Friday, April 3, 2009

20 Coolest Heroes of All-Time Trivia

Hey 4A! Recently, the top 20 heroes of all-time were named by Entertainment Weekly Magazine. Want to test your knowledge? Read some the clues below of those heroes you would be familiar with. Bring in your answers beginning Monday, April 6. Enjoy!

#18 - This is a fictional character as well as a comic book superhero. Unlike most superheroes, this one does not possess any superpowers. This character has a secret identity of Bruce Wayne, operates in Gotham City, and even has a roller coaster named after him at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL. Who is this hero?

#17 - This hero is a fictional young amateur detective in various mystery series for children and teens. She has also been featured in five films, two television shows, and a number of popular computer games, and she appears in a variety of merchandise sold over the world. At least 80 million copies of the books have been sold altogether, and the books have been translated into over two dozen languages. In 2002, the hero's first book published, The Secret of the Old Clock, alone sold 150,000 copies, good enough for top-50 ranking in children’s books. Who is this hero?

#10 - This is a fictional character who became a household name in comics published by the company Marvel. This hero has the ability to cling to walls, shoot spider webs he has created, and react quickly to danger using his "spider sense." Who is this hero?

#9 - This hero's story first appeared in English folklore and originally came from the medieval time period. He is most notably known for "robbing the rich and giving to the poor" and for fighting injustice. He and his merry men make their home in Sherwood Forest. Who is this hero?

#7 - This hero is a character in the Star Wars Universe. He became involved in the Rebel Alliance against the evil Galactic Empire. George Lucas, the Star Wars creator, describes him as a "loner who realizes the importance of being part of a group and helping for the common good." Who is this hero?

#4 - This hero is the title character and the main protagonist of J. K. Rowling's series. The books cover seven years in the life of the lonely orphan who, on his eleventh birthday, learns he is a wizard. He attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to learn magic. Under the guidance of the kindly headmaster Albus Dumbledore, he discovers that he is already famous throughout the wizarding world, and that his fate is tied with that of Lord Voldemort, the universally feared Dark wizard who killed Harry's father and mother. Who is the hero?

#3 - This hero is a fictional character and a comic book star. This hero is often labeled as the "Man of Steel". He lives among humans during the day as a reporter for a newspaper in Metropolis. His costume is a blue, red and yellow costume, complete with cape, with a stylized "S" shield on his chest. Who is the hero?

#2 - This hero is an adventurer, soldier, and professor of archeology. George Lucas created this character. The character first appeared in the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark, to be followed by Temple of Doom in 1984, The Last Crusade in 1989, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles from 1992 to 1996, and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in 2008. Who is this hero?

#1 - Three numbers for you: 007. Who is this hero?

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