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Creation & Design

The Question was created by writer and artist Steve Ditko, inspired by the philosophical ideas of objectivism and the nature of identity.

Early Years

Vic Sage was a television reporter who became a vigilante after discovering corruption in his city. He adopted the identity of The Question, using his investigative skills to fight crime.

Character Development

Over the years, The Question has evolved from a simple vigilante to a complex character grappling with philosophical questions about identity, morality, and justice.

Cultural Reception

The Question has been well-received by critics and fans alike, often praised for its deep philosophical themes and complex storytelling.

Character Details

Real Name:
Vic Sage
First Appearance:
Blue Beetle #1
Aliases:
The Question
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice League, The Question's Allies
Abilities:
Expert martial artist, Master detective, Skilled in hand-to-hand combat
Equipment:
Question mask, Various gadgets
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Blue Beetle #1
Charlton ⋅ 1967
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Blue Beetle #1
 
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1st appearance of The Question, an investigative journalist

⚠ Buyer Beware: there is reprint from 1977 from Modern Comics that can be identified by the Modern logo in the upper left corner

🔮 DC Possibilities: Warner Bros. would be wise to not put all their chips on major superheroes and utilize time-tested characters like The Question who has potential for a visually unique noir story. Recent sales indicate this is an undervalued book with a character created by Steve Ditko in 1967

Blue Beetle #2
Charlton ⋅ 1967
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Blue Beetle #2
 
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Origin of Blue Beetle

2nd appearance of The Question

Blue Beetle #3
Charlton ⋅ 1967
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Blue Beetle #3
 
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3rd appearance of The Question

Mysterious Suspense #1
Charlton ⋅ 1968
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Mysterious Suspense #1
 
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First solo issue featuring the Question in its entirety, previously appeared in Blue Beetle (1967) back-up stories

Blue Beetle #1
Modern ⋅ 1977
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Blue Beetle #1
 
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Reprint of Blue Beetle #1 (1967), the first appearance of The Question

Charlton Bullseye #1
Charlton ⋅ 1981
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Charlton Bullseye #1
 
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Reintroduction of The Question and Blue Beetle, Ted Kord

1st appearance of Rocket Rabbit

Crisis on Infinite Earths #6
DC ⋅ 1985
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Crisis on Infinite Earths #6
 
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"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 6

1st appearances of Charlton characters in DC continuity: Captain Atom, Judomaster, Nightshade, Peacemaker, The Question and Thunderbolt

1st cover and full appearance of the Anti-Monitor

1st appearance of Yolanda Montez as Wildcat

Question, The #1
DC ⋅ 1987
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Question, The #1
 
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Premiere issue of The Question's first titled series

52 #48
DC ⋅ 2007
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52 #48
 
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Renee Montoya becomes The Question

Origin of the Birds of Prey

Question: The Deaths of Vic Sage #1
Non-Key
DC ⋅ 2019
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Question: The Deaths of Vic Sage #1
 
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Four-issue series that explores The Question's discovery that he is caught in a vicious cycle of reincarnation, dating back to the 1930s Old West

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