Cartoons & Comics Comic Book 4

Question 1

What is the term for written sound effects in comics, like 'BOOM'?

Accepted Answer

Onomatopoeia

Answer

Onomatopoeia are words that imitate sounds, like POW or CRASH.

Question 2

Who created Wonder Woman?

Accepted Answer

William Moulton Marston

Answer

Wonder Woman was created by psychologist William Moulton Marston in 1941.

Question 3

What is a 'crossover' in comics?

Accepted Answer

Characters from different series appearing together

Answer

A crossover brings characters from separate titles into a shared story.

Question 4

Which publisher created the superhero Hellboy?

Accepted Answer

Dark Horse Comics

Answer

Hellboy, created by Mike Mignola, is published by Dark Horse Comics.

Question 5

What is the rectangular box used for narration called?

Accepted Answer

Caption box

Answer

A caption box holds narration or text outside of spoken dialogue.

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