes of sexuality, relationships and depression at their cottage in this fictional town

What is Awago

500

In the graphic novel adaptation of "A Game of Thrones" this character is shown to wear "A crown of red gold wrought with points that look like flames" this crown is  described as such in the books, however it was not seen in the TV show.

Who is Stannis Baratheon

500

Taylor Swift is rumored to play this X-Men member. The fact that this hero moonlights as a pop singer is perhaps too on the nose.

Who is Dazzler

500

Don't call him a squirrel! This "H'lvenite" managed to become a beloved member of the Green Lantern Corps....somehow

Who is Ch'p

500

The Vixen, a mystical heroine who channels the power of animals, hails from this fictional African nation

What is Zambesi

500

The short lived series "Oracle" featured as its main character a seer based on the Oracle of Delphi, a "real" mythological priestess in service to this Greek god.

Who is Apollo