Marvel Comics was originally known as Timely Publications, and it wasn't until the 1960s that it changed its name to Marvel. Stan Lee, the co-creator of many of Marvel's most popular characters, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four, was originally hired by Timely Publications as an office assistant. The first Marvel comic, "The Fantastic Four," was published in 1961 and was created by Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which includes movies like "The Avengers" and "Iron Man," is the highest-grossing film franchise of all time, with a total box office gross of over $22 billion. Marvel characters have appeared in many video games over the years, including the popular "Marvel vs. Capcom" fighting game series. In the comics, the Hulk was originally gray, but due to printing issues, he was changed to his iconic green color. Marvel's "Civil War" storyline, in which superheroes are forced to register with the government, was partially inspired by the events of 9/11 and the ensuing debates about civil liberties and national security. In the 1990s, Marvel filed for bankruptcy, but it was able to bounce back thanks to the success of its movies and video games, as well as a renewed interest in its comic books. Marvel has had several characters who have taken on the mantle of Captain America, including Steve Rogers, Bucky Barnes, and Sam Wilson. Marvel's first superhero team, the Avengers, was actually created as a response to the success of DC Comics' Justice League. Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby wanted to create a team of superheroes who were already established characters, rather than creating new ones.

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Table of Contents

The Avengers
Iron Man
Captain America
Thor
Black Panther
Spider-Man
Guardians of the Galaxy
Ant-Man
The Incredible Hulk
Black Widow
Doctor Strange
Captain Marvel
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Loki
Marvel Trivia

The Avengers

Who was the original founder of the Avengers? Answer: Stan Lee
Which villain do the Avengers fight in the first Avengers movie? Answer: Loki.

What is the name of the powerful artifact that Thanos seeks to collect in Avengers: Infinity War? Answer: The Infinity Stones.
What is the name of the planet that Thanos calls home? Answer: Titan
In Avengers Endgame, what was the name of the new superhero team that Captain America created after the events of the movie? Answer: The New Avengers.

Iron Man

Who plays the role of Tony Stark/Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Answer: Robert Downey Jr.
In the first Iron Man movie, what terrorist group kidnaps Tony Stark and demands that he build them a weapon? Answer: The Ten Rings.
Which actor plays the role of Obadiah Stane in the first Iron Man movie? Answer: Jeff Bridges.

What is the name of the AI system that Tony Stark creates to help him run his suit in the movies? Answer: JARVIS.
What breed of animal has Whiplash in Iron Man 2 as a pet? Answer: A bird

Captain America

What was Captain America's real name before he became a superhero? Answer: Steve Rogers.

Which villain did Captain America fight in his first solo movie? Answer: Red Skull.
In which movie did Captain America first use his iconic shield? Answer: Captain America: The First Avenger.
What is the name of the organization that Captain America works for in the movies? Answer: S.H.I.E.L.D.

What is the name of Captain America's best friend, who later becomes the Winter Soldier? Answer: Bucky Barnes.

Thor

Who plays the role of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Answer: Chris Hemsworth.
What is the name of Thor's home world? Answer: Asgard.

In which movie does Thor team up with his brother Loki to save Asgard? Answer: Thor: Ragnarok.
What is the name of the powerful hammer that Thor wields? Answer: Mjolnir.
What is the name of Thor's love interest in the movies? Answer: Jane Foster.

Black Panther

What is the name of the country that Black Panther rules over? Answer: Wakanda.
Which actor plays the role of Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Answer: Chadwick Boseman.
In which movie does Black Panther make his first appearance? Answer: Captain America: Civil War.

What is the name of the villain in the Black Panther movie who is also his cousin? Answer: Killmonger.
What is the name of the metal that is found only in Wakanda and is used to make Black Panther's suit? Answer: Vibranium.

Spider-Man

Who plays the role of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Answer: Tom Holland.

Which villain does Spider-Man fight in his first solo movie in the MCU? Answer: Vulture.
What is the name of Spider-Man's best friend in the movies? Answer: Ned Leeds.
In which movie does Spider-Man get a new suit from Tony Stark? Answer: Spider-Man: Homecoming.

What is the name of the organization that Peter Parker works for in the movies? Answer: The Daily Bugle.

Guardians of the Galaxy

What is the name of the team's leader in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies? Answer: Star-Lord.
What is the name of the powerful gem that the team is tasked with protecting in the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie? Answer: The Power Stone.

Which actor plays the role of Drax the Destroyer in the movies? Answer: Dave Bautista.
What is the name of the talking raccoon in the movies? Answer: Rocket.
What is the name of the planet where the Guardians of the Galaxy meet Ego the Living Planet? Answer: Sovereign.

Ant-Man

Who plays the role of Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Answer: Paul Rudd.
What is the name of the technology that allows Scott Lang to shrink in size? Answer: Pym Particles.
Which actor plays the role of the original Ant-Man, Hank Pym? Answer: Michael Douglas.

What is the name of the villain in the Ant-Man and the Wasp movie who can phase through solid objects? Answer: Ghost.
In which movie does Ant-Man join the Avengers? Answer: Captain America: Civil War.

The Incredible Hulk

What is the name of the villain who becomes the Abomination in the first Incredible Hulk movie in the MCU? Answer: Emil Blonsky.

Who played the role of Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk movie released in 2008? Answer: Edward Norton.
What is the name of the experiment that turned Bruce Banner into the Hulk? Answer: The Gamma Bomb.
In which country does the final battle of The Incredible Hulk take place? Answer: Harlem, New York.

Who makes a cameo appearance at the end of The Incredible Hulk, which connects it to the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Answer: Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr.

Black Widow

What is the real name of the Black Widow? Answer: Natasha Romanoff.
Who plays the role of the Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Answer: Scarlett Johansson.

Which country is known as the birthplace of Black Widow? Answer: Russia
What is the name of the organization that trained the Black Widow and turned her into a spy? Answer: The Red Room.
What is the name of the villain in the Black Widow movie who is also a former Black Widow agent? Answer: Taskmaster.

Doctor Strange

What is the name of Doctor Strange's mentor in the comics? Answer: The Ancient One.
Who plays the role of Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Answer: Benedict Cumberbatch.
What kind of physician is Stephen Strange in the MCU? Answer: Neurosurgeon

What is the name of the mystical artifact that Doctor Strange wields in the comics and movies? Answer: The Eye of Agamotto.
What is the name of the villain in the Doctor Strange movie who wants to bring the Dormammu to Earth? Answer: Kaecilius.

Captain Marvel

What is the real name of Captain Marvel in the comics? Answer: Carol Danvers.

Who plays the role of Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Answer: Brie Larson.
In which movie does Captain Marvel first appear in the MCU? Answer: Captain Marvel.
What is the name of the alien race that gave Captain Marvel her powers? Answer: The Kree.

What is the name of the villain in the Captain Marvel movie who is also a member of Starforce? Answer: Yon-Rogg.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

What is the name of the main character in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.? Answer: Phil Coulson.
What is the full name of the organization that Coulson works for? Answer: Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division.

What is the name of the AI assistant that helps Coulson and the team in later seasons? Answer: Aida.
Who is the first Inhuman that the team encounters in the show? Answer: Raina.
What is the name of the season 4 storyline that focuses on Life Model Decoys (LMDs)? Answer: Agents of Hydra.

Loki

Who plays the role of Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Answer: Tom Hiddleston.
In which movie does Loki first appear in the MCU? Answer: Thor.
What is the name of the alien race that Loki belongs to? Answer: Asgardians.

What is the name of the staff that Loki wields in the movies, which gives him mind control abilities? Answer: The Scepter.
In which Disney+ series does Loki become the main character? Answer: Loki.

Marvel Trivia

How many different infinity Stones are there in the Marvel Universe? Answer: six

Which Marvel film has the shortest runtime? Answer: The Incredible Hulk
Which Marvel movie was the first to gross over a billion dollars? Answer: The Avengers
Which film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe does Michael Bay consider his favorite? Answer: Iron Man

In how many Marvel Cinematic Universe films does Phil Coulson appear? Answer: Six

Facts About Marvel

Marvel Comics was originally known as Timely Publications, and it wasn't until the 1960s that it changed its name to Marvel.
Stan Lee, the co-creator of many of Marvel's most popular characters, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four, was originally hired by Timely Publications as an office assistant.

The first Marvel comic, "The Fantastic Four," was published in 1961 and was created by Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which includes movies like "The Avengers" and "Iron Man," is the highest-grossing film franchise of all time, with a total box office gross of over $22 billion.
Marvel characters have appeared in many video games over the years, including the popular "Marvel vs. Capcom" fighting game series.

In the comics, the Hulk was originally gray, but due to printing issues, he was changed to his iconic green color.
Marvel's "Civil War" storyline, in which superheroes are forced to register with the government, was partially inspired by the events of 9/11 and the ensuing debates about civil liberties and national security.
In the 1990s, Marvel filed for bankruptcy, but it was able to bounce back thanks to the success of its movies and video games, as well as a renewed interest in its comic books.

Marvel has had several characters who have taken on the mantle of Captain America, including Steve Rogers, Bucky Barnes, and Sam Wilson.
Marvel's first superhero team, the Avengers, was actually created as a response to the success of DC Comics' Justice League. Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby wanted to create a team of superheroes who were already established characters, rather than creating new ones.

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