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Human Torch (Storm)
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Creation & Design

Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the Human Torch was designed to be a young, brash character with the ability to control fire.

Early Years

Johnny Storm was introduced as the younger brother of Sue Storm (Invisible Woman) and a member of the Fantastic Four, gaining his powers after exposure to cosmic rays during a space mission.

Character Development

Over the years, Johnny Storm has evolved from a hot-headed youth to a more mature hero, learning the importance of teamwork and responsibility.

Cultural Reception

The Human Torch has been well-received, often praised for his dynamic personality and the humor he brings to the Fantastic Four.

Character Details

Real Name:
Johnny Storm
First Appearance:
Fantastic Four #1
Aliases:
Human Torch, Johnny Storm
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Fantastic Four, Avengers, Invaders
Abilities:
Pyrokinesis, Flight, Superhuman Agility
Equipment:
Flame-proof suit
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Fantastic Four #1
Marvel ⋅ 1961
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Fantastic Four #1
 
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1st team appearance and origin of the Fantastic Four: Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, The Thing

1st appearance of Mole Man

1st appearance of Giganto, a Deviant Mutate from Monster Isle

1st appearance of Tricephalous

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Landmark issue that launched the Marvel Age of comics

💰 In April 2022, a 9.2 sold for $1.5 million

💰 In September 2024, a 9.6 sold for $2,040,000

Fantastic Four #4
Marvel ⋅ 1962
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Fantastic Four #4
 
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1st appearance of Sub-Mariner in the Silver Age

First time the Human Torch activates his power while shouting, 'Flame On'

Strange Tales #101
Marvel ⋅ 1962
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Strange Tales #101
 
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Origin of the Fantastic Four retold

Human Torch solo stories begin

Classic cover art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers

Strange Tales Annual #2
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Strange Tales Annual #2
 
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First team-up of the Human Torch and Spider-Man

Strange Tales #111
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Strange Tales #111
 
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2nd appearance of Doctor Strange

1st appearance of Baron Mordo, an evil apprentice of the Ancient One

1st appearance of Asbestos Man

Amazing Spider-Man #8
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Amazing Spider-Man #8
 
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1st appearance of the Living Brain

First battle Spider-Man vs Human Torch

Strange Tales #120
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Strange Tales #120
 
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First team-up of the Human Torch and Iceman

1st appearance of Captain Barracuda, a pirate

Strange Tales #124
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Strange Tales #124
 
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Stories featuring The Thing and Human Torch begin

First mention of Cyttorak and Raggadorr, invoked by Doctor Strange

Strange Tales #125
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Strange Tales #125
 
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Classic battle of the Human Torch and the Thing vs the Sub-Mariner

Strange Tales #130
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Strange Tales #130
 
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1st appearance of Kaecilius

3rd appearance of Dormammu

Parody of the Beatles by the Human Torch and The Thing

Silver Surfer #15
Marvel ⋅ 1970
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Silver Surfer #15
 
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Battle of Silver Surfer and the Human Torch

Marvel Team-Up #1
Marvel ⋅ 1972
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Marvel Team-Up #1
 
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Premiere issue of a series that teams up Spider-Man with other Marvel characters

Retconned 1st appearance of Misty Knight

Misty Knight made her first intentional appearance in Marvel Premiere #21 but in Marvel Team-Up #64, Misty recalls the memory of a situation that occurs in this issue

Marvel Team-Up #2
Marvel ⋅ 1972
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Marvel Team-Up #2
 
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Team-up of Spider-Man and the Human Torch

Fantastic Four #132
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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1st full appearance of Omega the Ultimate Alpha

Medusa joins the Fantastic Four after Sue Storm quits

Debut of new Human Torch costume

Fantastic Four #300
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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Marriage of Johnny Storm and Alicia Masters

Fantastic Four #587
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Fantastic Four #587
 
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Death of Johnny Storm the Human Torch

Fantastic Four #1
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Fantastic Four #1
 
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Variant cover art by Artgerm

Fantastic Four #1
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Fantastic Four #1
 
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Variant cover art by Humberto Ramos

1st cover appearance of Griever

Fantastic Four #9
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Fantastic Four #9
 
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Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz

Fantastic Four #37
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Fantastic Four #37
 
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Variant cover art by Felipe Massafera

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