Human Torch (Hammond)
Creation & Design
Created by Carl Burgos, the Human Torch was one of the first superheroes in comic book history, representing the golden age of comics.Early Years
Initially introduced as a character who could ignite himself and control fire, Jim Hammond's stories often revolved around his struggles with his identity as an android and his desire to be more human.Character Development
Over the years, Jim Hammond has evolved from a wartime hero to a character who grapples with his identity and purpose, often reflecting on what it means to be human despite being an android.Cultural Reception
The Human Torch has been well-received as a pioneering character in comic book history, often celebrated for his unique abilities and complex nature.Character Details
Real Name:
Jim Hammond
Aliases:
The Human Torch
Species:
Android
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Invaders, All-Winners Squad, The Avengers
Abilities:
Pyrokinesis, Flight, Superhuman Strength, Regeneration
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
red
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Marvel Comics #1
Timely
•
1939
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Human Torch, Jim Hammond
2nd appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner - 8 pages of the 12-page story reprinted from Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1
1st appearance of Dorma, Namor's cousin
1st appearance of Ka-Zar, David Rand
1st appearance of Angel, Thomas Halloway, a private detective and vigilante
1st appearance of the Masked Raider, Jim Gardley
1st comic book published by Timely, later becomes Marvel
Retitled Marvel Mystery Comics after this issue
80,000 copies were produced of the first printing with an October 1939 date on the cover
The second printing could be identified by the October 1939 date blacked out, replaced with November 1939
The first printing sold out within a week and was quickly reprinted at a quantity of 800,000, the same as Superman #1
Although published in October, the cover date was changed to have a longer on-sale period at newsstands
💰 In March 2022, a 9.2 known as the Pay Copy due to publisher notations that tracked creator payouts sold for $2.42 million
1st appearance of the Human Torch, Jim Hammond
2nd appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner - 8 pages of the 12-page story reprinted from Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1
1st appearance of Dorma, Namor's cousin
1st appearance of Ka-Zar, David Rand
1st appearance of Angel, Thomas Halloway, a private detective and vigilante
1st appearance of the Masked Raider, Jim Gardley
1st comic book published by Timely, later becomes Marvel
Retitled Marvel Mystery Comics after this issue
80,000 copies were produced of the first printing with an October 1939 date on the cover
The second printing could be identified by the October 1939 date blacked out, replaced with November 1939
The first printing sold out within a week and was quickly reprinted at a quantity of 800,000, the same as Superman #1
Although published in October, the cover date was changed to have a longer on-sale period at newsstands
💰 In March 2022, a 9.2 known as the Pay Copy due to publisher notations that tracked creator payouts sold for $2.42 million
Marvel Mystery Comics #2
Timely
•
1939
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner
2nd appearance and origin of the Human Torch
2nd appearance of American Ace
Marvel Mystery Comics previously titled Marvel Comics
3rd appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner
2nd appearance and origin of the Human Torch
2nd appearance of American Ace
Marvel Mystery Comics previously titled Marvel Comics
Marvel Mystery Comics #3
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
4th appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner
3rd appearance of the Human Torch
1st appearance of Betty Dean, an ally of Namor during World War II
4th appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner
3rd appearance of the Human Torch
1st appearance of Betty Dean, an ally of Namor during World War II
Marvel Mystery Comics #8
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
First meeting and battle of the Human Torch vs Namor the Sub-Mariner
First meeting and battle of the Human Torch vs Namor the Sub-Mariner
Marvel Mystery Comics #9
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Second battle of the Sub-Mariner versus the Human Torch
2nd cover appearance of Sub-Mariner
Second battle of the Sub-Mariner versus the Human Torch
2nd cover appearance of Sub-Mariner
Marvel Mystery Comics #10
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Sub-Mariner vs the Human Torch
Human Torch #2
Timely
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Toro
Marvel Mystery Comics #17
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Team-up of Sub-Mariner and the Human Torch
Young Allies #1
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of Young Allies: Bucky, Toro, Knuckles, Jeff Sandervilt, Whitewash Jones, Tubby Tinkle
First meeting of Captain America and the Human Torch
1st team appearance of Young Allies: Bucky, Toro, Knuckles, Jeff Sandervilt, Whitewash Jones, Tubby Tinkle
First meeting of Captain America and the Human Torch
Human Torch #5
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Sub-Mariner vs. Human Torch
This is the sixth issue in the series despite indicating #5 on the cover
Sub-Mariner vs. Human Torch
This is the sixth issue in the series despite indicating #5 on the cover
Human Torch #8
Timely
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Sub-Mariner vs the Human Torch
Human Torch #10
Timely
•
1943
•
Vol. 1
Sub-Mariner vs the Human Torch
All Select Comics #1
Timely
•
1943
•
Vol. 1
Stories featuring Captain America, Human Torch and Sub-Mariner begin
Stories featuring Captain America, Human Torch and Sub-Mariner begin
All Winners Comics #19
Timely
•
1946
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance and origin of the All Winners Squad: Captain America, Bucky, Human Torch, Miss America, Sub-Mariner, Toro, Whizzer
1st team appearance and origin of the All Winners Squad: Captain America, Bucky, Human Torch, Miss America, Sub-Mariner, Toro, Whizzer
Marvel Mystery Comics #89
Timely
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
First team-up of the Human Torch and Sun Girl
Marvel Mystery Comics #92
Timely
•
1949
•
Vol. 1
Origin of the Human Torch
1st appearance of Witness
Final issue of Marvel Mystery Comics, retitled Marvel Tales
Origin of the Human Torch
1st appearance of Witness
Final issue of Marvel Mystery Comics, retitled Marvel Tales
Young Men #24
Atlas
•
1953
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of Captain America IV, William Burnside and Bucky, Jack Monroe
Revealed in a flashback that the Human Torch killed Hitler - the panel shows Hitler on fire, commanding his subordinate to tell the world he committed suicide
1st appearance of Captain America IV, William Burnside and Bucky, Jack Monroe
Revealed in a flashback that the Human Torch killed Hitler - the panel shows Hitler on fire, commanding his subordinate to tell the world he committed suicide
Fantastic Four Annual #4
Marvel
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Golden Age Human Torch in the Silver Age
Origin of the Human Torch retold
1st appearance of Quasimodo
1st appearance of the Golden Age Human Torch in the Silver Age
Origin of the Human Torch retold
1st appearance of Quasimodo
Avengers, The #71
Marvel
•
1969
•
Vol. 1
Black Knight joins the Avengers
1st unofficial team appearance of the Invaders: Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner - the team becomes official on the final page of Giant-Size Invaders #1
Black Knight joins the Avengers
1st unofficial team appearance of the Invaders: Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner - the team becomes official on the final page of Giant-Size Invaders #1
Avengers, The #131
Marvel
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Wonder Man, second appearance in an original story, not a flashback as in Avengers #58
1st team appearance of Legion of the Unliving: Frankenstein's Monster, Wonder Man, Human Torch, Baron Zemo, Midnight, The Ghost, Swordsman
3rd appearance of Wonder Man, second appearance in an original story, not a flashback as in Avengers #58
1st team appearance of Legion of the Unliving: Frankenstein's Monster, Wonder Man, Human Torch, Baron Zemo, Midnight, The Ghost, Swordsman
Avengers, The #133
Marvel
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
Origin of the Kree/Skrull war
Origin of Mantis
Origin of Vision
1st full appearance of the Cotati, a plantlike humanoid race
Origin of the Kree/Skrull war
Origin of Mantis
Origin of Vision
1st full appearance of the Cotati, a plantlike humanoid race
Avengers, The #134
Marvel
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
Vision learns his body was created from the android Jim Hammond who was the Golden Age Human Torch
Vision learns his body was created from the android Jim Hammond who was the Golden Age Human Torch
Invaders #1
Marvel
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Invaders II: Bucky, Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, Toro
1st team appearance of the Invaders II: Bucky, Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, Toro
Invaders #2
Marvel
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Brain-Drain
Classic battle of Captain America vs Namor vs Human Torch
1st appearance of Brain-Drain
Classic battle of Captain America vs Namor vs Human Torch
Invaders #24
Marvel
•
1978
•
Vol. 1
First team-up of Golden Age Human Torch & Golden Age Sub-Mariner
Saga of the Original Human Torch #3
Marvel
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Origin of the Human Torch, Jim Hammond
Death of Hitler, incinerated by the Human Torch as originally seen in Young Men #24 (1953) and confirmed by Captain America in Secret Avengers #23 (2012)
Origin of the Human Torch, Jim Hammond
Death of Hitler, incinerated by the Human Torch as originally seen in Young Men #24 (1953) and confirmed by Captain America in Secret Avengers #23 (2012)
Invaders #7
Marvel
•
2019
•
Vol. 3
Jim Hammond becomes the Iron Torch
Namor dons the Serpent Crown
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