Batman Trivia!

[XvoorheesX]

I've been trying to think up some new ways to keep this forum interesting, as after the latest updates are posted, there's a serious lack of things to talk about. So, I thought a trivia thread might liven things up a bit.

(EDIT: Try not to ask any questions that would contain major spoilers. Examples should be obvious, stuff like "What was the big twist at the end of this comic, or how did this movie end". If you frequent this thread at all though, you should be aware that there is going to be stuff that you might not have known, but hopefully, not anything too huge.

If any question goes unanswered for more than a week, the person who asked the question will give us the answer, and then they are able to ask a new question.)

So, trivia from the movies, from the comics, whatever. I'll start things off with a fairly moderate question.

Name the different people who have been Robin (Not the actors who have played him, but the fictional "secret identity" characters who have been behind the mask.

[Coremax]

Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Stephanie Brown, Carrie Kelley



Who killed Bruce's parents in the comics? (it was not the joker like in the movie)

[LoomisFan]

A punk by the name of Joe Chill killed Batman's parents.

Why is Barbara Gordon (a.k.a. Batgirl) paralyzed?

[Coremax]

Joker shot her


How was Jason Todd killed?

[The Ghostbuster]

First he was teribly beaten by the joker trying to save his mom then joker blew up the building.

What's the name of the man who is Azreal.

[LoomisFan]

I'm probably going to spell it wrong, but Azrael is Jean Paul Valley (right?).


What was the profession of Thomas Wayne (Bruce's father)?

[XvoorheesX]

He was a doctor.

What was Harvey Dent's occupation before he became two-face?

[Hannibalslunch]

He was the District Attorney of Gotham City.


What was his wife's name?

[XvoorheesX]

His wife's name was Gilda.

What was the Joker's occupation before he became... Well, the joker?

[Hannibalslunch]

He was a hitman.


Who is the first villain to appear in the 1960's tv series, Batman?

[XvoorheesX]

He was a hitman.
Umm... According to "Batman: The Killing Joke", which is considered one of the definitive Joker stories, he was a comedian. Where did you get hitman?

[Hannibalslunch]

http://www.batmantas.com/cmp/joker.htm

I found it on the above link. Just goes to show you...you can't believe everything you see on the internet.

[LoomisFan]

Originally posted by Hannibalslunch
Who is the first villain to appear in the 1960's tv series, Batman?
The Riddler.


What is the name of the chemical compound that gives Bane his incredible strength?

[Hannibalslunch]

A steroid called Venom.



Who hired Bane to kill Batman?

[Mentiroso]

Well I am not sure about the comics 100% but in the movie it was Poison Ivy. And since this is a movie board it must be right!!!

My question

Who else was scheduled to play Joker (in the movie, not tv show) until Jack finally made up his mind?

[Klownzilla]

Robin Williams was considered before Jack accepted it.

Arkham Asylum is a nod to what famous horror author?

[Hannibalslunch]

H.P. Lovecraft.


Lovecraft was inspired by an actual asylum. Where was it located?

[Patrick Bateman]

Danvers, Massachusetts?

Um, what was the film that Thomas, & Martha Wayne were going to see with Bruce before they were murdered?

[Hannibalslunch]

The Mark of Zorro.


What was the first comic book appearance of Alfred?

[Patrick Bateman]

Batman #16. Circa 1943, April-May.
Story was named, "Here comes Alfred!", and was originally known as Alfred Beagle (later changed to Pennyworth).


What was the first comic book appearance of The Penguin?

[Katsumoto]

DETECTIVE COMICS #58 (December, 1941)

What's the nickname that Ra's al Ghul gives Batman??

[Hannibalslunch]

The Detective


What was Ra's plan for batman?

[Katsumoto]

the one man most deserving of wedding his daughter Talia and inheriting the Demon's empire.

What is Scarecrow's only fear??

[Hannibalslunch]

You would think it would be fire...oh yeah...that was the Wizard of Oz Scarecrow.

Anyway...the one thing that Scarecrow fears is Batman.

In what comic did Scarecrow make his first appearance?

[Patrick Bateman]

World's Finest # 3 1941

Um, what was the name of the crime boss who threw acid on Harvey Dent's face?

[XvoorheesX]

Sal Maroni.

In 'The Dark Knight Returns', what was the name of the guy who shot up the porn theatre, and what was the name of the movie playing?

EDIT: The guys name was Arnold Crimp, the movie was "My Sweet Satan". Someone else can ask now.

[Axe Cold Killer]

What happend to Dick Grayson to lead to his downfall in which the "secret identity" robins took place.

[XvoorheesX]

Either everyone gave up on this thread, or I'll be an optimist, and assumed they're like me and just stumped.

[Patrick Bateman]

Yeah, I admit I'm stumped as well. :(