Assignment: Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked

Watch "Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked" on youtube and answer question in the attachment.

This is a link to part one of the program on YouTube and where you can find the other parts (1-9) of the program as well.

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?

11. Describe the battle between Superman and Captain Marvel:

12. 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?