Q 01/05

In which comic did the Justice League first appear?

A) The Brave and the Bold #28

B) Justice League of America #1

C) Showcase #4

D) All-Star Comics #3

Answer · why

A) The Brave and the Bold #28

The team got its own series after two more appearances in that title.

Q 02/05

Which writer conceived the Justice League as a revival of the Justice Society?

A) Stan Lee

B) Gardner Fox

C) Jerry Siegel

D) Otto Binder

Answer · why

B) Gardner Fox

He had co-created the Justice Society with editor Sheldon Mayer in 1940.

Q 03/05

Why did editor Julius Schwartz rename the 'Society' a 'League'?

A) To match the Legion

B) A trademark clash

C) It evoked sports leagues

D) Fox's suggestion

Answer · why

C) It evoked sports leagues

He felt 'League' would appeal to young readers, like the National League in baseball.

Q 04/05

How many heroes made up the original Justice League line-up?

A) Eight

B) Five

C) Six

D) Seven

Answer · why

D) Seven

Superman, Batman, Aquaman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and Wonder Woman.

Q 05/05

Which teenage non-superhero became an honorary member in the League's debut story?

A) Snapper Carr

B) Rick Jones

C) Jimmy Olsen

D) Lucas 'Snapper' Lane

Answer · why

A) Snapper Carr

Fox created him to represent DC's teenage readership.