1. Where did superheroes come from?
2. Describe what was happening in the US when comic book superheroes became popular:
3. Who was the “first and greatest superhero of them all?” ____________________________________________
4. Who were some of the original comic book artists?
5. Where was Superman first published (and led to the beginning of the “Golden Age of Comics”)?__________________________________________________________________
6. What types of marketing was done for Superman, outside of the comic books?
7. Who was the other costume character who matched Superman’s success?_________________________________________________
8. Name 3 key differences between Batman and Superman:
9. Name 2 DC superheroes:
10. What was the original name of Marvel?
10. Describe the battle between Superman and Captain Marvel:
Describe the role comic books played in WWII:
13. What did Superman do with Hitler?
14. Who was created and became super popular for battling Hitler?______________________________________
15. What were some of the messages in comics during WWII?
16. How did WWII create the comic book collector’s market?