The mysterious faceless hero known as The Question is one of comic books' most visually striking and compelling crime-fighting enigmas. He first appeared 50 years ago this month in the pages of Charlton Comics' Blue Beetle #1, before being integrated into the DC Universe in the mid-'80s, along with the rest of Charlton characters.

But despite the character's long history, he's a somewhat under-valued gem in the pantheon of the DC Universe and the superhero world at large. He's only had a handful of series to his name and has made a criminally small number of appearances in recent years.

From his origins to his present situation to his future, The Question raises lots of his namesake. So to enlighten you to the truth that is the Question, we've compiled nine essential questions about the Question that everyone should ask, and unlike the Question, we're nice to enough to give you all the answers.

So read on to find out all about this half-century-old hero ... and be sure to ask all of your questions in the comments below.