Essential Human Torch #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the earliest adventures of the original Human Torch, the android hero who debuted in Marvel Comics #1 (1939). It reprints his solo stories from the 1940s, showcasing his battles against villains like the Asbestos Lady and the Sub-Mariner, as well as his time as a member of the All-Winners Squad. As part of Marvel's Essential line, it presents these Golden Age tales in black and white on newsprint paper, offering a comprehensive look at the character's origins and early career.
In "The Human Torch," a 2003 Marvel classic, the fiery antics of Ben and Johnny get interrupted by LIFE Magazine reporters covering Reed and Sue’s latest mission. When news breaks that Namor is heading for New York, the brothers decide to make their mark—only to find the Sub-Mariner waiting, leading to a clash that leaves Namor furious and vowing a final reckoning. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Dick Ayers with inks by Paul Reinman and letters by S. Rosen, the issue features a striking cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone.
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Ben and Johnny's hi-jinks are interrupted by the arrival of a pair of LIFE Magazine reporters, who are there to interview Reed and Sue. When the news reports Sub-Mariner is heading for NYC, Ben and Johnny figure they can make an impression by tackling him on their own. Taking out the "U-Car," they find Namor, who seems to be expecting them. A fight breaks out, ending when Namor leaves, feeling he's been "lied to." Reed and Sue arrive and Ben and Johnny are chastising for ruining the peace talk Reed spent weeks to set up. A betrayed Namor vows that their next fight will be to the finish.
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