Can You Match the Sidekick to These Famous Superheroes?

By: Khadija Leon
Estimated Completion Time
2 min
Can You Match the Sidekick to These Famous Superheroes?
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About This Quiz

Sidekicks are characters partnered with superheroes or villains who play a role in a given story, but to a lesser extent than the main cast. First seen in the 1940s and 1950s, sidekicks were created for a number of reasons, the main being that they provide comedic relief to balance out the serious side of a story's protagonist and antagonist, and also because heroes need a little help too from time to time. Much like the heroes who they follow into battle, some sidekicks possess superpowers, while others do not.

Sometimes, sidekicks even end up being superheroes in their own right, such as Robin/Nightwing in the "Batman" universe.

Many sidekicks are often portrayed as children or teenagers, not only to get kids to buy comic books but also to give young people someone to relate to. Some of these younger sidekicks include Robin, Kid Flash, Wonder Girl and Aqualad, while adult sidekicks include War Machine, the Winter Soldier, Bob Agent of Hydra and Bat Girl.

So how well do you know superheroes and their sidekicks? Can you match any superhero to his or her sidekick from just an image? If so then take this quiz to see if you are a true comic book fan.

War Machine
Walt Disney Studios
The sidekick in the image is linked to _____________.
Aquaman
Mr. Fantastic
Hank Pym
Iron Man
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jim Rhodes, also known as War Machine, is a superhero who first appeared in Iron Man #118 in 1979. Initially the personal pilot and friend of Tony Stark, he got his first dose of heroism when he wore the Iron Man armor to defeat Magma. Stark later created a more heavily armed suit for him.

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Superboy (superman)
DC Universe
This sidekick is always seen with _______________.
Green Arrow
Dr. Strange
Superman
Colossus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Superboy is the name of several fictional superhero characters who appeared in several DC Comics. In 1993, the character Kon-El, a clone of Superman, was created when Kal-El was presumed dead. In addition to having many of Superman's powers, he is also telekinetic.

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Arthur the moth (tick)
Toon Disney
Which of these superheroes should come to mind when you see this character?
Hercules
The Tick
Kitty Pryde
Nova
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Arthur Everest, also known as Arthur the moth, was an accountant before becoming the sidekick of the Tick. He does not possess any superpowers, but he does have a suit which allows him to fly. He is well known for saying “Not in the face! Not in the face!”

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Robin
Warner Bros.
Which of the following heroes is this sidekick seen with?
Batman
Professor X
Black Panther
Rogue
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dick Grayson, better known as Robin, is a DC Comic book character who first appeared in Detective Comics #38 in 1940. Batman adopted him after a mafia boss murdered his family members. In 1984, he retired his role as Robin and became Nightwing.

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Bucky Barnes (Captain America)
Disney XD
Who is this sidekick associated with?
Daredevil
Captain America
Iceman
Kaine
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Wrong Answer

James Buchanan “Bucky” Barnes is a fictional superhero who was first introduced as the sidekick to Captain America in Captain America Comics #1. He later became the Winter Soldier after being “brought back from death” and went on to become Captain America after Steve Rogers was thought to be dead.

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Wong (dr.strange)
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Who does this sidekick save the world with?
Black Canary
Namor
Beast
Dr. Strange
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Wong is a fictional character who first appeared in Strange Tales #110 in 1963. He comes from a family of monks in Kamar-Taj and plays the role of Doctor Strange’s sidekick and valet. He is a martial arts master who is also well-acquainted with the dark arts.

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Supergirl
YouTube
This sidekick was recruited by____________.
Dr. Strange
Blackbolt
Quicksilver
Superman
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Supergirl is a DC comics character who first appeared in Action Comics #253 back in 1959. She is the biological older cousin of Superman who was sent to Earth to guard him as a baby, but after an error with her pod, she arrived years later. Supergirl possesses many of the same powers as him, and she was often seen accompanying him.

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Wondergirl (wonder woman)
DC Universe
Who did this sidekick answer to?
Cyborg
Moon Knight
Angel
Wonder Woman
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Wonder Girl is the name of four fictional characters, the first of which was a teenage version of Wonder Woman. The second Wonder Girl, Donna Troy, first appeared in The Brave and the Bold #60, was the protégée of Wonder Woman and a member of the Teen Titans.

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Batgirl (batman)
DC Comics
Which of these heroes took the person in this image as their sidekick?
Batman
The Atom
Cable
Ant-Man
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Wrong Answer

Barbara Gordon, also known as Batgirl, is one of several characters who has taken that name. She first appeared in Detective Comics #359, where she was the daughter of the Gotham City Police commissioner James Gordon. She was one of Batman’s many sidekicks, one of the others being Robin.

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Damian Wayne
Warner Bros.
Which of these superheroes did this sidekick help?
Vision
Batman
Hulkling
Banshee
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Damian Wayne, also known as Robin, is the fifth character to take on the role of the sidekick Robin, but what makes him unique is that he is the son of Batman and Talia al Ghul. Like his father, he is an expert at using high-tech equipment and is also skilled in martial arts and hand-to-hand combat.

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Speedy (green arrow)
DC Universe
This sidekick was almost never seen without __________.
Ant-Man
Green Arrow
Wonder Woman
The Flash
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Roy Harper, also known as Speedy, is a comic book character who first appeared in More Fun Comics #73 in 1941, first as the sidekick of superhero Green Arrow. He was also one of the core members of the Teen Titans, and once he became an adult, he changed his name to Arsenal, then Red Arrow.

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Kid Flash (the flash)
The CW Network (The CW)
Who does this sidekick appear alongside?
Thor
Daredevil
Hulk
The Flash
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Kid Flash is the name of many speedster characters who have played the junior counterpart to the superhero, the Flash. The first was Wally West, the nephew of Iris West, who is the wife of superhero the Flash, Barry Allen.

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HERBIE
NBC
In which of these heroes' comics did this sidekick appear?
The Flash
Blade
The Fantastic Four
Thunderbolt Ross
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

H.E.R.B.I.E. (Human Experimental Robot, B-type, Integrated Electronics) is a robot who first appeared in "The New Fantastic Four" as a replacement for the Human Torch because of fears that children may set themselves on fire. He went on to appear in many other Marvel comics.

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Mary Marvel (Captain Marvel)
DC Universe
The sidekick in this image is most seen accompanying _____________.
Vixen
Bishop
Captain Marvel
Havoc
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Wrong Answer

Mary Marvel is one of the many members of the Marvel/Shazam family, who she is often seen helping take down bad guys.

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Robin- Timothy drake
Warner Bros. Family Entertainment
Which of these superheroes should come to mind when you see this character?
Batman
Nova
The Atom
The Flash
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Timothy “Tim” Drake is a DC Comic book character who first appeared in Batman #436. He is the third person to take up the role of Robin, Batman’s sidekick, a role which he held for ten years. He was able to discover the identities of the Batman and the first Robin (Dick Grayson) after keeping tabs on their exploits.

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Zach (TMNT)
Group W Productions
Who does this sidekick appear alongside?
Vision
The Ninja Turtles
Zatana
Red Tornado
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Zach is a 14-year-old boy who was affectionately referred to as the “fifth turtle.” He appeared in the animated television series, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" from 1987–1996 where he proved himself to be a great member to the team despite not being a ninja.

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Falcon
Walt Disney Studios
Which of the following heroes does this sidekick train with?
Blue Beetle
Jean Grey
Wasp
Captain America
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Wrong Answer

Falcon, better known as Samuel “Sam” Wilson, is a Marvel Comics character who first appeared in Captain America #117. He is often seen fighting alongside Captain America, and in addition to being skilled in hand-to-hand combat, he also has incredible sight, like a bird.

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Pieface
Warner Bros.
Who did this sidekick answer to?
Zauriel
Green Lantern
Elektra
Black Canary
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Thomas “Pieface” Kalmaku is a character from DC Comics who was often seen accompanying Green Lantern. He was introduced as a mechanic at Ferris Aircraft, where he helped pilot Hal Jordan on missions.

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Terra (powergirl)
Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution
Which of the following heroes does this sidekick train with?
Wolverine
Power Girl
Carol Danvers
Sentry
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Terra is the name used by three characters from DC Comics. The third Terra, also known as Altee, first appeared in Supergirl #12. She was both a member of the Titans and the sidekick of Power Girl who she helped save Manhattan from the Ultra-Humanite.

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Foggy Nelson (Daredevil)
Netflix
Who is this sidekick associated with?
Daredevil
The Wasp
Patriot
Warmachine
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Franklin Percy “Foggy” Nelson is a Marvel Comic book character who happened to be the roommate of Matt Murdock who is also known as Daredevil. Initially unaware of his roommate’s secret identity, he later helped him out after discovering who he was.

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Snapper carr (justice league)
DC Comics
The sidekick in this image can be seen with members of _____________.
The X-Men
The Fantastic Four
The Avengers
The Justice League
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Snapper Carr is a character who first appeared in DC Comics' The Brave and the Bold #26 in 1960. He is a supporting character to the Justice League and was featured in many comics with them from 1969 to 1989. Initially, he didn’t have superpowers, but he later gained the ability to teleport.

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Aquald Garth
Warner Bros.
This sidekick was recruited by____________.
Thing
Nick Fury
Hawkeye
Aquaman
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Wrong Answer

Aqualad is the name of two superhero characters who appeared in a series of DC comics alongside superhero Aquaman. The first Aqualad was named Garth, and possessed the same abilities as his mentor including the ability to communicate with marine life.

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Aqualad- Jackson Hyde
DC Universe
In which of these heroes' comics did this sidekick appear?
Firestorm
Scarlet Witch
Aquaman
Odin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Kaldur’ahm, also called Jackson Hyde, is a DC Comics character who first appeared in the Brightest Day Comic #4 and later in the television series "Young Justice." He was one of many Aqualads and was initially a henchman for the supervillain Black Manta.

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Aquagirl
Warner Bros.
This sidekick was seen saving the world with _____________.
Nick Fury
Wiccan
Elektra
Aquaman
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Lorena Marquez, who went by the codename Aquagirl, first made an appearance in DC Comics Aquaman vol. 6 #16. While on a date at the San Diego Zoo, an earthquake caused the city to sink deep into the sea killing many people. Lorena develops the ability to breathe underwater and took on the role of Aquagirl.

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Captain Marvel Jr.
DC Comics
Which of these heroes took the person in the image as their sidekick?
Captain Marvel
Wonder Woman
Thing
Iron Fist
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Wrong Answer

Captain Marvel Jr. also known as Freddy Freeman, is a superhero who first appeared Whiz Comics #25. He first appeared as a member of the Marvel/Shazam family team. He was a disabled newsboy who was rescued by Captain Marvel, the person who gave him his powers.

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Jimmy Olsen
Warner Bros.
The sidekick in this image can be seen with _____________.
Hal Jordan
Superman
Silver Surfer
Captain America
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

James “Jimmy” Bartholomew Olsen, is a character who was introduced as a photojournalist working for the Daily Planet in Action Comics #6. Jimmy is a close friend and ally to Superman who gave him a watch which the hero can hear from anywhere on the planet.

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Rick Jones (the hulk)
BKN
The sidekick in the image was most seen accompanying _____________.
Captain America
Luk Cage
The Hulk
Jessica Jones
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Richard Milhouse “Rick” Jones is a fictional character who is known for being the sidekick of many heroes, some of whom include The Hulk, Captain America, Captain Marvel and R.O.M. the Spaceknight. His first appearance was in The Incredible Hulk #1.

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Jubilee
20th Century Fox
This sidekick is associated with _________________.
Spider-man
Cyclops
Wolverine
Iron Man
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jubilation “Jubilee” Lee is a mutant who possesses the ability to create explosively charged objects. As a member of the X-Men, she is its youngest member and is often seen accompanying Wolverine, another member of the X-Men who she sees as a mentor.

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