Category: Arts

New Comics Day Trivia – 11 Questions on “The Creators”

Hello and welcome to another instalment of the New Comics Day trivia round. This week the trivia round is on the comic book creators…the writers, the artists, the inkers, the publishers, the people who are overshadowed by their own creations. Why? Because I drove by Joe Shuster Way not too long ago. Enjoy!

Hello and welcome to another instalment of the New Comics Day trivia round. This week the trivia round is on the comic book creators…the writers, the artists, the inkers, the publishers, the people who are overshadowed by their own creations. Why? Because I drove by Joe Shuster Way not too long ago. Enjoy!

  1. Which DC Comics character is Joe Shuster best known for co-creating? – Superman
  2. Who was Joe’s co-creator for this popular DC Comics character? – Jerry Siegel
  3. Comic book writer and artist Jack Kirby, was given what name at birth? – Jacob Kurtzberg
  4. Marvel Comics was acquired by which major media and entertainment company in 2009? – The Walt Disney Company
  5. Alan Moore co-created which antihero that first appeared in an 1985 issue of “The Saga of the Swamp Thing”? – John Constantine
  6. Which producer on the TV show “Lost” co-created the comic book series “Y: The Last Man”? – Brian K. Vaughan
  7. What company publishes “The Walking Dead” comic book series? – Image Comics
  8. What year did Frank Miller publish the comic book series “300”? – 1998
  9. The “Eisner Award” is named after which influential cartoonist and writer? – Will Eisner
  10. Art Spiegelman is best known for his creation of which graphic novel? – Maus

Tie-breaker: In which North American city would you find Joe Shuster Way? – Toronto

Until next round!

Delving Into Obscurity: 11 Trivia Questions on Strangers in Paradise

A “Strangers in Paradise” trivia round for the die hard comic book fans.

“Delving Into Obscurity” was an idea I had a while back for especially hard trivia series. For years I added a random question here and there to the database on obscure topics that interested me, but the random nature of the site managed to mask them. With the blog platform fully launched, I thought it was time to start developing the series. From now on “Delving Into Obscurity” will be a regular blog post series featuring a full trivia round of questions on niche topics that interest me personally. If you have ideas for obscure trivia rounds, don’t hesitate to send them to me. After all, everyone has something unique that they are interested in.

For the first post of the series, I decided to focus on a comic book series that is very dear to me – “Strangers in Paradise”. This Terry Moore series has been one of my favorite comic book series for many years, and was the first series that got me hooked on comics that had nothing to do with superheroes. In fact, shortly after I started reading “Strangers in Paradise”, I almost entirely quit superhero comic books. It is that good. So, without much further ado, enjoy this first “Strangers in Paradise” trivia round, as well as the first “Delving Into Obscurity” blog post.

  1. Who created the comic book series “Strangers in Paradise”? – Terry Moore
  2. Not including spin-offs or tie-ins, how many issues were released as part of the original series that ended in 2007? – 90
  3. Despite being referred to as Francine throughout the comic book series, what is this character’s real first name? – Helen
  4. During a high school play, what item of clothing does Francine struggle to keep on? – Her toga
  5. What is Katchoo’s full name? – Katina Marie Choovanski
  6. Where did David and Katchoo first meet? – In a museum
  7. Early on in the comic book series, what type of car does Freddie brag about driving? – A Porsche
  8. Shortly after meeting David, which North American city did Katchoo disappear to for 2 months? – Toronto
  9. What are the nicknames of the twin sisters who work as enforcers for Darcy Parker? – Tambi and Bambi
  10. Following his split with Francine, who does Freddie Femur marry? – Casey Bullocks

Tie-breaker: Including spin-offs and tie-ins, how many issues were released as part of the original series before its planned end in 2007? – 106

Image credit: Terry Moore via DeviantArt

The 2016 Year in Review Quiz

A quiz where we re-cap some of 2016’s most and least memorable events…in a question and answer form.

Hello! Welcome to “The 2016 Year in Review Quiz”. A quiz where we re-cap some of 2016’s most and least memorable events…in a question and answer form. The year 2016 was full of deaths and politics, but for the quiz, we tried to sprinkle in a healthy dose of entertainment, science and technology just to brighten things up. With that said, have a wonderful 2017, and I hope this quiz brings you as much joy as it brought us while researching the topics.

Round 1

  1. On what day of the week did January 1, 2016, fall? – Friday
  2. The year 2016 was the 2016th year of what Civil calendar? – Gregorian calendar
  3. What month, in 2016, did the World Trade Organization announce an outbreak of the Zika virus? – January
  4. In March, 2016, former politician Radovan Karadzic was sentenced to 40 years in prison for genocide and crimes against humanity committed during what war? – Bosnian War
  5. On January 1, 2016, which Canadian province became the first one to allow the testing of self-driving vehicles on public roads? – Ontario
  6. What network was primarily responsible for leaking over 11.5 million documents, collectively known as the Panama Papers, on April 3, 2016? – The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
  7. What is the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum of 2016, more widely known as? – Brexit
  8. Which Japanese company manufactured the final videocassette recorder on July 22, 2016? – Funai
  9. What country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics? – Brazil
  10. In 2016, which vessel became the first solar-powered aircraft to circumnavigate the Earth? – Solar Impulse 2

Tie-breaker: What date did the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum took place on? – June 23, 2016

Round 2

  1. On what day of the week did February 29, 2016, fall? – Monday
  2. EgyptAir Flight 804 was en route to which city when it crashed on May 19, 2016? – Cairo
  3. The Gotthard Base Tunnel, which opened on June 1, 2016, is located in which country? – Switzerland
  4. With what global issue does the 2016 Paris Agreement deal with? – Climate change
  5. On what date did singer, songwriter and actor, David Bowie die? – January 10, 2016
  6. What 2009 first-person shooter game mostly takes place in 2016? – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
  7. What smartglasses were you able to purchase on November 10 2016, from a proprietary vending machine? – Spectacles
  8. What video game console did Microsoft release in August, 2016? – Xbox One S
  9. Who hosted the 88th Academy Awards? – Chris Rock
  10. What artist received the most Grammy Awards in 2016? – Kendrick Lamar

Tie-breaker: What mountain range does the Gotthard Base Tunnel pass through? – The Alps

Round 3

  1. What date were the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olympics held on? –  August 5, 2016
  2. How old was David Bowie at the time of his death in 2016? – 69
  3. What virtual reality set was launched in March, 2016? – Occulus Rift
  4. Which pop singer’s reissued Christmas album was subtitled “Snow Queen Edition”? – Kylie Minogue
  5. What is the name of the sixth expansion to the World of Warcraft game universe? – World of Warcraft: Legion
  6. Which film was the highest-grossing film of 2016? – Captain America: Civil War
  7. Which gaming franchise celebrated its 20th anniversary on February 27, 2016? – Pokemon
  8. What soccer team won the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup? – Real Madrid
  9. What is the more common name for the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module that was added to the International Space Station in 2016? – BEAM
  10. Who won the Men’s Singles title at the 2016 Australian Open? – Novak Djokovic

Tie-breaker: What were the names of the official mascots of the 2016 Summer Olympics? – Vinicius and Tom

Round 4

  1. What two American astronauts passed away in February of 2016? – Edgar Mitchell and Donald E. Williams
  2. Who was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature? – Bob Dylan
  3. Which artist received the most nominations for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards? – Kendrick Lamar
  4. In 2016, who portrayed Donald Trump on the TV variety show, “Saturday Night Live”? – Alec Baldwin
  5. To what age did the US state of Hawaii change the legal smoking age on January 1, 2016? – 21
  6. What actor played the role of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein in the 1974 film “Young Frankenstein”? – Gene Wilder
  7. How many gold medals did US swimmer Michael Phelps win at the 2016 Summer Olympics? – 5
  8. In October of 2016, just 2 months after its initial release, what product did Samsung stop manufacturing and selling? – Samsung Galaxy Note 7
  9. On what date did the 2016 Dyn Cyberattack take place, rendering some of the largest Internet services unusable for several hours? – October 21, 2016
  10. What years did Nancy Reagan serve as the First of the United States? – 1981 to 1989

Tie-breaker: Overall, how many medals did US swimmer Michael Phelps win at the 2016 Summer Olympics? – 6 

Round 5

  1. What was the last book novelist Harper Lee published before passing away in February of 2016? – Go Set a Watchman
  2. What motoring show premiered on Amazon Video on November 18, 2016? – The Grand Tour
  3. Which British actor played the role of Spider-Man in the 2016 film “Captain America: Civil War”? – Tom Holland
  4. Who wrote and directed the 1973 film “Westworld” that was used as the basis for the 2016 HBO TV series by the same name? – Michael Crichton
  5. At what age did Prince release his debut album “For You”? – 19
  6. What sporting legend was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942? – Muhammad Ali
  7. Which character did Anton Yelchin portray in the Star Trek film series reboot, prior to his death in 2016? – Pavel Chekov
  8. What company was founded in October, 2016, to relaunch an all-electric vehicle that had previously failed? – Fisker Inc.
  9. Before disbanding in 2016, who was the vocalist for the band “Gossip”? – Beth Ditto
  10. Who plays the role of Elliot Alderson in the TV show “Mr. Robot”? – Rami Malek

Tie-breaker: How old was novelist Harper Lee at the time of her death in February, 2016? – 89

Round 6

  1. Which Gabor sister, who passed away in December of 2016, was crowned Miss Hungary in 1936? – Zsa Zsa Gabor
  2. What is the name of Beyonce’s sixth studio album, released in April 2016? – Lemonade
  3. Under what name did Nintendo re-release the Nintendo Entertainment System in 2016? – Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition
  4. What fictional town is the Netflix series “Stranger Things” based in? – Hawkins, Indiana
  5. Who was the male lead in the 1976 film “The Man Who Fell to Earth”? – David Bowie
  6. Which US Senator was nominated as Hillary Clinton’s vice presidential running mate? – Tim Kaine
  7. Which NFL team won Super Bowl 50? – Denver Broncos
  8. How much money did buyers interested in Tesla’s Model 3 vehicle, had to pay as a deposit? – US$1,000
  9. What physical, interactive feature did Apple introduce to their MacBook Pro laptop series in the fall of 2016? – The “Touch Bar”
  10. On what streaming platform was Kanye West’s “The Life of Pablo” album launched? – Tidal

Tie-breaker: What is the name of the little boy who disappeared in the beginning of the “Stranger Things” Netflix series? – Will Byers

Round 7

  1. Who won the 2016 Oscar for Best Actor? – Leonardo DiCaprio
  2. What popular mobile game, that caused many players to get into accidents, was released in July of 2016? – Pokemon Go
  3. Which actress, portraying an Alderaan princess, passed away in December, 2016? – Carrie Fisher
  4. Which artist received 2016 Grammy Award for “Album of the Year”? – Taylor Swift
  5. What TV show, sequel to an ABC sitcom that ended in 1995, was released by Netflix on February 26, 2016? – Fuller House
  6. Alec Baldwin started hosting which ABC show on June 26, 2016? – Match Game
  7. Which electronic duo did The Weeknd collaborate with for his song, “Starboy”? – Daft Punk
  8. How many original shows and movies did Netflix release in 2016? – 45
  9. What is the name of the cable television network VICE Media launched in Canada and the United States in February 2016? – Viceland
  10. What company manufactured Google’s Pixel phone? – HTC

Tie-breaker: Which album won the 2016 Grammy Award for “Album of the Year”? – 1989

Comic Book Wednesdays – Chew Trivia

Hello, and welcome to another New Comic Book Day trivia round. This round is based on the first dozen, or so issues of Chew. Despite its 60 issues, this series has so much good stuff that I could easily come up with a few more trivia rounds. For now, enjoy this free round where we establish the basics about his life, his friends, his family, and the comic book series in general.

Hello, and welcome to another New Comic Book Day trivia round. This round is based on the first dozen, or so issues of Chew. Despite its 60 issues, this series has so much good stuff that I could easily come up with a few more trivia rounds. For now, enjoy this free round where we establish the basics about his life, his friends, his family, and the comic book series in general.

  1. What year did the Chew comics series debut? – 2009
  2. Which company publishes the Chew comics series? – Image Comics
  3. What is Tony Chu’s real name? – Anthony Chu
  4. What is the only food that cannot give Tony Chu a psychic sensation? – Beets
  5. Who is Tony Chu’s partner? – John Colby
  6. What meat is illegal in the Chew comics universe? – Chicken
  7. Who is Tony’s fraternal twin? – Antonelle Chu
  8. How many children does Tony have? – One
  9. Who recruits Tony to the F.D.A.? – Mason Savoy
  10. What is the name of the infamous chicken fighter that appears throughout the Chew comics series? – Poyo

Tie-breaker: What is the name of Tony Chu’s daughter? – Olive Chu

Image credit: Alpha Coders